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NoveList Plus Login Needed In-Library Use Only Need help figuring out what book you might like to read next? Search Novelist by series, by author read a likes, award winning books, genre (western, Christian fiction, historical novel, and lots more). A great tool to help readers like you find a book you will enjoy reading. |
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Hoopla Login Needed In-Library Use Only Instantly borrow free digital movies, music, eBooks and more, 24/7 with your library card. |
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NewspaperARCHIVE Login Needed In-Library Use Only NewspaperARCHIVE is the world's best resource for historical and genealogical information. Our unique archive spans more than 400 years of family history, small-town events, world news and more. |
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TexShare Databases Login Needed In-Library Use Only Includes thousands of full-text magazines and newspapers, WorldCat (35 million library records), Science and Literature databases, on-line encyclopedias, etc. |
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Gale Databases Login Needed In-Library Use Only Access to thousands of research topics and magazine articles |
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Pronunciator Login Needed In-Library Use Only A fun and free way to learn any of 80 languages with self-directed lessons, live teachers, movies, music, and more. |
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Learning Express Login Needed In-Library Use Only Your source for test preparation, skill building, and career resources for students, educators, and adult learners. |
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Texas Legal Forms Login Needed In-Library Use Only Access to most legal forms, specific to the state of Texas. |
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Geni Login Needed In-Library Use Only Geni is solving the problem of genealogy and building the definitive online family tree. IN-LIBRARY ONLY for Geni Pro. |
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HeritageQuest Login Needed In-Library Use Only HeritageQuest genealogy resource |
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LibriVox Login Needed In-Library Use Only Public domain recordings of public domain literature. Plays anywhere! |
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Medline Plus Login Needed In-Library Use Only Authoritative information from government agencies and other health-related organizations. |
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| 2024 National Book Award for Poetry — 11 titles |
| 2024 TAYSHAS Reading List — 27 titles |
| 2025 Lariat Adult Fiction Reading List — 26 titles |
| 2025 Texas Topaz Adult Nonfiction Reading List — 8 titles |
| Best Graphic Novels for Adults — 10 titles |
| NY Times Best Books of the 21st Century — 30 titles |
| Oh, the Horror! — 37 titles |
| Read with Jenna at the VVCL — 23 titles |
| Reese's Book Club Picks at the VVCL — 58 titles |
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Book Club for Adults - The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
01/08/2026 12:00 - 1:00 PM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Small Conference Room Whether you're getting back into reading or looking to connect with fellow readers in our community, Book Club for Adults is for you! This year we will be reading from the Texas Library Association's 2025 Lariat Adult Fiction List. All books are available in the VVCL collection and/or Hoopla Digital. Join us in January for "The Spellshop" by Sarah Beth Durst. Summary: Join Kiela the librarian and her assistant, Caz the sentient spider plant, as they navigate the low stakes market of illegal spellmaking and the high-risk business of starting over.
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