'easy nonfiction'

Wade into Watercolors

Tues, Oct 21 @ 6 pm

All ages // Learn about creating textures using watercolor in this intro to watercolor class.  You’ll finish with a texture sampler and new skills!

Mouse Paint

by Ellen Stoll Walsh 

Easy WALSH 

One day three white mice discover three jars of paint, red, blue, and yellow. But what happens when they splash in the colors, mixing the red and blue? Or dance in the blue and yellow?   

Paint With Ploof

by Ben Clanton 

Easy CLANTON 

Ploof is a little cloud who's eager to make their first rainbow! But how? With your help, of course! Can you help Ploof find the right shape? Mix colors? Fly high to paint? Cheer Ploof on through the ups and downs of trying something new, follow along with some calming breathing exercises and find a new perspective! 

Saige Paints the Sky

by Jessie Haas 

Junior AMERICAN Saige v.2

Life is changing for Saige. Her grandma is still recovering from the accident, and Saige misses the time they spent together. She knows her grandma needs cheering up, so Saige comes up with a plan to restore their special art afternoons. Inspired by her grandma, she organizes a "Day of Beige" at her school to show how boring the world would be without creativity and color.  

In the Garden with Van Gogh

by Julie Merberg 

Easy Board MERBERG 

With a narrative that will entertain art lovers of all ages, this new board book is a fun way to introduce young children to fine art. The sleepy trees, golden haystacks, and juicy fruits of In the Garden with Van Gogh will delight little ones. Playful rhyming texts accompany the artists timeless paintings in this little masterpiece. 

Find more watercolor and painting books at the library!

Did you know? You can check out a watercolor painting to hang in your home or office! Learn more here

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What’s New at the Campbell Library?  

Come stop in to check out some of the new books that just hit our shelves! 

Bob Dylan

Little people, big dreams
by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara 

E NF PEOPLE -Musicians DYLAN 2020

Bob Dylan was born in Duluth, Minnesota. As a teenager, he played in various bands and, over time, his interest in music deepened, with a particular passion for American folk music and blues. Dylan moved to New York City in 1961, where he began to perform poetry and music in clubs and cafés in Greenwich Village. There, he recorded a number of albums that made him one of the most influential musicians of history. This fascinating book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the musician's life. 

The Three Lives of Cate Kay

by Kate Fagan 

FAGAN

Cate Kay knows how to craft a story. As the creator of a bestselling book trilogy that struck box office gold as a film series, she’s one of the most successful authors of her generation. The thing is, Cate Kay doesn’t really exist. She’s never attended author events or granted any interviews. Her real identity had been a closely guarded secret, until now. 

Falling Like Leaves

by Misty Wilson 

Young Adult WILSON 

Ellis has a plan: spend her senior fall prepping her application for Columbia, get into their journalism program, and set the foundation for a respectable career. So when her parents announce that not only are they separating, but Ellis has to move with her mom from New York City to Bramble Falls, Connecticut, to live with her aunt and cousin, it couldn’t come at a worse time. 

Moderation

by Elaine Castillo 

CASTILLO 

Girlie Delmundo is the greatest content moderator in the world, and despite the setbacks of financial crises, climate catastrophe, and a global pandemic, she’s going places: she’s getting a promotion. Now thanks to her parent company Paragon’s purchase of Fairground, the world’s preeminent virtual reality content provider, she’s on the way to becoming an elite VR moderator, playing in the big leagues and, if her enthusiastic bosses are to be believed, moderating the next stage of human interaction. 

All New Arrivals

Adult: Fiction Nonfiction | YA: Fiction | Junior: Fiction Nonfiction | Easy: Fiction Nonfiction | Multimedia | Kits | on Libby

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Mecha Model Building

Wed, Aug 6 @ 2:00 pm

Ages 12+ // Join us for an exciting event celebrating the creation and personalization of mecha scale models, inspired by Japanese anime and manga. It's suitable for both experienced builders and newcomers. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the world of mecha modeling! 

The rise of anime and manga

From Japanese art form to global phenomenon
by Bradley Steffens

741.5952 STEFFENS 2024

Manga and anime have risen from obscure art forms with cult followings to mainstream cultural forces. This book traces the development of manga and anime from their roots in medieval Japanese artwork to their record-shattering success on bestseller lists and in box office receipts. It also discusses their impact beyond the page and screen--in conventions, cosplay, toys, games, apparel, and accessories.

Tokyo Like a Local

by Kaila Imada 

915.2135 DK 

This isn’t your ordinary travel guide. You won’t find the Tokyo Tower and the Imperial Palace, in these pages, because that’s not where Tokyoites hang out. Instead, you’ll meet the locals in iconic anime shops, modern art galleries, or whilst paddle boring along the scenic Okutama River, and that’s where this book takes you. 

Essential Japan

by Fodor's Travel

915.2 FODOR'S 

Whether you want to have sushi in a top Tokyo restaurant, visit the shrines of historic Kyoto, go skiing on the slopes of Hokkaido, or head to the beaches of Okinawa, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Japan are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Japan guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. 

Momotaro / The peach boy

a Japanese folktale 
by M.J. York 

Easy FOLKLORE YORK 

Born from a peach, Momotaro uses courage, and sharing, to bring justice to his village. This beautifully illustrated, classic Japanese tale is one of adventure and the power of friends. 

Find more mecha, manga, anime, and Japanese culture at the library!

If you need help accessing any of these titles or using front door pickup, email or call us and we will be happy to assist you!

Check out new arrivals in our catalog: Books | Audiobooks | DVDs | Videogames | Library of Things | Libby