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What were the most popular, under-the-radar books borrowed from libraries in 2020? Follow the link below to discover the titles nationwide, by region, and collection. Find a title at catalog.oslri.net today!

Thanks for joining us and happy baking!

It's Halloween on hoopla! hoopla has kid-friendly Halloween titles for younger patrons and a wide range of spooky horror titles for teens and adults. Visit hoopladigital.com or the hoopla app today! Don't have an account? Visit barringtonlibrary.org/hoopla to learn more!

Goodreads has announced the Best Books of 2020 as voted on by Goodreads users. Check out the list via the link below and then find a title in the catalog at catalog.oslri.net https://www.goodreads.com/choiceawards/best-books-2020

Find your next read (or listen) with a recommendation from our Staff Curated Book Lists! We have a variety of lists available for download. They're also interactive, so, if you see a title, you can click on the cover and it will take you to the online catalog!

Remember, remember... A Ray Bradbury Story Walk at Library Cove has been rescheduled to Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6 pm due to inclement weather. Join us then for our first illuminated story walk for teens and adults to celebrate the centennial (1920-2020) of Ray Bradbury, one of the world’s most influential writers. Hope to see you then!

Media conversion services are available for free to all Barrington Public Library cardholders. Revive old memories locked away on obsolete media formats and enjoy them as .mp3 or .mp4 files. Follow the link below for service details, forms, and contact info.

Looking for the next whodunit? The Crime Writers' Association announced the winners of the 2020 Dagger Awards, which recognizes the best in crime fiction and nonfiction. Follow the link below for a PDF of the winners and visit https://thecwa.co.uk for this year's finalists and previous winners!

Autumn is the season for back to school, cool nights, and, of course, visiting a pumpkin patch! Follow the link below for a list of fun fall books for young kids to enjoy. Find a title at catalog.oslri.net today!

Join us Monday, November 2 at 3 pm for Tea & Book Chat, a come-as-you-are virtual book chat on Zoom with librarian Ben Hanley. Be ready to talk up one book you recently read or are currently reading. Free and open to adults. Follow the event link below for details and the Zoom link.

A Universe of Stories is set to begin reading "Gods of Jade and Shadow" by Silvia Moreno Garcia for the months of November and December on GoodReads. Follow the link below to join the online discussion!

The library offers two types of magnifiers for patrons to use: a LifeStyle HD magnifier and two RUBY handheld video magnifiers. The LifeStyle HD is an electronic magnifier for people with low vision, courtesy of the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services. Donated by the Barrington Lions Club, the RUBY handheld video magnifier helps people who need assistance reading text and seeing document details. Follow the link below for more info about these magnifiers.

Much thanks to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust for a super fun, educational Family Scavenger Hunt held on the library grounds. Attendees enjoyed perfect weather, their hidden treasures and each other!

BookBrowse is your digital place to get reading recommendations, find book reviews, and join book discussions (not affiliated with our library). Watch this video below for more about BookBrowse and access the platform here, https://www.bookbrowse.com/bar. BookBrowse is a free service provided by the library and the Friends.

Gather safely together on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 6:30 pm in the comforts of your own home and compete for prizes at our 2nd Virtual Family Bingo Night! This event is limited to 100 participants. All ages welcome, free! Follow the event link below to register, or go to https://barringtonlibrary.org///virtual-family-bingo-night today! #BPLevents