Request for Proposal - Chapin Memorial Library and Community Consultant

Boone County Public Library seeks proposals from qualified consultants to collect and assess data for the Chapin Memorial Library and Chapin Community. The successful bidder will be contracted directly with the Library. Preference for Kentucky bidders/proposals will be applied in accordance with Kentucky law. Please submit a completed Request for Proposal with Addendum 1 to Main Library, located at 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington KY, 41005. Bids are due by Friday, April 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST.

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The Mortal Instruments

Cassandra Clare

Suddenly able to see demons and the Shadowhunters who are dedicated to ridding the earth of them, Clary Fray, a seemingly ordinary New York teenager, is drawn into their bizarre world when her mother disappears and Clary herself is almost killed by a monster.

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The Rez Doctor

Gitz Crazyboy

Young Ryan Fox gets good grades, but he's not sure what he wants to be when he grows up. It isn't until he meets a Blackfoot doctor during a school assembly that he starts to dream big.

However, becoming a doctor isn't easy. University takes Ryan away from his family and the Siksikaitsitapi community, and without their support, he begins to struggle. Faced with more stress than he's ever experienced, he turns to partying. Distracted from his responsibilities, his grades start to slip. His bills pile up. Getting into med school feels impossible. And now his beloved uncle is in jail. Can Ryan regain his footing to walk the path he saw so clearly as a boy?

This inspiring graphic novel for young adults is based on a true story.

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Survival of the Goodest

Marianne Boucher

The Nameless City meets Princess Mononoke in this eco-adventure about a young messenger who taps into an ancient magic to defend her island's animal inhabitants.


 

Sable has spent her whole life in a tight-knit community on a remote island. With support from her parents, she's trained for years to take up her position as the next Kerpathic, a messenger who travels through the dangerous forest to share news, medicine, and culture. 
 


 

When her father, the current Kerpathic, has an accident, Sable must step into her pre-destined role. As her first mission goes awry, she wonders if she's ready for this important but dangerous work. Until a young naturalist arrives on the island and sets off to capture a mysterious animal that's never been seen on the mainland. Sable realizes that she can use her skills as a Kerpathic to defend the island's animals and their way of life. But she quickly learns that she can't do it alone.
 


 

In Survival of the Goodest, Marianne Boucher (Talking to Strangers) explores ideas of animal sentience, interspecies communication, and environmental preservation.
 

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We Are the Medicine

Tasha Spillett

Miikwan and Dez are in their final year of high school. Poised at the edge of the rest of their lives, they have a lot to decide on. Miikwan and her boyfriend, Riel, are preparing for university, but Dez isn't sure if that's what they want for their future.

Grief and anger take precedence over their plans after the remains of 215 children are found at a former residential school in British Columbia. The teens struggle with feelings of helplessness in the face of injustice. Can they find the strength to channel their frustration into action towards a more hopeful future?

We Are the Medicine is the moving final volume of the best-selling Surviving the City series.

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Your Letter

Hyeon A Cho

Sori Lee is hoping for a fresh start at her new school--which is easier said than done when every single thing reminds her of why she transferred. As luck would have it, an anonymous letter taped to the bottom of her desk provides a perfect distraction. Little does Sori know that she's about to embark on the scavenger hunt of a lifetime! What starts off as simple curiosity becomes a healing journey as Sori discovers just how far a small act of kindness can go.

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Bloody Sweet, Vol. 4

NaRae Lee

"Till death do us partNaerim is devastated to learn that Fetechou's plan for his humanity does not include remaining at her side. After everything the vampire has done for her, Naerim had hoped he might share her desire for something more. Now that she knows his intentions, the last thing Naerim wants is to help Fetechou become human! But that doesn't mean she wants him to go with Roxanna, who is continuing her own crusade for Fetechou to rejoin his vampire "family." Fetechou's and Naerim's fates hang in the balance in the final volume of Bloody Sweet! "--Provided by publisher.

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Blue Box, Vol. 12

Kouji Miura

A badminton guy falls for a basketball girl. Do these sports-crossed lovers have a chance?

Taiki Inomata loves badminton, but he has a long way to go before he can reach nationals. When Taiki sees upperclassman Chinatsu Kano practicing her heart out on the girls’ basketball team, he falls for her hard. After an unexpected turn of events brings the two closer together, sports might not be the first thing on their minds anymore!

Winter break is rolling in, but Taiki and Chinatsu won’t be spending it together. Despite a ski trip with his badminton buddies to keep his mind off her, Taiki holds on to the faint hope that he’ll be able to see Chinatsu before school starts again. The time apart has only intensified his feelings for her—and Taiki finally decides it’s time to act!

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