Celebrating Women's History Month with Kids
The contributions, struggles and achievements of American women are celebrated each year in March.
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You're Never Too Old for a Great Picture Book
There was an opinion piece in last Sunday's New York Times that resonated with us here at the library. Pamela Paul wrote Your Kids Aren't Too Old for Picture Books, And Neither Are You, and we couldn't agree more!
March Is Women's History Month
Women’s History Month, which occurs every year in March, celebrates the extraordinary contributions of women to American history and culture. In 1987, Congress declared March as National Women’s History Month and each year a special Presidential Proclamation is issued in honor of the national celebration. The theme for 2021 National Women’s History Month captures the spirit of these challenging times.
Happy Birthday Judy Blume!
Today, February 12, is the birthday of the incredible Judy Blume! Writing for children, teens, and adults, Blume has published books for readers in every stage of life. Her books have sold over 85 million copies and have been translated into 32 languages.
Take & Make - Paper Pulp Monsters
This monstrously adorable take and make embraces squishy, squashy, messy fun!
Winter Stories
Curl up with some of our favorite winter time stories!
Are You Ready for Some Football?!?
This coming Sunday, February 7th, is Super Bowl Sunday! Get ready with a few of our favorite football books!
Favorite Family Read Alouds
Reading as a family isn't just fun, it builds children's imaginations and vocabularies, and expands their worlds.
Here are our top three tips for reading aloud with kids!
Celebrating Black Inventors and Scientists with Picture Book Biographies
As we celebrate Black History Month, consider a picture book on the lives of some well known, and not so well known scientists and inventors!
Children's Books to Celebrate the Lunar New Year
This Friday, February 12, begins the Lunar New Year! Over a billion people worldwide will celebrate with family, food and fun. These books are some of our favorites to get the festivities started!
Celebrating Black History Month
February is Black History Month, an annual tribute to generations of African Americans whose invaluable contributions to this country were achieved in the face of tremendous adversity. Originally a week-long observance created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, the event was celebrated in February to acknowledge the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. In 1976, the celebration was expanded to a month by President Gerald R.
COVID-19 Vaccines - Updates
April 19, 2023:
Recommendations for Second Dose of Updated Vaccine:
And the Caldecott Award Winners Are...
The 2021 Caldecott Award winning books were announced this morning! If you're looking to read the best of the best Children's picture books that 2020 had to offer, look no further.
And the winners are...
Caldecott Medal Winner
Take & Make - Snowy Pinecone Owl
We had snow on the brain for this January Kids Take & Make craft!
Reading About RBG's Life and Legacy with Kids
Learn about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s life and legacy along with your children. These books for younger readers are perfect for sharing and starting discussions about current events.
For older children who want to learn more about this iconic American figure, the RBG documentary is streaming now on Kanopy.