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The Boulevard Park Library will close for remodeling beginning on Sunday, June 24. Read more about this project on Boulevard Park's news page.

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The World's Finest Cinema The World's Finest Cinema

Now streaming free with your library card. Available on the App Store, Google Play, and Roku.
Now streaming free with your library card. Available on the App Store, Google Play, and Roku.
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Language Learning Online in pronunciator Language Learning Online in pronunciator

Learn any of 80 languages in self-paced lessons- including ESL and citizenship prep- with live native speaker teachers anytime, anywhere.
Learn any of 80 languages in self-paced lessons- including ESL and citizenship prep- with live native speaker teachers anytime, anywhere.
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Summer Reads Without the Wait Summer Reads Without the Wait

recommended by KCLSeBooks
Hot picks from years past - just as perfect for summer as they were last year or the year before, without the wait!
Hot picks from years past - just as perfect for summer as they were last year or the year before, without the wait!
Infographic showing OverDrive Checkouts. In May 2017 there were 320,426 checkouts. In May 2018 there were 393,332 checkouts.
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Most Popular OverDrive Titles in May… Most Popular OverDrive Titles in May…

By KCLS Downloads
58 OverDrive libraries reached one million check-outs in 2017, and only the Canadian Toronto Public Library checked out more items than…
58 OverDrive libraries reached one million check-outs in 2017, and only the Canadian Toronto Public Library checked out more items than…
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Last-Minute Audiobooks for Family Trips Last-Minute Audiobooks for Family Trips

By Racheal
Are you and your family going on a road trip and need a story to keep the whole crew interested (and your sanity intact)? If…
Are you and your family going on a road trip and need a story to keep the whole crew interested (and your sanity intact)? If…
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Environmental eBooks Environmental eBooks

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Browse digital collections that explore our relationship with the natural world through science writing, memoir, and other nonfiction.
Browse digital collections that explore our relationship with the natural world through science writing, memoir, and other nonfiction.
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New & Interesting Audiobooks: June 2018 New & Interesting Audiobooks: June 2018

recommended by KCLSMedia
Our top picks in new audiobook releases.
Our top picks in new audiobook releases.
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hoopla Film School: Celebrate Pride! hoopla Film School: Celebrate Pride!

By Bettina
Greetings, avid scholars, and welcome to a long, long overdue session of hoopla Film School! LGBTQ representation in American cinema has an…
Greetings, avid scholars, and welcome to a long, long overdue session of hoopla Film School! LGBTQ representation in American cinema has an…
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New & Interesting eBook Reads: June 2018 New & Interesting eBook Reads: June 2018

recommended by KCLSeBooks
Browse our top picks in under-the-radar new eBook releases.
Browse our top picks in under-the-radar new eBook releases.
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Tips for Savvy Solo Travelers Tips for Savvy Solo Travelers

By Peggy
Have you ever wanted to visit your dream destination but held off because you didn't have a traveling companion? Don't let a lack of…
Have you ever wanted to visit your dream destination but held off because you didn't have a traveling companion? Don't let a lack of...
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While You Wait for the Suspiria Remake While You Wait for the Suspiria Remake

By KCLS Social
If you're a horror movie fan on the internet today, you might have seen the trailer for Amazon Studio's remake of the cult classic…
If you're a horror movie fan on the internet today, you might have seen the trailer for Amazon Studio's remake of the cult classic...
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4 Great Podcast & Book Pairings 4 Great Podcast & Book Pairings

By Bettina
Maybe you're a voracious podcast fiend who wants to become immersed in the topics discussed on your favorite shows. Or maybe you're a…
Maybe you're a voracious podcast fiend who wants to become immersed in the topics discussed on your favorite shows. Or maybe you're a...
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Make the Most of hoopla Make the Most of hoopla

By KCLS Social
As someone who adores analog media, my home is filled with record players, typewriters, and of course- a tall stack of books on my bedside …
As someone who adores analog media, my home is filled with record players, typewriters, and of course- a tall stack of books on my bedside …
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2018 Audie Award Winners 2018 Audie Award Winners

recommended by KCLSMedia
The Audie Awards are given by the Audio Publishers Association to honor the best titles in audio publishing.
The Audie Awards are given by the Audio Publishers Association to honor the best titles in audio publishing.
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10 Libby & OverDrive Questions Answered 10 Libby & OverDrive Questions Answered

By KCLS Downloads
With all of the exciting updates, it’s understandable that you may have some questions. Can I download the files? What about Kindle? Or…
With all of the exciting updates, it’s understandable that you may have some questions. Can I download the files? What about Kindle? Or…
S by SZA, Dirty Computer by Janelle Monae, and Invasion of Privacy by Cardi B
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Top Albums Streaming on hoopla Top Albums Streaming on hoopla

Start streaming top albums from SZA, Cardi B, and Janelle Monae on hoopla now- no holds, no waiting, no fines.
Start streaming top albums from SZA, Cardi B, and Janelle Monae on hoopla now- no holds, no waiting, no fines.
The Royal Wedding: The Official Album, recorded at St. George's Chapel, Windsor 19th May 2018
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Royal Wedding Official Album: On Demand Royal Wedding Official Album: On Demand

Listen to the Royal Salute, the readings, and the vows again, or for the first time- stream or download the album from hoopla.
Listen to the Royal Salute, the readings, and the vows again, or for the first time- stream or download the album from hoopla.
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Moogs in Music Moogs in Music

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
In honor of inventor Bob Moog's birthday, listen to music featuring the iconic Moog synthesizer, and then learn more about modular…
In honor of inventor Bob Moog's birthday, listen to music featuring the iconic Moog synthesizer, and then learn more about modular…
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Narrator Spotlight: Sunil Malhorta Narrator Spotlight: Sunil Malhorta

By Katherine
The first audiobook I fell in love with was Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. Not only did the epic story and its characters…
The first audiobook I fell in love with was Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. Not only did the epic story and its characters…
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Gardening Videos On Demand Gardening Videos On Demand

Stream tips to shop garden centers like a pro, grow food in urban backyards, troubleshoot common garden problems, and more on Access Video.
Stream tips to shop garden centers like a pro, grow food in urban backyards, troubleshoot common garden problems, and more on Access Video.

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