It's almost May, and we all know how quickly the rest of the school year goes! At the library, we’re planning an exciting kick-off to your summer season—Children’s Day, June 6, 2015! Mark your calendars now for this annual event produced by...
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Monday, Mar 30, 2015
New in the Children’s Room—Sensory Storytime Kits! These kits are now available to check out and are shelved in the Storytime Kit collection. Designed to make storytimes accessible and enjoyable for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder,...
Tuesday, Feb 3, 2015
On Monday, January 11, the American Library Association (ALA) announced the 2016 Newbery and Caldecott award winners. These books have won the most prestigious prizes in children’s literature. The 2016 John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding...
Tuesday, Jan 27, 2015
Sam and Dave have dug a hole in my mind. At the risk of sounding like a heretic in the realm of children’s librarians, I’ll admit that I’ve not been a fan of Jon Klassen’s hat books. Grim humor is just not my thing. So with reluctance, and...
Monday, Dec 22, 2014
If you’ve been waiting for information about One Book Two Book, the annual celebration of children’s literature in the City of Literature, here’s the scoop—the date has changed! Traditionally held in January, the festival will be moving to...
Monday, Nov 24, 2014
“3 weeks 2 sisters 1 car” Perfect for the holidays—the quintessential family road trip! I’m not generally a fan of graphic novels, but author and illustrator Raina Telgemeier does a great job of convincing me to broaden my...
Thursday, Oct 30, 2014
With November just around the corner, I am starting to think about FOOD! Holiday menus, edible gifts, cookie exchanges, hot chocolate…and Read to Feed ! Read to Feed is a library program that gives your family an opportunity to kick off the...
Tuesday, Sep 30, 2014
Librarians love picture books that are interactive and encourage kids to participate with the story, making it a more meaningful and memorable experience. I’ve recently had fun exploring a genre of picture books that take “interactive” to a...
Thursday, Aug 28, 2014
Do you have a child just learning to read? Congratulations! Your child is on the verge of exploring a whole new world! The path to becoming an independent reader can seem slow and arduous at times, but here are some tips to help your child stay the...
Thursday, Jul 31, 2014
“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” The wisdom of this age-old proverb becomes new in the recent research on the correlation of play and learning. Although playing is an important way children learn, it’s often overlooked. Professor...
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