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Find literary classics, contemporary and special interest fiction, poetry, drama and much more in the Language, Literature & Fiction division located on the first floor of the Central Library.

Holds

Pick up all Central Library Holds in this division.  Holds are place on bookcases two through five alphabetically by the card holder's last name.

Book Calls

If you had a book called up from storage you will pick it up on a book truck next to the reference desk.

New Books

For the latest fiction and nonfiction titles, check the New Book section in the front of the room.  If the book you are looking for is not there, ask the librarian to place a hold for you.

Recommended Fiction

Browse this display of selected fiction titles as you enter the division. Check for information on upcoming Book Discussions by searching the events calendar.

Fiction Collections

The fiction collections comprise the bulk of the division within the room.

• Romance paperbacks are located near the front entrance.
• Fiction, which is shelved alphabetically by author, begins on the bookcases right after the Holds shelves.
• Mystery and Science Fiction are shelved separately.
• Graphic Novels are displayed on a bookcase across from the Reference Desk.

If you can not find a title you are looking for, please ask for assistance at the Reference Desk.

Non Fiction

Explore our extensive collection of books on literary topics, publishing, drama, linguistics, poetry and journalism along with many other topics relating to literature and fiction. The call numbers that are located here are 000, 400, and 800. Some portions of this collection is kept in storage. Please see a librarian for access to storage materials.

Large Print Books

We offer recent titles and classic titles, both fiction and nonfiction, in a large print format.

Reference

The collection of reference works includes materials on literary criticism and literary history. Some portions of the Reference Collection are kept at the Reference Desk. Please ask for assistance if you can not find the title you are looking for.

Monarch/Sparks and Cliffs Notes

Get up to speed quickly on a novel with our collection of notes for students.

Craft of Writing

Get information on writing skills and techniques for both the student and professional or research how to get your literary work published. This collection includes books on the writing process and industry directories. The latest editions of the literary publishing directories are kept at the reference desk. Please ask at the desk for assistance. Check for information on upcoming writing workshops by searching the events calendar.

Computer Databases

All you need is your BPL library card in order to use the various databases in our Articles & Databases' Literature section. These databases will provide you with book reviews, literary criticism, literary history and additional information about books and authors. Select databases are only available for use in the Central Library.