Many do not realize just how essential and impactful it is to interact with children while reading. This sets the groundwork for a lifetime of literacy and academic success. When we engage kids with the literature and illustrations as we read through a story, more connections are made aiding in a deeper understanding of the [...]
Happy LGBTQ+ Pride Month! If you're looking for some Queer Joy this month, look no further. I've got you covered with these books! Whether you're a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, celebrate all love with these summer reads. Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender (2020). Also available on e-book and downloadable audiobook [...]
Happy Summer Reading, everyone! This year our theme is World of Wonders. If you haven't signed up yet, you can click here to get started with Beanstack. Some folks may think that the Summer Reading Program is just for children, but it is actually available for all ages! This year, the adults who track and [...]
So, you’ve already binge-watched the ever-so-charming Heartstopper series on Netflix, and you’re waiting ever-so-patiently to get your hands on the Heartstopper graphic novel series by Alice Oseman. We know. It’s always checked out! Other than bingeing repeatedly on Charlie and Nick’s friendship-turned-sweet and budding romance on screen, you’re probably wondering what else you can read to [...]
It's hard to believe that we are already in June! June marks the beginning of summer, the days are warm and the sun is out longer, but some may not know that June is also PTSD Awareness Month. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health disorder that occurs after a traumatic event. PTSD is diagnosed [...]
Summer is just around the corner, and a lot of you will be getting outside! If you're looking for tips and information about the natural world around us, look no further! The Curious Nature Guide (print) (ebook on Hoopla) With dozens of simple prompts and exercises, best-selling author, naturalist, and artist Clare Walker Leslie invites [...]
Hello everyone! A few weeks ago, I was in South Korea with my husband. We visited one of the most famous libraries in Seoul, the capital city! It is called Jeongdok Public Library, and it is a popular destination to study and for couples to bring a first date! The main library building isn't [...]
Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao by Kat Zhang (2019) - also available on e-book from the Indiana Digital Library. Amy loves to make bao with her family, but her bao never come out quite perfect. Can Amy figure out how to make the perfect bao? This sweet picture book celebrates perseverance and you can [...]
May is an observation month for a variety of different conditions, awareness's, and cultures (including some we've covered in blog posts), but there is one that is close to my heart: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness. You may be thinking, "what is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?" That was my question when I sat in the orthopedic surgeons office, waiting [...]
We at the Library are very excited for the World of Wonders 2022 summer reading program! This summer promises to be the most normal summer reading season we have had since 2019, and let me tell you, we are thrilled to leave modified and reduced programming behind. Our entire staff has been working hard all [...]