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Great books are a click away. Click the covers below to check out digital copies of these Thanksgiving books recommended by Children's Librarian Nancy Wissman.

Hanukkah is almost here, and we're ready with our favorite Hanukkah books for kids! From the silly to the serious, take a look at the a wide range of books to share with the younger members of the family.

Picture Books Featuring Family and Friends Gathering Together

Looking for something new to read? November is Native American Heritage Month, and we've selected a dozen of our children's books written by Native American authors and featuring Native American characters. 

Diwali starts soon! Learn about this festival of lights though children's books. 

Stories to share for quality family time.

Just after Halloween, it's time for Dia de los Muertos! This Mexican holiday centers around family and is a celebration of ancestors. Learn more about Dia de los Muertos in these children's books.

Did you miss out on the Jack-o-Lantern Jar Take & Make this October? Don't worry! Instructions to recreate your own are here!

Spooky season is here! To celebrate Halloween, we've got not one but TWO Take & Make projects this month. Follow these instructions to wrap your own mummy. Or, click through to take a look at just a few of the magnificent mummy e-books you can checkout.

Ghosts, goblins, and other frightening creatures may be out and about on TV and decorating the neighborhood, but not everything Halloween has to be scary! Take a look at some of these not-so-scary picture books to ease fears around favorite Halloween creatures. 

Throughout September over 160 Acorn Garland Take & Make kits were picked up from the children's room! Didn't get a chance to grab one? Don't worry, just click through to see instructions and a recommended book list all about acorns and squirrels.

A handful of books, both fiction and non-fiction, to help older children contextualize this event.