This year we’re thankful for the friendships we found through reading.  In today’s post, you’ll find some of the best examples of friendship that are portrayed through books, movies and television.  Let us know which ones you’re excited about!

Children Fiction Books

Percy Jackson and the Lighting Theif by Rick Riordan

Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Go with the Flow by Karen Schneemann

Front Desk by Kelly Yang

Llama Llama series by Anna Dewdney

Otis and the Puppy by Loren Long

Bear Feels Sad by Karma Wilson

When a Friend needs a Friend by Roozeboos

Adult Fiction Books

Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho

Sylvia’s Second Act by Hillary Yablon

Women of Good Fortune by Sophie Wan

The Summer Pact by Emily Giffen

Firefly Lane by Kristen Hannah

My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney

The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

Movies

The Goonies

Stand By Me

The Outsiders

Perks of Being a Wallflower

Friendship

The Friend

Joyride

Thelma and Louise

Fried Green Tomatoes

Television

Friends

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Grace and Frankie

The Bold Type

Derry Girls

Harlem

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

My Brilliant Friend

New Girl

Starting on Monday August 31st, the 81st Street Library will be closed as we begin final preparations for the Main Library's Grand Opening on September 9th. The NB Recreation and Library as well as The Guttenberg Resource Center will remain open. If you have any questions about picking up items on hold, please call the library at 201-869-4715.

On Saturday, September 12th at the Main Library is our Health and Wellness Fair! The Health Fair will be held from 10 AM to 2 PM. There will be free shuttle service to the Health Fair. If you have any questions, please call the library.