Does your child need a book about polar bears by Monday? Are you afraid that your going to drive all the way to the library, only to find out all the polar bear books are checked out? Did you know that you can check on this from home before ever…
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…
The 200 area is where you will find books on religion. I found some hidden treasures again that I am really excited to share with you! Books on different religions, mythology, the Bible, individual Greek and Roman mythical figures, and many others complete this collection. One gem I would like…
What do these books have in common? They are all winners of the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal. Children have enjoyed these books when they are trying to find out more about their favorite subjects whether they are looking for a story about a famous person (biography), math, science,…
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…
As a refresher for the Dewey Decimal System, just remember that books are shelved by subject. As an example, the 100’s is where you will find books on philosophy and psychology. By having books that are the same subject arranged by a certain number, you avoid walking all over the…
Many people walk into a library wondering how to find a book. If the book is fiction (made up) then it can usually be found in alphabetical order by the author’s last name. Sometimes you will see it done differently. For example, at Newhall, Valencia, and the Canyon Country Libraries,…
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!…
I might have an easy answer to that question. Okay, that might be a bit of an overstatement, so read further and decide if this solution is for you. Do you spend time looking for that one elusive library book which seems to get stuck in the “black hole” and…
