Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, will start on November 12 this year. This holiday (also called Deepavali) symbolizes the "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance." (Source.) Whether you regularly celebrate Diwali or are new to learning about this holiday, here are some picture books perfect for reading right [...]
If you're looking for Christian books to share with your family, we have plenty to choose from for all ages. You can find Bible stories and many Christian books in the 200s in the nonfiction stacks, but it can sometimes be challenging to find them when they're within the fiction stacks. Here are some of [...]
Monday, October 9 is Indigenous People's Day. This holiday celebrates and honors indigenous American people and it's a great day to check out some books by indigenous authors. I've gathered some of the picture books by indigenous authors we've added to our collection over the past year in case you need some ideas of books [...]
We're currently right in the middle of Hispanic Heritage Month! Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 - October 15. Jessie wrote up a wonderful post about what Hispanic Heritage Month is and how we can celebrate it. Another great way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month is by reading and sharing books by Latinx authors. [...]
Have you signed up for Reads & Roasts? This reading challenge for adults runs through November 1. Log reading and earn prizes, including a super cute Reads & Roasts coffee mug. Plus you'll be entered to win grand prizes, including gift cards to local sponsoring coffee shops. Just sign up on Beanstack to get started [...]
September 11 is Patriot Day in the United States. Patriot Day is observed to remember the people killed in the attacks of September 11, 2001. While adults may remember these events all too clearly, today's kids have no memory of the event - it happened before they were born. Books can be a gateway to [...]
Have you ever joined a book group? Did you know that your Library offers many monthly book groups that are free and open to the public? If you're new to book groups or not sure if you'd like to try one, let me tell you how they work. A book group is a group that [...]
As the new school year gets underway, it's a great time to read and learn about making friends and being a good friend. Check out one of these books to share with a child in your life. And have the best school year ever! Blocks by Irene Dickson. Ruby has red blocks. Benji has blue [...]
You have a few weeks to read s'more books and log your reading for the Summer Reading Program; why not take a trip to summer camp with these middle grade novels? Be Prepared by Vera Brosgol (2018). E-book. Vera desperately wants to fit in, but it's not easy when you're the only Russian girl in [...]
Happy Fourth of July! Even though our Library buildings are not open today, you can still access digital books and resources through your library. We celebrate our freedom today, including the freedom to read freely. Check out e-books, downloadable audiobooks, and digital magazines in the Indiana Digital Library. Need a suggestion to get you started? [...]