Baby and Toddler Favorites
As a youth librarian and a parent of a boy and girl, I have observed the books that my children enjoyed as they were growing [...]
Read for Goats Winter Reading Challenge
Join our “Read for Goats” Winter Reading Challenge between November 26 and January 18 to help earn a pair of goats for a family living in a rural [...]
Powerful Princess Picture Books
When kids begin to beg for princess books, check out these great titles featuring diverse, empowered, adventurous princesses who are the master of their own [...]
Top 5 R.L. Stine Books to Read
Spooky times are upon us with Halloween around the corner. Here are five books by R.L. Stine to get you in that festive time of [...]
Top 5 Silly (not scary) Halloween Picture Books
Halloween can be a bit of a scary time for young children- here are five silly and sweet (not scary) Halloween picture books to enjoy [...]
Read for fun, Read Everywhere!
Can you read under a tree? Can you read to a cat? Can you read when it rains? Have fun and earn badges while reading in these unusual places. Reading to yourself, being read to or listening to a story all count.
Summer Science Fun for Kids and their Parents!
I’m not a geek. I’m not a science whiz. I don’t even have the 7 to 11 year old boy or girl that I need [...]
Magical Creatures Party!
Unicorns, fairies and dragons, oh my! Celebrate magical creatures at this party for ages 3 & up, Wednesday June 27 from 10:30 am – 12 [...]
2 Fun Reading Programs for Young Kids!
Can I count the books I read to my child this summer for both the Summer Reading program and 1,000 Books before Kindergarten? YES! If [...]
Celebrating Diverse Families
Happy Pride Month! Children's books can be both mirrors and windows on the world...Mirrors that reflect a child's own life, and windows that allow them [...]