Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
A collection of fiction and nonfiction books celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage.
Tags: Adult BooklistMental Health Awareness Month 2023
A collection of books that teach new skills, offer support, and facilitate a healing self-discovery journey.
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April is Autism Acceptance Month. Explore Neurodiversity through stories written by those who celebrate Autism and its contribution to the world.
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March is Women’s History Month. Celebrate the lives and achievements of the real women who have made history, and the fictional ones who have stayed with readers long after the book has closed.
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In honor of Black History Month, explore our new and recent fiction and non-fiction titles focusing on the deeply-rooted histories and cultures of Black Americans.
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November is Native American Heritage Month. The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. Help celebrate by trying one of these popular reads.
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Own voices books that feature characters living with ability challenges, whether visible or invisible, from birth or acquired later in life.
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Ocean County Library has been committed to the work of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion since 1997. We invite you to explore this collection and our other online resources as we continue the journey to an fully inclusive and equitable community.
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