National Bison month is celebrated to show respect for these peaceful animals, as well as to celebrate their comeback, as there was once a time where they nearly went extinct! There are two living species of Bison left: the American Bison and the...
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Kids, Family Fun, Reading Jun 12, 2024
What’s the buzz with Cicadas? Cicadas are winged insects that are known for their loud and vibrant songs. These creatures start their lives as eggs, and they can live up to 17 years! Scientists divide Cicadas into two groups: annual and periodical....
Kids, Family Fun, Reading May 16, 2024
School might be over, but the learning doesn't have to end! Summer Reading is a great way to continue learning over the summer, and we have thousands of books for you to choose from. Keep your reading skills sharp by reading with us this summer!...
Kids, Family Fun, Reading May 13, 2024
This year, our theme for summer reading is Read, Renew, Repeat! According to the iRead prompt, the main idea behind this theme is conservation. Conservation as a movement focuses on protecting species from extinction, maintaining and restoring...
Family Fun, Kids, Reading May 6, 2024
Book Clubs are for everyone! When we participate in a book club, we are able to share our different thoughts and interpretations of the same story. This helps us learn to listen and value different opinions. Not only are Book Clubs a fun way talk...
Family Fun, Kids, Reading Apr 12, 2024
In this month's Author Highlight, we will be talking about Byron Barton. Byron Barton was an American author and illustrator of books for very young children. He was born on September 8, 1930 in Pawtucket, R.I. Just before Barton entered fourth...
Family Fun, Kids, Reading Apr 5, 2024
As you may have heard, on April 8th 2024 we will be able to witness a total solar eclipse! But what exactly is a solar eclipse? A solar eclipse is an event that happens when the moon passes between the earth and the sun. This causes the sun’s light...
Kids, Family Fun, Reading Mar 8, 2024
A Fairytale? What is that? I’m glad you asked. A fairytale is short children’s story that typically features magical beings or features like fairies or magic spells! Often, these stories come with a message that can be used for teaching purposes....
Kids, Art and Crafts, Family Fun, Reading Mar 3, 2024
Grab your stickers and your glitter glue because March is National Craft Month! This month-long celebration was created to motivate people to be creative and explore all the wonderful things you can create! There are so many fun ways that you can...
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