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? [...]
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, so it's a great time of year to pick up a book by an LGBTQ+ author. But what kind of book are you in the mood for? I have a handful of diverse selections today, so hopefully there's something that suits you. If not, feel free to let me know [...]
Father's Day is Sunday, June 18! Of course your Library has tons of picture books about ALL KINDS of dads and you can find them by searching for "fathers" in our catalog or click here to get a list of picture books. If you're looking for books about African American fathers, it can be a [...]
Mother's Day is coming up this Sunday on May 14 (don't forget!), which makes this the perfect time to check out some adorable picture books featuring moms and grandmas. Grab one or a handful to read together this weekend! The Boy & the Bindi by Vivek Shraya (2016). When a young boy becomes fascinated by [...]
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and I have some suggestions if you're looking for something to read to commemorate this heritage month. These books are published for adults, but if you're more interested in books for kids and teens, I've got suggestions for that, too. All of these books are available for checkout [...]
We've just created a new section in our Children's Room for Early Chapter Books. I invite you to come on in and check it out, especially if you have kids who are just graduating from the Easy Readers to the Fiction section. Where are the Early Chapter Books located? They are in the Children's Room [...]