Online Library Resources for Kids

Mar 4, 2019 | Staff Picks For Kids

Online Library Resources for Kids By: Christina Shields You’ve just been assigned a research report for school and you cannot find any books on your topic! Don’t forget to check out the library’s awesome databases and non-fiction eBooks!  Many topics that may be...

Audiobooks: The Smoothie of the Literary World

Feb 27, 2019 | Staff Picks For Kids

Audiobooks: The Smoothie of the Literary World By: Anita Snyder I love smoothies. I can cram all manner of leafy greens into a smoothie that I normally wouldn’t eat.  It’s a great way to sneak in a little extra nutrition hidden in an icy, cold, fruity treat.  Those...

Books Based on Books and Other Literary Works

Feb 19, 2019 | Staff Picks For Kids

Books Based on Books and Other Literary Works Review by: Ally Muterspaw Literary stories are imaginative and original landscapes that we encounter on a day-to-day basis. Whether we hold them in our hands, or we witness them through e-readers or audiobooks, getting...

Ghosts in Youth Fiction

Feb 12, 2019 | Staff Picks For Kids

Ghosts in Youth Fiction Review by: Angela Dubinger During Black History Month, the library is featuring displays in the Teen Zone and in the Youth department that highlight black lives and experiences. In the midst of honoring this rich and important history, I wanted...

Fun with Snowflakes

Jan 7, 2019 | Staff Picks For Kids

Fun with Snowflakes By: Julie Armstrong There is just something magical about a snowflake. From the delicate design of each individual flake to the beauty of hundreds floating down on a cold winter day, snowflakes captivate us. Children especially love them, and for...