Black History Month: Non-Fiction
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Black History Month: Non-Fiction

Go out there and swear to this world your oath, not with your words, but with what you do. Not with your hand over your heart, but with your hand outstretched to a world that desperately needs your hand, your help, your insights, your creativity, your honor, your courage. It needs you.” — Senator Cory…

Honoring Veteran’s Day
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Honoring Veteran’s Day

The United States celebrated Veteran’s Day every November 11th which observes the armistice that ended the First World War. The armistace went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918. It was called “Armistice Day” until May 1954 when Congress officially named it “Veteran’s Day.” The holiday…

Hot Off The Press #1121
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Hot Off The Press #1121

Leaves are falling and its getting chilly! Take some “me time” and learn something new! Take a look at some of the books we are super excited about this month. Interested in reserving a title? Simply click on the title to be redirected to our online catalog Drawing secrets revealed : basics by Parks, Sarah Artist extraordinaire…

Teen Reads: Historical Fiction (WWII)
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Teen Reads: Historical Fiction (WWII)

Flygirl – Smith, Sherri L. Ida Mae Jones dreams of flight. Her daddy was a pilot and being black didn’t stop him from fulfilling his dreams. But her daddy’s gone now, and being a woman, and being black, are two strikes against her. When America enters the war with Germany and Japan, the Army creates…

Great Books for 10th Graders
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Great Books for 10th Graders

Are you a student looking for a book to read for a book report, a reading list or just need good book? The books below might help you find your next reading adventure! For more ideas and listing of recommended books for other grades, click here. Carry on Rowell, Rainbow Simon Snow is the worst Chosen…