Father's Day 2021
“The older I get, the smarter my father seems to get.” Tim Russert
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Jewish American Heritage Books for Children
May is Jewish American Heritage Month
Take & Make - Inky Surprise May Flowers
The Take & Make for the month of May is a double whammy science experiment and craft in one!
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with These Books for Kids
Cinco de Mayo is a great opportunity to read books featuring Mexican and Mexican-American characters, culture, and history. Here are our recommendations for kids.
May 2021 Literary Birthdays
If April is the cruelest month, according to T. S. Eliot, then perhaps May is the most hopeful - season of rebirth, renewal and all the energy and creativity inspired by longer, lighter, warmer days. Take a look at these titles by some of the fortunate authors whose birthdays occur in May and whose works provide endless consolation and inspiration in the best and worst of times.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - May 2021
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month was established by the Federal Government nearly three decades ago to commemorate the many contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders to the history and culture of the United States. The month of May was specifically chosen because it coincides with two historic events for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. On May 7, 1843, a fourteen year old boy named Manjiro was the first Japanese immigrant to arrive in the United States.
Picture Books to Read with Moms
Mother's Day is right around the corner! What better way for a library to celebrate the special women in our lives than through stories.
May the 4th Be With You!
It's that time of year again! May the 4th is Star Wars Day and we’re here to help you celebrate with books galore from your favorite galaxy far, far away.
The titles below are only some of the wonderful Star Wars books available at the library. Click the cover you want to learn more. And to browse even more Star Wars titles click over to Overdrive or Hoopla.
Children's Books to Read for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Take a look at some of our favorite picture books, middle grade and graphic novels featuring characters from these communities.
Mother's Day 2021
Mother’s Day is upon us again and, thankfully, this year’s celebration finds us in a happier place than in 2020. With tentative steps we can now reach out to each other for hugs and limited family gatherings, a reality that would make Anna M. Jarvis, founder of the special day, very proud. Following the death of her mother in 1905, Philadelphia resident, Anna M.
Every Day is Earth Day
While Earth Day may be celebrated every April 22, really every day we live on this plant together is Earth Day! Check out just a few of our favorite books about this beautiful world and ways that we can protect it.
Autism Awareness-Stories for Grades 4+
Check out one of these books featuring characters living with on the autism spectrum.
Celebrate Siblings with Children's Books
April 10th is National Siblings Day! Our siblings are often our first friends. That's a relationship worth celebrating!
Take & Make - April Showers Paint Drip Window Scene
This month's Take & Make craft for kids was a paint drip window scene of an April rain shower!