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Take & Make - Leaf Wreath
Let's channel our gratitude into a craft project this Thanksgiving season.

Thanksgiving E-Books
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.

Our Favorite Hanukkah Books for Kids
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.

Around the Table
Picture Books Featuring Family and Friends Gathering Together

Books to Read for Native American Heritage Month
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.

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

Family Read Alouds
Stories to share for quality family time.

Learn about Dia de los Muertos through Children's Books!
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.

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

Take & Make - Wrap a Mummy
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.

Not-So-Scary Picture Books
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.

Take & Make - Acorn Garland
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.