Start here, whatever you’re starting
Librarians maintain 80 subject guides — local history, exam study, small business, new parent, new citizen — each pairing the five best books with archives, websites and a human to ask next. Teachers borrow matching classroom sets of 30 copies.
What’s included
- 80 printed guides at the reference desk, free to keep.
- Seasonal reading lists: summer, exams, holidays.
- Classroom sets of 30 copies for teachers.
- Custom lists built to order — tell us the topic.
Most-requested guides
01
House History
Deeds, directories and maps for one address, start to finish.
02
Exam Season
Study skills, past papers and the quietest seats in the building.
03
New in Town
English practice, job hunting and the city in twelve books.
04
Small Business
Plans, patents and market data with Wednesday help.