Summer Reading Challenge 2026
Can you dig it? A summer full of adventure, reading, and prizes starts now! Preregister for our Summer Reading Challenge today.
26 in '26 Reading Challenge
Make 2026 a year of reading with our 26 in ‘26 Reading Challenge!
The Jubilee Reader
Check out the May/June 2026 issue of The Jubilee Reader, a reading guide containing recent books by African American writers, writers from the African diaspora, and on related topics.
Explore More! Calendar
Start your month off right with May's Explore More! Calendar. Each day has a new activity, challenge, or fun fact for you to share as a family.
May Staff Picks
Some favorites from our staff this month.
May Calendars of Events
Get a sneak peek at our May Adult and Children's Calendars of Events before they reach our branches.
Upcoming Events
May 19th, 5:30 PM
Join us for a discussion of An Hour Before Daylight by Jimmy Carter. Books are available for checkout at Northlake-Barbara Loar Library or as an audiobook on hoopla.
May 19th, 6:00 PM
Join us for a discussion of Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.
May 19th, 6:00 PM
Bring your competition and play some board games. Bring your own games to share or play with ours.
May 19th, 6:00 PM
A three-part weekly series for beginners who want to learn the ABCs and basic steps to get the best garden possible. Week 2: Select & choose garden plants.
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