Monthly Features - September

Fun Fact about September! The name "September" comes from an old Roman word "Septem," which means 7. September was the seventh month of the year on the Roman calendar - it did not become the ninth month until the advent of the Gregorian calendar.

Sept. 4 - Labor Day

Books on First will be closed in observance of Labor Day. We appreciate all of our employees, present workers of the world, and those who came before us and their achievements which sustain us to this day!

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Sept. 10 - heartNational Grandparents Dayheart

Give some love to your grandparents with a book you think they would enjoy or a gift card! 

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Sept. 11 - Patriot Day

A day of remembrance for those who fell on the September 11 attacks. For more information, visit:  https://www.911memorial.org/. We carry books on the topic as well if you are interested in learning more!

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Sept. 15- Oct. 15

 

September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the commemoration because it is the anniversary of the start for independence of Hispanic countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, who all finally became independent from Spain in 1821.

 

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Sept. 23 - Fall Equinox

Fall is here. Prepare your sweaters, playlists, and good reads to make the most of this pretty season! 

 

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Terrace Story: A Novel By Hilary Leichter Cover Image
$28.00
ISBN: 9780063265813
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Ecco - August 29th, 2023

The September House By Carissa Orlando Cover Image
$27.00
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ISBN: 9780593548615
Published: Berkley - September 5th, 2023

He Who Drowned the World: A Novel (The Radiant Emperor Duology #2) By Shelley Parker-Chan Cover Image
$28.99
ISBN: 9781250621825
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Tor Books - August 22nd, 2023

In the Lobby of the Dream Hotel: A Novel By Genevieve Plunkett Cover Image
$28.00
ISBN: 9781646220489
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Catapult - August 15th, 2023

Grandpa and the Kingfisher By Anna Wilson, Sarah Massini (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Anna Wilson, Sarah Massini (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9798887770178
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Nosy Crow - August 15th, 2023

We Became Jaguars By Dave Eggers, Woodrow White (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Dave Eggers, Woodrow White (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781452183930
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Chronicle Books - March 30th, 2021

The Care and Keeping of Grandmas By Jennifer Mook-Sang, Yong Ling Kang (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780735271340
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Tundra Books - April 4th, 2023

Can We Please Give the Police Department to the Grandmothers? By Junauda Petrus, Kristen Uroda (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Junauda Petrus, Kristen Uroda (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593462331
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Dutton Books for Young Readers - April 4th, 2023

I Love Grandpa with The Very Hungry Caterpillar By Eric Carle, Eric Carle (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Eric Carle, Eric Carle (Illustrator)
$9.99
ISBN: 9780593523162
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: World of Eric Carle - March 14th, 2023

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