Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted for removal or restrictions in libraries and schools. Banned Books Week highlights the value of free and open access to information. I Am Jazz by Jessica Herthel & Jazz Jennings is a true story about a young […]
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted for removal or restrictions in libraries and schools. Banned Books Week highlights the value of free and open access to information. In previous posts this week we have focused on books or book series. Today the focus […]
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted for removal or restrictions in libraries and schools. Banned Books Week highlights the value of free and open access to information. Like Harry Potter, the Captain Underpants book series by Dav Pilkey is also one of the […]
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted for removal or restrictions in libraries and schools. Banned Books Week highlights the value of free and open access to information. Harry Potter is one of the most challenged children’s books of the 21st century! Many parents, […]
If Winter Break has you feeling stir crazy, bring home something extra fun from the library. Our STEM Kits will save the day with something cool to build or play with! No need to feel antsy when you can tinker around with science, technology, engineering, and math. You’ll have something exciting to tell your friends about when you get back […]
It’s that time of year again! Every January the American Library Association announces the Newbery and Caldecott Medal winners. Now that the results are in for the 2017 awards, we are excited to share! Drum roll, please…. 2017 Newbery Medal Award WinnerThe Girl Who Drank the Moon, by Kelly BarnhillEvery year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as […]
Early Learning Kits are a collection of educational materials for the little learners in your life. From preschool into the early elementary grades, we have kits that cover common curriculum topics. This is a great way to make a home connection with what your child is learning at school, a great resource for homeschooling families, or simply an easy way […]
The school year is in full swing, and the children in our lives are ever growing and changing. It’s probably a good time to mention we have the Carlton Whitney Parent Teacher Collection. Named for former board member and local educator, Carlton Whitney, this collection consists of books, kits and videos especially for teachers, parents and caregivers. If you need […]
In the spirit of Halloween, and right on the tail of our first ever Maker Fair, we have conjured up a collection of books that will inspire the DIY wizard in you. For a ghoulish good time for all, check out the book list below for ideas of things to make for a freakishly fun Halloween. From fabulous costumes to […]
We have a lot of great magazine titles for kids already — including Ranger Rick, Sports Illustrated for Kids, National Geographic, and many more — and now we’ve added some new titles to check out! Stop by the Youth Services desk on the lower level. Disney Jr.Designed for preschoolers, this magazine has games and activities all about their favorite Disney characters. Scooby-DooScooby-Doo magazine […]
