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Ironheart: Those with Courage
by Eve L. Ewing

When a group of world leaders is held hostage by one of Spider-Man's old foes, Riri must step up her game. But she's thrown for a loop when an old acquaintance from back in Chicago re-enters her life! Now, Ironheart is caught between her need for independence and her obligations at M.I.T.--and when an old friend is kidnapped, she needs to make some tough decisions! 
How to Train Your Dragon
by Cressida Cowell

Dean DeBlois, director of the animated How to Train Your Dragon films, returns for the live-action adaptation of Cressida Cowell's beloved children's fantasy novels.

Where to watch: How to Train Your Dragon is now playing in theaters.
The Survivors
by Jane Harper

Jane Harper co-executive produced the miniseries adaptation of her own bestselling mystery about an Australian coastal town rocked by secrets. 

Where to watch: Catch The Survivors on Netflix.
We Were Liars
by E. Lockhart

Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries) and Carina Adly Mackenzie (Roswell, New Mexico) co-created the series adaptation of E. Lockhart's popular young adult thriller about a privileged girl who can't remember what happened after a head injury stole her memories of two summers ago.

Where to watch: We Were Liars is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Not a Box
by Antoinette Portis

Featuring the vocal talents of newcomer Isabel Burch and Dragon Ball Z's Ian James Corlett, the new animated series Not a Box adapts Antoinette Portis' award-winning board book about an imaginative bunny.

Where to watch: Stream Not a Box on Apple TV+.
Coming Attractions
The Institute
by Stephen King

Ben Barnes and Mary-Louise Parker costar in the series adaptation of Stephen King's novel about a secretive -- and abusive -- facility that houses children with telekinetic or telepathic abilities.

Where to watch: The Institute premieres July 13th on MGM+.
We'll Always Have Summer
by Jenny Han

The 3rd and final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty adapts We'll Always Have Summer, the conclusion to Jenny Han's bestselling young adult trilogy about a girl caught up in a love triangle with two brothers.

Where to watch: The Summer I Turned Pretty's 3rd season premieres July 16th on Amazon Prime Video.
Washington Black
by Esi Edugyan

Newcomer Ernest Kingsley Jr., Tom Ellis, and Emmy Award winner Sterling K. Brown star in the series adaptation of Esi Edugyan's acclaimed novel about the unlikely friendship between an enslaved boy and his master's abolitionist brother.

Where to watch: Washington Black premieres July 23rd on Hulu.
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Dive Into Summer Reading!
Mon, May 12–Sat, Aug 2

Grown-ups, you can join the 2025 Summer Reading Program for a chance to win gift cards, art supplies, Stanley cups, and more! Choose between the Timed or Title challenge and earn an entry ticket for every five hours of reading or five titles read. To get started, log your reading online through Beanstack or pick up a reading log from the Adult Library Services Desk.
 
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