Elementary teachers often assign a biography report for students who are just learning what makes up a biography- the story of someone’s life. An autobiography is written by the famous person. In our libraries we dedicate special places for biographies: adult, young adult and children. Many students ask for the…
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of blacks in U.S. history. The event was the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated…
Reading books is fun. For a short while, I find myself immersed in the world created by the author. A world of characters who think, look, and come from different backgrounds. Most of the time the books just fade away after I read them, I have to work to remember…
When most people think of the library, they think of books, good ‘ol paper books. But, the library has more to offer than just books. GASP! Did she just say “just books”?!?! Yes, books are important. I love books. But, if you are looking for something besides books, we may…
February is the shortest month of the year, but it’s PACKED with holidays, events, and anniversaries! February is Black History Month! And, this year we get to see the world’s top winter athletes compete in the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. February is Black History Month! The month of…
The world of 400’s is a very special section because this is known as the language area. This is where you go if you want to learn another language or get some help with English. You can find French, Spanish, Sign Language and more. Did you know you can also…
If you missed out on the action today at Old Town Newhall Library, here is the recipe for slime! Make sure you ask an adult for permission! See also: https://jennyballif.com/ The Science Behind Why Kids Love Slime SHARE THIS:
When we are looking for non-fiction books on various types of subject matter, we might not think of the 800’s as a great place to look for some of our favorites. Many books that children enjoy are there. Let’s take a look at what we can find in that area…
On January 15, the entire nation pauses in remembrance of a civil rights hero. MLK day was designed to honor the activist and minister assassinated in 1968, whose accomplishments have continued to inspire generations of Americans. The fight for a holiday in Martin Luther King, Jr.’s honor was…
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…
