by LibraryPass | Jul 19, 2022 | Announcements, Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus
On the heels of a record year for comic book sales in all formats, LibraryPass has announced Comics Plus saw significant growth in its customer base and circulation during the first half of 2022 — doubling total checkouts compared to all of 2021. Comics Plus readers...
by LibraryPass | Apr 25, 2022 | Announcements, Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Summer breaks are great for relaxing, experiencing new adventures, and eventually, gearing up for another school year! Our Summer Reading Guide features great recommendations that will spark imaginations and foster insightful conversations throughout the summer and...
by Moni Barrette | Mar 4, 2022 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Science fiction is an enormously popular genre because it entices us to push the limits of factual science into a limitless fantasy of possibilities. Somewhere between science fact and science fiction is not just the known world or galaxy, but myriad multiverses of...
by Moni Barrette | Feb 4, 2022 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
The meaning of love varies by person and even by situation. One can feel deep affection for another person and a favorite keepsake, although the sentiment differs. You can also feel affection for your significant other, your children, and your pets, but the level and...
by LibraryPass | Nov 11, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Events, Resources
On October 28, 2021, comics creators Juni Ba (Djeliya), Svetlana Chmakova (Awkward, The Weirn Books, Dramacon), and Joseph Illidge (MPLS Sound, Heavy Metal), shared insights on their work, the unique power of comics and manga, and the important role libraries play in...
by Moni Barrette | Nov 1, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
The concept of family is no longer the simple, nuclear definition often idealized in stories of the past. It is now accepted that families come in all sizes and combinations—diverse, messy, wonderful, and often complicated. What has not changed is the enduring value...