Visit our eReading Room, specially designed for kids! Young readers can have a place of their own. Kids can browse, sample, place holds and borrow eBooks and other media appropriate for their age range and reading level. Kids can spend as much time as they want clicking away and exploring without the…
November 1: National Family Literacy Day Why do libraries matter? That is a simple question to answer, but there are so many reasons you can list, it would be hard to write them all down!! But write them we did – some of them, anyway! On Family Literacy Day, read…
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards are given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values. The award commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and honors his…
The Autumn Equinox, or the first day of Fall, is Friday September 22nd. Here are a few of our favorite things about Fall: Cooler weather The vibrant colors of red, orange and yellow on leaves as they fall Pumpkin flavored EVERYTHING! Candy corn Warm fuzzy socks Warm comfort foods-…
September means getting into the full swing of the new school year! Brush up on your reading skills with these books to celebrate everything in September! September: Classical Music Month! September is a month to celebrate classical music! But try not to wreak as much havoc as Pecorino!…
Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center is a complete database available to you for free from your library! All you need to get started is a computer with internet connection and a library card. Content in the database covers over 140 topics, as well as magazine articles, books and videos that…
National Summer Learning Day is a national advocacy day aimed at elevating the importance of keeping kids learning, safe and healthy every summer, ensuring they return to school in the fall ready to succeed in the year. Because learning doesn’t just stop when school does, this year we are…
This blog post title may have instantly conjured images of a parent reading a bedtime picture book to their toddler. And that’s okay! Reading to our children from a very young age is the cornerstone of early literacy and creates a foundation for the love of reading and learning for…
The temperatures are climbing as we head into the summer months! But with the heat comes some risk of heat related illnesses. Here are some tips on keeping cool during summer! The best way to keep cool and chill out over summer is to visit your…
On Father’s Day we take the time to honor and celebrate all the dads and father figures in our life. Why not take a little time to read a special book together? Also, check out these librarian recommended books about Dad! “Blessed with the extraordinary privilege and remarkable responsibility…
