Before you get out to rock the vote, you have to be registered to vote! Many CALS branches are voting locations, so hopefully you already think of us when you think of your civic duties, and now we’re here to help you become a registered voter. You can pick up a voter registration any time at your most convenient library branch,

September has the most letters out of all the months, and it just happens to have the most events out of the year. Coincidence? Ok, yeah, it probably is. Regardless, September is packed with month-long, week-long, and some day-long events. Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, check out all the fab fun of Six Bridges Book Festival,

“For every American dream, there is a corresponding nightmare…”

We recently caught up with two of the authors who will be at the CALS Six Bridges Book Festival at the end of next month. Eli Cranor is no stranger to the Fest, as this will be his third book and his third visit.

The fall brings so many fun things, but here at CALS, we’re buzzing about the upcoming Six Bridges Book Festival. This year we have a trio of workshops, including two cookbook authors and one about gardening.

We caught up with Lana Williams and chatted with her about her new book, The Container Garden Recipe Book: 57 Designs for Pots,

SUBMISSIONS CLOSED

The work at Main is making steady progress. We blazed through the demo and are working on putting our flagship location back together. We have several thoughtful design elements that we are excited about, including the large “LIBRARY” at the top of the building that will be viewable from street level as well as from the rooftop space that will be added.

It’s time to get back to the books! And not just the ones in the classroom. CALS has everything you need to make it through the month, whether you’re writing a research paper, binging movies on hoopla or Kanopy, or just enjoying a much-needed weekend reading session. Work or play, CALS saves the day!

September is Library Card Sign-up Month. And at CALS, we have long proclaimed the library card to be the most valuable card in your wallet. We’re looking for local businesses who can help us make this card even more valuable, (even if just for a month). We invite you to support public libraries and their vital community role by participating in the “Bookworm Bargains” program.

Recently CALS hosted a one-page teen writing contest with the prompt of “Adventure begins at your library,” (pulled from this year’s Summer @ CALS theme). While there were many wonderful entries, these three were the best of the best! Congratulations to the winner, Siyona – who is only 11!