Need a new book? We have plenty for you. We’re highlighting some new teen reads that have just hit our shelves. See one you like? Click on the title to place your hold. Amber and Clay by Schlitz, Laura Amy/ Iredale, Julia An artistic enslaved boy and a free-spirited girl become “linked together by the…
2020. One of the many lessons that this year has taught me is the necessity of creating safe and peaceful spaces, where my mind can rest. In my safe spaces, my favorite pastime is reading and journaling. I had the privilege to take time to read many new releases of books that made me laugh,…
1789: Twelve Authors Explore a Year of Rebellion, Revolution, and Change: “The Rights of Man.” What does that mean? In 1789 that question rippled all around the world. Do all men have rights–not just nobles and kings? What then of enslaved people, women, the original inhabitants of the Americas? In the new United States a…
Escape the heat of summer with these frosty titles!
SUMMER READING HAS OFFICIALLY STARTED! (*begins to dance*) The theme for Summer Reading is “Imagine Your Story”, and we’re so excited to share with you some of our favorite fairy tales and folk tales! But, I realized today, that we shouldn’t just read the amazing stories written by those who imagined their stories, but we…
Got the “library blues”? Miss checking out books and taking them home with? Need some NEW reads to check out for Summer Reading? No worries! Your friends at the Children’s Library, created digital…yes, DIGITAL Reader’s Advisories for your children. Each book can be found mainly on Libby (Overdrive) and Hoopla. There are some book suggestions…
