Did you know that the PGTPL Children's Room has a whole section devoted to folk and fairytales? That's right! Head over to the non-fiction shelves and look for J 398. Some of the books in this area are collections of classic fairytales, and others are...
While not yet a federally recognized holiday, April has been dedicated as Arab American Heritage Month from the 1990s onwards. The month is selected as a time to celebrate Arab American culture and contributions to the country. Listed below are five recommended books to read...
Looking for a lighthearted book series for your early reader? Check out the Katie Woo books! These books feature friendly, colorful illustrations, and there are several spin-off series as well as the original books. Follow Katie's adventures as she and her friends learn about the...
If you have experienced loss, you may be familiar with the analogy of grief as a ball that slowly shrinks over time. While everyone experiences loss differently, stories can be one way to help you cope and shrink the ball of grief over time. Here...
2021 Adult Reading Challenge Have you ever found yourself reading the same type of book over and over again? Do you tend to read the same genre or author? If so, join our 2021 Reading Challenge today! We've put together a list of 18 prompts to...
The patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick died on March 17 in the year 461 CE. Since that time, people in Ireland and Irish people around the world observe this day as St Patrick’s Day and they celebrate him and his accomplishments. Library Resources Here are some...
These books celebrate Black girl empowerment. From their curls to their imagination, these books show that Black women are capable of doing anything they aspire to and believe in! Bedtime Bonnet by Nancy Amanda Redd and Nneka Myers As family members braid, brush, twirl, roll, and tighten...
February is Black History Month! This is usually a time to read about the historic accomplishments and contributions made by Black people in medicine, culture, science, business, and social justice. It's also a time to learn about the struggles they faced due to slavery, and...
Black History Month Black History Month is a great time to celebrate the history and culture of African-Americans. PGTPL recently received a grant from Indiana Humanities and the Lilly Endowment, Inc. to purchase materials to advance racial equity. Today we're featuring five books from that collection...
At the beginning of The Lightning Thief, the first book in the Percy Jackson series, we meet Percy, a 12-year-old boy. At first glance, it seems like Percy is just a regular boy who lives with his mom and is trying to figure out life....
