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Take Me Out to the Ball Game 2021

Baseball is back! Unlike last summer, fans of the national pastime once again fill the stands while scarfing down hot dogs and cheering themselves hoarse. Have you wondered why baseball is referred to as the national pastime? It comes in a distant third to football and basketball in television ratings, yet, ratings aside, the game remains the national pastime because it resonates more deeply in America’s heart than any other sport, inciting fierce passions and loyalties that span generations.

Take & Make - Jawsome Paper Shark

Shark week may be over, but the fun doesn't have to be! If you've got paper, scissors & glue at the house, you can make a paper shark of your own using these instructions. 

Shark Week! Jawsome Books for Kids

It’s Shark Week, which means it’s time to nerd out and learn about these incredible ocean dwellers! Take a look at some favorite children's books about sharks.

August Literary Birthdays 2021

August can be a challenge. If you love summer, you dread losing those lingering hours of sunlight and relaxed routines.  Fans of fall, however, find the 31 day month an endless slog and long for the renewed surge of energy inspired by cooler temps and riotous colors.  August is also an interesting month historically.  The month was named after Augustus Caesar, first emperor of the Roman Empire and grand-nephew of Julius Caesar.

Take & Make - Slithering Snake

Over 100 of you have already taken home the Summer's first Take & Make craft - a slithering snake! Did you miss out on picking one up at the library? Well have no fear, you can print one out here!

The Dog Days of Summer 2021

Welcome to the Dog Days, the time of year synonymous with the “lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer.” The name conjures images of dappled dogs dozing in the sun but have you ever wondered where the term originated and what it actually means?  The “Dog Days,” which officially begin on July 3 and end on August 11, coincide with Sirius, the Dog Star, rising and setting with the sun. Known as the Dog Star because it is part of the constellation Canis Major, Latin for “Greater Dog,” Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky.

Hit the Road with a Great Family Audiobook

Summer is nearly here! If you'll be spending some quality family time in the car (or if you're just looking to add some read aloud magic to your days around the house!), check out one of these wonderful audiobooks.

July Literary Birthdays 2021

Did you know that the seventh month of the year is notable for celebrations of freedom and independence? July 1 is Canada Day, which celebrates the creation of the Dominion of Canada; July 4 is American Independence Day,  commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress and announcing the colonies' separation from Great Britain; and July 14 is Bastille Day, the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille and the start of the French Revolution.

Audiobook Month June 2021

June is Audiobook Month, a celebration created by the Audio Publishers Association (APA) to acknowledge the significant role of audiobooks not only in the lives of busy people needing to multitask but also as an indispensable tool for the vision impaired and to advance literacy.

Celebrate July 4, 2021

The Fourth of July, aka Independence Day, is surely the most iconic of all the American holidays.  The official birthday of the United States has long been celebrated with fireworks and family gatherings but the day did not officially become a federal holiday until 1941. A bit of background: on July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, which was drafted by Thomas Jefferson.

Picture Books to Read with Dads

Father's Day is almost here! Sharing stories together is a fantastic way to celebrate the special dads, grandfathers, and other important men in kids lives!

National Running Day

Ready... set... RUN! June 2 is National Running Day. Pick up one of these books to inspire your family to get out and move.