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State Birds are so “Tweet”!
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State Birds are so “Tweet”!

Jun 6, 2026

What do Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia all have in common?  If you guessed their state bird, you’re right! These states have the Northern Cardinal as their state bird, but...

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Reading the Call Numbers
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Reading the Call Numbers

May 22, 2026

How do you answer the call of library books? Are you stuck in the stacks, scratching your head? Trying to navigate the numbers to find your perfect book? Understanding the call numbers on books can be confusing - and frustrating - if you’re not...

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Riders Up! at the Kentucky Derby
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Riders Up! at the Kentucky Derby

May 15, 2026

Do you know about the Kentucky Derby? Let’s talk about it! The Kentucky Derby is a famous horse race that is held every year in Louisville, Kentucky. In 1872, Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr. was inspired by famous horse races he saw in England and...

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Author Hightlight: Renée Watson
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Author Hightlight: Renée Watson

Mar 20, 2026

Educator. Poet. Activist. Best-selling and award-winning author. Although, it could seem unlikely that all these titles could apply to one person, you'll be happy to find out that they all apply to the author Renée Watson! She has written over 20...

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History Makers of Black History Month
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History Makers of Black History Month

Feb 24, 2026

Black History Month is celebrated every February as a way to celebrate the achievements and the history of African Americans in the United States.   This month honors many notable figures like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who fought for equal...

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Let’s Celebrate Ramadan!
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Let’s Celebrate Ramadan!

Feb 17, 2026

“Ramadan Mubarek” and “Ramadan Kareem” are two phrases you might start hearing more often as Ramadan approaches. These are greetings during Ramadan, and mean “Have a blessed [or] generous Ramadan.”   Ramadan Kareem means Ramadan the Generous...

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Author Highlight: Drew Daywalt
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Author Highlight: Drew Daywalt

Jan 7, 2026

Crayons - those colorful commodities found almost everywhere. Stores. Classrooms. Libraries. Homes. Even though each box of crayons has the same colors, not all colors are used the same. Favorite-colored crayons are worn down to nubs, while other...

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What’s a “Decodable” anyway?
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What’s a “Decodable” anyway?

Jan 5, 2026

If you've clicked on this post, there’s a chance that you might be asking yourself “What is a Decodable?” If you're looking for an answer, well, you’ve come to right place! Decodables is a non-fiction book series created by Jump! This series has...

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