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Books You Can Read in One Sitting

Books & Bites Podcast, Ep. 85

JCPL librarians bring you book recommendations and discuss the bites and beverages to pair with them.

On this episode, we ring in the New Year with the Winter-Spring 2024 Books & Bites Bingo reading challenge!

From now through June 30, 2024, keep track of books you read or listen to by writing the title and author in the matching bingo square. Complete all 25 squares for a chance to win a $100 Joseph-Beth gift card or an Amazon Kindle. You’ll also earn an enamel pin (while supplies last).

Ease into the challenge with our suggestions for books you can read in one sitting. Grab a cozy blanket to read under, and you'll be able to check off two prompts on your bingo card!

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Read Even More in 2024 with Books and Bites Bingo

Start the new year with a new Books & Bites Bingo reading challenge!

Reading challenges are a great way to set reading goals for yourself, discover new authors and genres, and have fun while doing it.

We polled the Books & Bites Facebook group to find out how many bingo cards you'd like to play this year. That's why in 2024 we'll bring you two Books & Bites Bingo cards instead of just one.

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Prompt to Page with Jay McCoy

Each month, we interview a published writer who shares their favorite writing prompt. Whether you’re just getting started or have written for years, you’ll find ideas and advice to inspire you and help you become a better writer.

Prompt to Page is brought to you in partnership with the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning.

Listen to Episode 27

On this episode of the Prompt to Page writing podcast, we talk to poet and visual artist Jay McCoy, author of The Occupation.

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Books with Magic

Books & Bites Podcast, Ep. 84

JCPL librarians bring you book recommendations and discuss the bites and beverages to pair with them.

This month, we discuss books with magic, our final prompt from the 2023 Books and Bites Bingo Reading Challenge. Our picks include an anthology of witchy tales; a novel about the magic of sourdough starter, robot arms, and the human who works with both; and a YA fairytale set in contemporary times.

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Prompt to Page with Terena Elizabeth Bell

Each month, we interview a published writer who shares their favorite writing prompt. Whether you’re just getting started or have written for years, you’ll find ideas and advice to inspire you and help you become a better writer.

Prompt to Page is brought to you in partnership with the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning.

Listen to Episode 26

On this episode of the Prompt to Page writing podcast, we talk to Terena Elizabeth Bell, author of Tell Me What You See.

Terena discusses why the events of the last few years compelled her to write experimental short fiction, and she offers encouragement to listeners who want to write about current events.

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Books by Indigenous Authors

Books & Bites Podcast, Ep. 83

JCPL librarians bring you book recommendations and discuss the bites and beverages to pair with them.

In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, we discuss books by Indigenous authors, one of the prompts on the Books and Bites Bingo Reading Challenge. Our picks are as varied as ever, with a ghost story set in a bookstore, a teen mystery, and, of course, horror! We also share some of our favorite cookbooks for the "read a cookbook prompt."

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5 Ways to Research the Candidates Before the 2023 General Election

See below for five resources that can help you learn more about the candidates on the upcoming ballot.

Voting Dates

Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2023: Excused, in-person absentee voting for qualified voters at the Jessamine County Courthouse.

Nov. 2 – Nov. 4, 2023: In-person, no excuse absentee voting at the Jessamine County Courthouse.

Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023: Election Day.
Polls are open from 6 am to 6 pm.
The library is one of ten polling places open to all Jessamine County precincts.

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