Favorite Children’s Nonfiction of 2020
2020 may be an unusual year, but a lot of great nonfiction for children has been published, and I’m excited to share it with you! I chose some [...]
Getting Ready for Kindergarten: Scissor Skills
Putting a pair of scissors in the hands of a preschooler can sound like a scary thing. But with the right scissors, age appropriate activities [...]
Fall Crafts & Activities for Preschoolers
The Oregon rain has arrived and this is the perfect time to bring fall’s bounty inside for crafts and activities. Gather the following materials, watch the video [...]
Back to School Books and More
Summer is almost over and school looks very different this year. Are you embracing the new reality or in a panic (or a bit [...]
New Board Books, Picture Books and Launch Pads!
Don't miss out on these new items for kids just because you can’t browse the shelves in person! Simply place a hold on a title [...]
Check Out Our Favorite Chapter Books!
Your librarians at Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries love reading kids books, especially during summer! Here are our chapter book recommendations for grades 2-6 (see [...]
Math Throughout Your Day
School is out, but you can still include math throughout your child's day without worksheets or going online! Here are some fun ways to [...]
Celebrate Pride Month with Reading!
We live in a wonderfully diverse world! In recent years, there have been more books focusing on kids and families in the LGTBQ community. One [...]
Free E-books for Families and Educators
Need access to books online for your family or students? The following companies, who publish quality books purchased for our in-library collections, have generously offered [...]
Fun with a Box: Activities for Kids
If your family is anything like mine during quarantine, then you’ve been purchasing mostly online. The boxes are piling up. Why not use the extra [...]