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Sunbeam Valley Public Library: Collections

Description

These collections serve various interests and age groups, making libraries essential for education and cultural exploration.

Common Public Library Collections

Collection Name Approximate Count (Estimate) Included Subjects/Materials
General Fiction Largest (Tens of thousands) Novels, Short Stories, Graphic Novels. Genres include mystery, thriller, romance, science fiction, fantasy, and literary fiction.
General Non-Fiction Large (Tens of thousands) Subjects based on the Dewey Decimal System: history, biography, science, technology, arts, cooking, travel, and more. Materials: Hardcover/paperback books, reference materials.
Children's & Teen Large (Thousands) Subjects: Picture books, early readers, juvenile fiction/non-fiction, young adult (YA) novels. Materials: Board books, picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, audiobooks, educational kits.
Media & Digital Varies (Thousands) Subjects: Popular films, documentaries, music. Materials: DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, and access to digital resources like eBooks, eAudiobooks, and streaming services (e.g., Hoopla or OverDrive).
Local History/Archives Small/Specialized (Hundreds to Thousands) Subjects: Local and regional history, genealogy, library archives (e.g., photographs, documents). Materials: Rare books, manuscripts, photographs, documents, newspapers, microforms.

Gallery Box

Book 1: 

Title: A unified theory of cats on the Internet

Author: E.J. White

Publication Date: 2020 

Call Number: Computer Science (005)

Book 2:

Title: Romeo and Juliet

Author: Robert Evans

Publication Date: 2017 

Call Number: English Drama (822)

Book 3:

Title: Macbeth

Author: Rebekah Owens

Publication Date: 2021

Call Number: English Drama (822)

Book 4:

Title: Animal Farm

Author: George Orwell and Najoud Ensaff

Publication Date: 2011

Call Number: English Fiction (823.9/12)

Book 5:

Title: Of Mice and Men

Author: John Steinbeck and Steve Eddy

Publication Date: 2010

Call Number: American Fiction (813.5/2)

Book Title Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
A Unified Theory of Cats on the Internet 005.7 QA76.76.H94
Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare) 822.3/3 PR2831
Macbeth (Shakespeare) 822.3/3 PR2823
Animal Farm (Orwell) 823.9/12 PR6029.R8 A63
Of Mice and Men (Steinbeck) 813.5/2 PS3537.T3234 O4

 

Book Title Author Primary Publication Date Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)     Suggested Call Number (LCC)    
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind Yuval Noah Harari 2011 (Hebrew); 2014 (English) 909     D08 .H39 2015    
The Joy of Cooking Irma S. Rombauer 1931 641.5     TX715 .R77 2019    
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Douglas Adams 1979 823.9/14     PR6051.D335 H5    
Where the Sidewalk Ends Shel Silverstein 1974 811.5/4     PS3569.I47 W4 1974    
A Brief History of Time Stephen Hawking 1988 530.11     QB981 .H38 1988    
Book Title Subject/Genre   Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (Harari) Non-Fiction/History   D08 .H39 2015
The Joy of Cooking (Rombauer) Non-Fiction/Cookbook   TX715 .R77 2019
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Adams) Science Fiction   PR6051.D335 H5
Where the Sidewalk Ends (Silverstein) Children's Poetry   PS3569.I47 W4 1974
A Brief History of Time (Hawking) Non-Fiction/Physics   QB981 .H38 1988

Other Resources

1. The New York Times (Newspaper)

Description: Provides in-depth national and international news, commentary, and cultural reporting.

2. National Geographic (Magazine)

Description: Covers geography, world culture, science, and history with stunning photography.

3. The Economist (Journal/Magazine)

Description: A weekly news and international affairs publication with a focus on global politics and finance.

4. Gale OneFile

Description: A vast resource providing full-text articles from thousands of general interest magazines, academic journals, and major newspapers.

5. Cook's Illustrated (Magazine)

Description: Offers detailed, tested recipes and equipment reviews, supporting the popular cooking and home skills interest.