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 [...]
Happy Spring! Whether or not the weather agrees, it's time to celebrate spring! Flowers are blooming, birds are returning, there's more light in the evenings, and eventually the temperatures will be getting warmer. Visit your library to check out some books to read about the change in seasons. Bear Wants More by Karma Wilson, illustrated [...]
Did you know that April is Arab American Heritage Month? Arab America and the Arab American Foundation launched the Arab American Heritage Month initiative in 2017 and since that time it has gained recognition, including being federally recognized starting in 2021. When I heard about this, my first question was who falls under the identity [...]
March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility! Reading books can be a great way for kids to see themselves reflected in literature or to learn about people who are different from them. If you want to learn about being an ally to transgender and nonbinary young people check out these tips from The Trevor [...]
March is Disability Awareness Month, which makes it a great time to pick up a book featuring kids living with disabilities. Today I've got 8 suggestions for you from our Teen collection. Happy reading! Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro. Also available on downloadable audiobook in the Indiana Digital Library. Struggling with panic attacks and [...]
We have a lot of books for beginning readers in our library collection, but if you're looking for something more specific, I know it can be hard to find. In honor of African American History Month in February, I wanted to spotlight some of our beginning reader titles with African American characters. Check out these [...]