Written by Liz Foreman, Marketing Manager, Downtown Main Library
Happy National Library Week 2025! We could think of no better way to celebrate than to share the very reason that the Library's here: books!
One of the most entertaining tropes about Library staff is that we sit around reading books. Oh boy, would we love that!
The truth is that we work hard to make sure your Library has a great selection of books for minds of all kinds. And, no surprise, water cooler conversation often includes our latest reads and TBRs—that’s to be read in book-lover lingo.
Check Out the New Staff Picks Webpage
So, let the Library's staff add to your TBR via the new CHPL staff picks page!
Check out all of the selections—like "A Broken Blade", recommended by Jazz, Library Customer Adviser at the Norwood Branch.
The CHPL staff picks page includes:
- Filters to view picks by age group—adults, teens, or kids
- Links to borrow the recommended books
- Quotes from staff explaining why they chose the books
- New recommendations added over time
But Wait, There's More (Staff Picks!)
If you like the new CHPL staff picks page, check out more staff picks when you visit in person or online:
- Displays at CHPL's 41 branch libraries where staff also share their favorites
- Staff picks on the Libby app, like the Too Hot to Hold list
- Weekly staff picks lists on CHPL.org from the staff who purchase books, music, movies, and other library materials. Here are some examples:
Check out these hot new titles chosen by our team of expert librarians.
Check out these new hot titles chosen by our team of expert librarians.
Looking for more CHPL staff recommendations? Check out the Library's Book Hookup service: tell us a little bit about your reading interests and our staff will send you a list of three books chosen just for you.
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