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November 10, 2017

A Century of Picture Books

November is Picture Book Month! I think it's safe to assume that everyone has a picture book... or two... or many, that they've cherished throughout their life. Whether it's one that your parents read to you when you were little, one that you read to your children now, or the one that's been passed down for generations, picture books are meant to be shared with others, and that's what makes them so dear to our hearts. To celebrate Picture Book Month, here's our list of favorite picture books throughout the century!
November 17, 2017

Thanksgiving Books We are Grateful For!

In the spirit of November, here are the best five Thanksgiving books to help us remember the history and purpose of Thanksgiving!
February 9, 2018

Use this Library Lesson to Celebrate National Tell a Fairy Tale Day

Fairy tales spark the imagination of kids to believe in marvelous, mysterious, and unexplainable things. From places to people to ideas, fairy tales are the lifeblood of everyone’s childhood. Check out this library lesson and books to celebrate National Tell a Fairy Tale Day on February 26th!
March 14, 2018

23 Children’s Books to Read for International Children’s Book Day

International Children’s Book Day is on April 2nd. If we didn’t already have a good enough excuse to read children’s books, this day is for sure one!