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Off the Shelf

Check out recent book columns by FVRLibraries staff, including the weekly "Check it Out" column that first appears in The Columbian and the monthly "Book Beat" column that first appears in The Messenger.

Check it Out: Summer at Your Library

J. Johnston
Our collection manager reminisces about her summer trips to the library as a child by featuring several new picture books.

Check it Out: Close Encounters

J. Johnston
Our collection manager shares a variety of alien titles in observance of World UFO day, July 2, 2024.

Parent & Caregiver tip from Vroom: Comparison Shopping

Youth Services Librarian
Read this month's Vroom tip to help your early learner's growing brain learn to compare and contrast!

Book Beat: Mystery Favorites

J. Alder
Our Book Beat columnist talks mysteries for some fun relaxation this summer.

Check it Out: New to the Library

J. Johnston
Our collection manager samples the new additions to the library's collection.

Check it Out: Reality TV

J. Johnston
Our collection manager offers up a reading list for those both fascinated and appalled by reality TV.

Check it Out: Perchance to Dream

J. Johnston
Our collection manager bids us all a dream-filled, good night's rest--after finishing a good book, of course.

Check it Out: Bee Happy

J. Johnston
Our collection manager explores titles celebrating Pollinator Week in June.

Book Beat: Route 66

J. Alder
Our Book Beat columnist fantasizes about planning an epic journey on Route 66.

Parent & Caregiver Tip from Vroom: Size Search

Youth Services Librarian
Read this month's Vroom tip to help your early learner's growing brain learn to compare sizes!

Check it Out: New to the Library

J. Johnston
Our collection manager features what's new in the collection the week of Memorial Day.

Check it Out: New to FVRLibraries

J. Johnston
Our collection manager features what's new in the collection in May.

Check it Out: New at the Library

J. Johnston
Our collection manager features what's new in the collection in May.

Check it Out: Garden Time

J. Johnston
Our collection manager celebrates the season with a host of gardening titles for young and old.

Book Beat: May Flowers

J. Alder
Our Book Beat columnist glories in the flowers of spring with titles about identifying, growing, or painting them.

Check it Out: What's Your Sign?

J. Johnston
Our collection manager explores the zodiac and offers some titles on Astrology.

Parent & Caregiver Tip from Vroom: Sort & Clean

Youth Services Librarian
Read this month's Vroom tip to help your early learner's growing brain!

Check it Out: Happy Earth Day!

J. Johnston
Our collection manager celebrates Earth Day with a selection of titles about our big, blue planet.

Check it Out: Thanks for all the Fish!

J. Johnston
Our collection manager celebrates National Dolphin Day with a marine-themed reading list.

Check it Out: National Volunteer Month

J. Johnston
Our collection manager reminisces about volunteering and share some volunteer-themed reading.