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Horror, Monsters, Survival Books for Grades 6-8

August 31, 2022

For spooky stories, monsters, and action-packed survival manuals look no further than this Horror and Survival list for Grades 6-8 Horror with links Here are just some of the scary titles on this list.

Read Beyond the Beaten Path

June 30, 2022

The theme for our 2022 summer reading program is Read Beyond the Beaten Path! Read Beyond the Beaten Path combines camp, adventure, and skill development. “Summer camp at the library” can encompass many different summer experiences: from outdoor activities such as hiking, campfires, stories, and s’mores to nature programs, arts and crafts, music, and so much more! Explore […]

Poetry

April 26, 2022

Rhyming picture books. Poem collections and anthologies. Novels in verse. Limericks, poetic stanzas, tongue twisters, and rhymes. Find all of that and more in this list of recommended reads for national poetry month. Click the linked titles to reserve a copy to pick up at the library. Picture Books Surf’s Up (2015) by Kwame Alexander […]

Get Creative!

March 8, 2022

March is National Crafting Month! The word “crafting” covers a lot but generally refers to practicing creative skills. Examples include knitting and crocheting, paper folding and origami, woodworking, and jewelry making. Crafting is anything artistic and created by hand. This month, set aside some time to work on your favorite craft or dabble in something […]

E Is For Elephant

February 9, 2022

An African elephant can weigh 13,000 pounds which means an elephant weighs as much as 41,600 books! That is a lot of books! There are not that many books on this list, but there is still plenty to learn and enjoy. Check out these stories all starring elephants. Click the linked titles to reserve a […]

Great Books About Grandparents

September 12, 2021

Grandparents’ Day is September 12th. This list has plenty of titles to celebrate grandparents this Sunday and every day after! Board Books Grandma Loves You Because You’re You (2018) by Liza BakerGrandma’s Kitchen (2018) by Madison LodiGo, Grandpa, Go! (2020) by Lynn PlourdeHow to Babysit a Grandpa (2018) by Jean ReaganJust Like Grandpa! (2006) by […]

Back to School

August 10, 2021

It is that time of year again. Help your child prepare for school with some of these back-to-school stories. Browse through the slideshows and click the linked title to reserve a copy. PICTURE BOOKS EASY READERS NONFICTION GRAPHIC NOVELS JUVENILE INTERMEDIATE FICTION JUVENILE FICTION AUDIOBOOKS / KITS ESPAÑOL / BILINGÜE

Children’s Reads for AAPI Heritage Month

May 12, 2021

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Check out these title to celebrate and learn! Board Books Lunar New Year (2018) by Hannah Eliot ; illustrated by Alina ChauOne, Two, Three Dim Sum: A Mandarin-English Counting Book (2020) by Rich Lo ; also available on hooplaSummertime Rainbow: A Bilingual Book of Colors = […]

Earth Month Reads for Children

April 13, 2021

April is Earth Month! Check out these books to learn more about the Earth and how to protect it. Board Books Rocks (2020) by Emmy KastnerWhat Do You See? : A Lift-the-Flap Book About Endangered Animals (2009) by Stephen Krensky ; illustrated by Amy SchimlerLittle Muir’s Song (2019) by John Muir ; pictures by Susie […]

Girl Power!

March 3, 2021

March is National Women’s History Month! Celebrate with your little one by checking out some of these reads about powerful and inspiring women. Board Books Dream Big, Little One (2018) by Vashti Harrison ; Find at DKPLThink Big, Little One (2019) by Vashti Harrison ; Find at DKPLThis Little Trailblazer: A Girl Power Primer (2017) […]

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Tween

Horror, Monsters, Survival Books for Grades 6-8

Read Beyond the Beaten Path

Poetry

Get Creative!

E Is For Elephant

Great Books About Grandparents

Back to School

Children’s Reads for AAPI Heritage Month

Earth Month Reads for Children

Girl Power!

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Tween

Horror, Monsters, Survival Books for Grades 6-8

Read Beyond the Beaten Path

Poetry

Get Creative!

E Is For Elephant

Great Books About Grandparents

Back to School

Children’s Reads for AAPI Heritage Month

Earth Month Reads for Children

Girl Power!

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