Read Across America is an initiative created by the National Education Association, to celebrate reading and to motivate children and teens to find the love and joy in reading. Here in the Children’s Library, our ultimate goal is to spark the love for reading, while creating a space and community where everyone feels seen and…
“To quote from Whitman, ‘O me! O life!… of the questions of these recurring; of the endless trains of the faithless… of cities filled with the foolish; what good amid these, O me, O life?’ Answer. That you are here — that life exists, and identity; that the powerful play goes on and you may…
“We do not have to look very far to see the tragic consequences which develop when men worship the almighty dollar. First it causes men to be more concerned about making a living than making a life. This is the danger forever threatening our capitalistic economy which places so much emphasis on the profit motive under more or less competitive conditions.” (MLK)
What is your favorite breakfast food? If it’s pancakes, you’re in for a treat, because today is dedicated to these scrumptious morning favorites! Since Mardi Gras/Shrove Tuesday/National Pancake Day happened already (February 16), we are still celebrating by sharing some titles that will make you want to eat these warm and fluffy rounded goodness. Whether…
“Stravinsky was born in Russia in a town now called Lomonosov near St. Petersburg on 5 June 1882, although he lived for most of his life outside his home country, in Switzerland, France and later America, also obtaining French and American nationalities.” (British Library)
Check out this fun YouTube science video all about the water cycle! Round and round and round goes the Water Cycle! C’mon y’all get down with the water cycle! The Big Book of Weather : A Look At How Things Work For Kids by Jessica Stoller-Conrad The Big Storm: A Very…
