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The Distracted Librarians

The Distracted Librarians, with the help of BTPL staff, laid out their favorite books, tv shows, movies, and music in the 2024 Favorites episode. Below is a list of all the titles mentioned with links to where you can find them.

Winter Reading Challenge from December 21 to January 31

Winter is a terrific time to get lost in a story, warm up at the library, and score some prizes! The annual all-ages Winter Reading Challenge has begun. Here’s how to be part of the fun:…

Taxes forms

As of December 20, 2024, the Library has not received any forms or instructions. We expect to receive the following forms in mid-January:…

Snowman

We have lots of fun drop-in programs scheduled in the Youth Services Department over Winter Break!

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The end of the year is upon us! On the most recent episode of The Distracted Librarians, Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda discuss the books and media they loved from 2024. This supersized episode also contains recommendations from other library staff members, leaving you with more than twenty 2024 favorites to catch up on in the new year.

The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, …

Movie Discussion Club

Talk about movies with other film buffs! This group meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Watch the selected movie at home before joining the discussion at the Library. All movies are in the Library’s media collection and on Kanopy.

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Librarians just read all day, right? Wrong! Nicole, Killian, and Drew discuss all sorts of strange occurrences, unexpected skills, and unique questions they’ve encountered as librarians in the newest episode of The Distracted Librarians.

Many colorful wooden toys for young children in a pile

Our popular drop-in, unstructured play time for children of all abilities and their caregivers, will be back on Fridays, starting December 6, 10 a.m. – Noon. (Note: No Tots & Friends on Friday, December 20.)

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A great story is a natural launching point for great conversation. Hear other readers’ opinions and perspectives. Cheer or mourn together for your favorite characters. Maybe even get an explanation for a confusing passage. A new season of library book clubs is under way—and there’s something for every reader! …

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Are there any popular books or movies you can’t stand? No book (or movie) is for everyone – and that’s okay! On the most recent episode of The Distracted Librarians, Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Emily discuss the books and movies that AREN’T so much their favorites.

What we are reading, listening to, and watching

New Nonfiction | December 2024 

Hot Picks Available Now on hoopla

STEM Series: Space

New Movies in December 2024

Winter Reading List

New Fiction | December 2024

A Voice in the Storm

The Anxious Generation Resources