Celebrate National Library Week April 8-14, 2018
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March is National Women’s History Month
In 1987 the US Congress designated March as National Women’s History Month. This creates a special opportunity in our schools, our workplaces, and our communities to recognize and celebrate the often-overlooked achievements of American women. Each year there is a special theme and women whose lives exemplify that theme are…
February Is The Shortest Month Of The Year!
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 Fight for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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…
TumbleBooks This Month – November!
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…
Coretta Scott King Award
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…
Fall into a good eBook!
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-…
Back to School!
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!…
Reading Aloud To Your Children
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…
Keep Cool During Summer
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…