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*Except Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day

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People getting help at a computer workshop at the Central Library
  • Interlibrary Loan - Borrow books from libraries nationwide
  • Tutorials - Get computer assistance
  • Local News - Request digital copies of Daily Progress articles
  • Catalog Help - Search tips for library materials
  • Languages - Resources on language learning (including ELL) and finding non-English materials
  • Job Search - Resources for job seekers including local listings and interview help
  • Library of Things - Everything from knitting needles to Wi-Fi hotspots

New Fiction for Adults

Heartwood : a novel
Amity Gaige

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Great big beautiful life
Emily Henry

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Beautiful ugly
Alice Feeney

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New Nonfiction for Adults

Careless people : a cautionary tale of power, greed, and lost idealism
Sarah Wynn-Williams

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Three wild dogs (and the truth) : a memoir
Markus Zusak

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The let them theory : a life-changing tool that millions of people can't stop talking about
Mel Robbins

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JMRL is excited to offer its patrons free "Wowbrary" email alerts that showcase the library's newest items each week.

The alerts feature the latest bestsellers, movies, music CDs, audio books, children's titles, cookbooks, mysteries, travel guides, health books, science fiction and more purchased by the library. Wowbrary alerts are free and do not require a library card.