A Special 10 Plus 1 Mops Birthday Party
On August 11, in the library’s parking lot from 2–4 p.m., we will celebrate the 10th birthday of our in-house puppet troupe known as MOPs. Or is that 10 + 1? Hmmm… Here’s a little history of the MOPs to…
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…
What Is Yule?
You’ve probably heard the term before, whether in reference to the Yule Log tradition, as a lyric of a “Yuletide Carol,” or the famous Hogwarts Yule Ball in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Many assume the word is…
Ray Bradbury, Hollywood and Star Trek! Oh my!
You have probably read one of Ray Bradbury’s books in school or have seen one of the movies based on his books. But did you know… His books and stories have been translated into over 40 languages. His most famous…
Celebrating 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage
Tuesday, August 18, 2020, marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women’s constitutional right to vote. In honor of this momentous celebration, we wanted to share a little history and some resources to…
Ramadan Books & Crafts for Kids and Families
Ramadan Mubarak to our neighbors! We’re sad we can’t be together this year to celebrate at our Ramadan READy program. So I looked through our digital collection to find stories and nonfiction you can access without leaving the house. You…
Let’s Celebrate: We’re 50 & Fine Free
We are officially a fine-free library! That means you no longer have to pay daily late fines on items that are overdue. We strive to provide excellent service to all residents in our district and understand that overdue fines can…
Spring Break in Children Services
Spring is taking over our Children Services Department Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3. Join us every day for drop-in crafts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and these special events for the whole family! Lunchtime Movies (Drop in)…
Celebrating Black History Month
We’ve put together a lineup of events and recommendations to help you celebrate Black History Month. Discover the history behind the Pullman maids and porters, enjoy a special storytime and craft based on The Stuff of Stars by Marion Dane…
As The Die Cuts – January 2020
Attention teachers and youth leaders! Did you know the Children’s Services Department has an Ellison Die Cut machine available for you to complete special projects and bulletin boards? All you have to provide is the paper and the manpower! Please…