April Is National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month
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Feeling Blue? Books for kids exploring the beautiful color BLUE!
Did you know that blue is one of nature's rarest colors? Revel in the beauty of all things blue with these picture books.
Take & Make - Rainbow Collage
If you registered for and picked up a bag, you'll have what you need for this craft ready to go. But even without the bag, you can still follow our video instructions to add some color to the final few weeks of winter with a torn paper rainbow collage.
Tales of Luck and Lore from Ireland
Irish tales are steeped in tradition and handed down through generations. Every storyteller adds their own interpretation and flourish to the tale.
Children's Books to Celebrate St.Patrick's Day
You're in luck! We've put together a list of some of our favorite books to get your St.Patrick's Day celebrations started early.
Celebrating Women's History Month with Kids
The contributions, struggles and achievements of American women are celebrated each year in March.
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!