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Now you can place holds by clicking on any book cover found in the list! You will be directed to our library's catalog and all you have to do is log into your account and place the hold!

Looking for something new to read? Check back here periodically to find a new list of books to read based on their genre -- mysteries, historical fiction, realistic fiction, time travel, and the like!

This month's genre is all about feeling good -- feel good reads, that is, including what is known as "Gentle Reads." Themes in this genre include romances full of redemption and sacrifice, others feature heart-warming messages or likeable characters. Most of all, these books will leave you with a feeling of well-being and free of stress.

Access this resource from home by simply inputting your library barcode to login. This helpful site is especially for those who are going back to school, looking for a new job, or who just want to brush up on an academic skill. Access a wide collection of rich adult learning content to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam (GED), or get live, professional assistance in resume/cover letter writing, U.S. citizenship preparation, Microsoft Office Essential Skills Series, and more! There are even career resources with links to both local job listings and nationwide job sites like Monster.com and ZipRecruiter. To access the Job Search resources specifically, click on Adult Learners and chose topics like "Career Resources" or "White a Winning Resume".

Connect with an expert to learn more about eligible VA benefits and community resources. This versatile online service supports job seekers, veterans, and their families with all stages of job searching, employment transition assistance, navigating the VA bureaucracy, preparing for standardized tests, and building marketable academic skills. Interact with live online navigators, and take advantage of free job and learning tools. This service, VetNow, is especially for Veterans. Resources are available 24/7, with live assistance daily from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm PST, and can be accessed online using a Huntington Beach library card. To reach a tutor during live hours, click on the "connect" button under “Live Veteran Navigator” and learn more about the eligible VA benefits and community resources. Outside live hours, in the “Tools for Veterans” section, users can either click on “Submit Question” for help navigating the VA system, or “Veterans Resources” to access helpful information on understanding all benefits and resources available.