The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill was the winner of the 2017 Newbery Medal. It’s not hard to see why. This is a story with complex themes, but presented in a way that is understandable for middle grade readers. Two of the...
Pick a night of the week for some “book club” fun! Your family book club doesn’t have to look like a traditional book club. Every evening, you can sit down as a family and spend time reading a book together. You can pass the book...
When a child is learning to read, an essential first step is connecting letters to their sounds. Standard alphabet books typically feature one letter per page with a variety of things that start with that letter. Those are great for introducing those sounds and building...
Reading to your child can be a wonderful indoor activity on these cold winter days. Here are some winter weather picture books to enjoy while staying cozy at home! There was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow by Lucille Colandro “A cumulative tale in which a...
Happy New Year! As we head into the New Year many of us make resolutions or goals to try new things. Here are books for young readers about trying new things, making goals, and new beginnings! Non-fiction The Wolves Return: A New Beginning for Yellowstone National Park...
Upcycling is an eco-friendly and inexpensive way to give fun and creative gifts for any occasion. Upcycling reduces waste, air and water pollution. It’s also beneficial in that it conserves energy and resources! Handmade and upcycled gifts are more unique and personalized than anything you can find...
Have you ever been curious about which books get checked out the most at the library? As the year comes to a close, we took a look at the highest-circulating items in the Children’s Room. Here are the top titles in each category for 2025: Children’s...
November is a great time to work on establishing a habit of gratitude with your children. Establishing a habit of gratitude can help form positive mental health in your child, which improves mood, helps them handle stress, boosts resilience, and raises self-confidence/self-esteem! All of these...
November is National Native American Heritage Month. There are three main tribes originally located in our area: The Kiikaapoi (also known as Kickapoo), Kaskaskia, and the Myaamia, or Miami. The Indigenous people have several games of skill that are still popular today. One of these games...
The air is crisp and the leaves are falling. It’s the perfect time to do a craft inside while you’re warm and cozy. Here are three crafts to try this fall: Leaf Printing For this craft you’ll need leaves, paint, paint brushes, and paper or a canvas....
