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Have you ever wanted to search ALL of our DVDs at one time but didn't know how? Or maybe perform a search to see every fiction book that's been added within the last three weeks? This post will include a few searching shortcuts to help you do just that!

Did you know that the library offers a new e-resource called ComicsPlus that offers a wide selection of comics for people of all ages? Read my blog post below to learn more about how to access ComicsPlus and what it has to offer!

Did you know that we have two different types of items that can be checked out in hoopla? Read my blog post below to learn more about how hoopla flex borrows differ from hoopla instant borrows!

Have you ever considered forming a book club but didn't know where to get started? In this post, I will go over the Book Club Resources tab on NoveList and how it can help you identify potential reading group faves, figure out how to select your lineup of reads, and more! In this post, I will go over one of the many cool features that can be found in NoveList Plus that will help you navigate through hundreds of books to find the right one for you.

Have you ever tried helping someone find books in a specific genre when it's not one you're familiar with? In this post, I will go over a resource called Genre Guides that NoveList has put together to help with just that! You will learn how to find a genre, limit the search by age range, and then find a well-rounded list of books and authors to recommend.

Have you ever searched for an eBook or audiobook in Libby, only to find that we didn't own it yet? Fear not! Thanks to the new Reciprocal Lending Agreement (RLA) made between ten different Michigan library cooperatives (including our own), patrons with a valid Chippewa River District Library card will now have access to thousands more titles!

Have you ever struggled to navigate any of the apps available through the library or had other technology-related questions when no one was available to help? Look no further! Our tech team has put together several simple-to-follow tutorials on various topics for you to watch and will hopefully teach you something new.

Have you ever been in the mood to read something VERY specific but didn't know how to find what you were looking for? In this post, I will go over one of the many cool features that can be found in NoveList Plus that will help you navigate through hundreds of books to find the right one for you.

Have you ever wondered how to find books and authors similar to those you already know and love? Look no further! In this post, I will start with two simple solutions I use daily while assisting patrons at the help desk.

A new blog series where Arielle has decided to read a number of different books in a number of different genres that have gone viral after being featured on BookTok and see if they are worth the hype.