Three Simple Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day
If you’re at all like me, you really appreciate your mom. Moms are always doing stuff for us, sacrificing so much to make our lives better. They often can be found taking care of everyone around them, even if those…
Own Voices Titles to Kickoff Black History Month
Black History Month is celebrated in February as a way to deepen our understanding of United States history, as well as recognize the contributions that African and Black Americans have made to the country. These contributions are so impressive because…
Last Minute Holiday Books and Movies
We can say with certainty that 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone. The holiday season is another difficult time for many with the stress of buying presents, preparing celebrations, making decorations and all that jazz. Enter a global…
10 Books to Read to Celebrate Picture Book Month
November is National Picture Book Month, a time for us to celebrate all of the wonderful books that helped us learn to read. To celebrate, Lynnette and I created this video to share with you our top 10 favorite picture…
Stop Fretting: Find Great Kid’s Music on Hoopla
Sometimes it can be hard going through the vast number of musical albums written for children. There are so many good options, decision paralysis sets in and many just default to Kidz Bop. We have a number of great music…
Banned Books Week: A Celebration of Freedom
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government…
Brett’s eResource Review: Scholastic Teachables
The upcoming school year will look different for a lot of students, parents and teachers. Whether your children are remote learning, hybrid learning or you’ve decided to homeschool, we have a variety of resources that can help your child on…
Finding eBooks for Kids on cloudLibrary
Have you used cloudLibrary before? If not, you’re in for a treat. Those who are already enjoy OverDrive will love this resource. cloudLibrary is a fantastic app for kids and families looking for eBooks and eAudiobooks to enjoy from the convenience…
“Passing”: A Song About Persistence and Light in Dark Times
Hi! I work at the library, but you may not have seen me since I work in the back selecting physical and digital materials for the library’s children collection. I love my job, but when I’m not doing that, I’m…
Taking it Into OverDrive! Find Great Reads for Kids Stuck at Home
It can be tough to be stuck inside, especially for kids. They still have school, but with extracurricular activities and social lives being canceled, they have plenty of free time to fill. Luckily, it’s super easy to find new children’s…