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We are featuring a new author and illustrator in an Inspirations kit, James Yang. Stop by the Children’s Services Desk and pick up a bag while supplies last! James Yang is a Korean American artist who wrote and illustrated books…

When my parents came back from a trip to Hawaii, my mom told me about the Hawaiian quilts they had seen in museums. Two traditional Hawaiian quilts are appliqued quilts (with a design that might remind you of a paper…

We are featuring a new illustrator in an Inspirations kit, Isabel Quintero. Stop by the Children’s Services Desk and pick up a bag while supplies last. Each bag contains a pencil and an eraser shaped like a vehicle. You will…

We are featuring a new illustrator in an Inspirations kit! Stop by the Children’s Services Desk and pick up a bag while supplies last. Our latest kit highlights Rudy Gutierrez. Each bag contains a blank book for sketching, chalk and…

The latest author and illustrator to be featured in an Inspirations kit is Vashti Harrison! You can make a paper doll (based on her illustrations in the Little Leaders series) and two outfits for the doll to wear. You can…

We are featuring a second author and illustrator in an Inspirations kit! Stop by the Children’s Services Desk and pick up a bag while supplies last. Our latest kit highlights S.D. Nelson. Each bag contains materials and instructions for galaxy…

Pick up an Inspirations kit at the Children’s Services Desk! This is a new program where kids of all ages can get inspired and discover diverse authors and artists through hands-on activities. The first featured author and illustrator is Grace…

Pi Day is coming! Who’s planning to bake a pie (or buy a pie)? Many of us enjoy this unofficial holiday (March 14 or 3.14, get it?) as an excuse to enjoy pie. Some folks like having a reason to…

We want to celebrate beginning readers as they learn new skills! Sign up at the Children’s Services Desk to be part of We Like Reading, a new reading program for young readers in grades K–2. Similar to our 1,000 Books…

This month is a great time for tennis! The weather here may be snowy, but Australia has been enjoying a summery Australian Open, and more competitions are going on around the world. You can travel around the world and into…