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  • Free SAT Prep Workshops

    Brainfuse presents a free, 11-part workshop series led by Brian Stewart, author of Barron’s ACT/SAT/PSAT prep books and president of Columbus-based BWS Education Consulting. These workshops are offered virtually on Zoom between Jan. 7 and March 11 and are designed to support your high schooler as they look ahead to the SAT.

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  • Ring in the New Year With Us!

    Ring in the New Year early with your friends at the library! Join us for family-friendly fun at several of our locations on Tuesday, Dec. 30. Click below to see what’s happening!

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  • For Your Last-Minute Holiday Shopping!

    Still looking for those last-minute gifts and stocking stuffers? Check out the Library Store at Main Library. You’ll find a quirky collection of gifts and used books perfect for library fans. Click below and scroll down for store hours.

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  • Skip the Waitlist!

    Long waitlist got you down? Our Quick Pick collection lets you skip the line to get your hands on some of the hottest titles. All you need to do is stop in one of our 23 locations. The titles in these special displays are updated every week. They can’t be reserved or renewed. However, you can check their availability online. If it’s on display, stop in and grab it before it’s too late!

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See the Huntington Holiday Train at Main Library
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See the Huntington Holiday Train at Main Library
On Display Nov. 28-Jan. 8
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Jan. 5-Feb. 27.

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Brigands & Breadknives

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Cursed Daughters

Braithwaite, Oyinkan

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False Witness

Margolin, Phillip

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Palaver

Washington, Bryan

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At Midnight Comes the Cry

Spencer-Fleming, Julia

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Next Time Will Be Our Turn

Sutanto, Jesse Q.

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Prowl

Coble, Colleen

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Days at the Torunka Café

Yagisawa, Satoshi

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