If you enjoy checking out DVDs from our Children's Department, perhaps you've noticed that they're currently organized into three sections:
Author Archive for Anne W
Wednesday, Sep 25, 2019
It's okay if all your child wants to read are graphic novels. Really, it is! Graphic novels are real books, reading them is real reading, and they are helping your child develop important skills just like reading a traditional book does. Each year...
Friday, Jun 7, 2019
Throughout the month of May, ICPL's young patrons in kindergarten through 6th grade could cast their votes for the 2019 Children's Choice Award at our voting booth in the Children's Department. The Children's Choice Award is the only national...
Friday, Mar 22, 2019
ICPL held their 2nd annual Internet Cat Video Festival on Saturday, March 16 at 1 p.m. A large crowd of all ages turned out to watch a family-friendly reel of viral cat videos, carefully curated by ICPL children's librarians - truly, hours of...
Thursday, Jan 3, 2019
As a new reading year dawns, I'd like to recommend some of my favorite reads of the past year. Mind you, these are books not necessarily published in 2018, but all are books that I eagerly devoured during 2018. Adult books: 38 nonfiction; 29...
Saturday, Dec 8, 2018
According to Vox , the earliest known version of the song “The 12 Days of Christmas” appeared in a children’s book in 1780. Most scholars agree it was designed as a memory game where singers tested their recall of the lyrics - and had to give...
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Children's storytimes over the weekend and early this week were designed to celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Miss Meghan Markle on May 19 in Windsor, with books, songs and rhymes focused on princes and princesses, British culture, and...
Friday, May 4, 2018
In honor of National Children's Book Week, a special storytime was held this week at Emerson Point Assisted Living. Children of all ages came with their parents and arrayed themselves on the floor in the activities room. Behind them, care facility...
Monday, Apr 2, 2018
Throughout the month of March, ICPL's young patrons in kindergarten through 6th grade cast their votes for the 2018 Children's Choice Award. The Children's Choice Award is the only national literary award given completely by children - children...
Friday, Mar 2, 2018
Kids, here's your chance to make your voice heard at the ballot box: vote for the Children's Choice Award in the ICPL Children's Department throughout the month of March! The Children's Choice Award is the only national book award given only by...
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About Anne W
Anne W. works in Children's Services and Collection Services. She loves to read, go on low-budget road trips (especially to camp and hike in national parks), and drink craft beer on a patio. Anne W. enjoys visiting thrift stores, but is also a minimalist. Anne W. has two daughters, a husband, and three cats. Anne W. divides her reading attentions between adult and juvenile literature. She enjoys strong female protagonists, nonfiction about historical events or current social issues, and novels about family relationships.