Did you know that today is my favorite children’s author Beverly Cleary’s 100th birthday? Famous and beloved for her Beezus and Ramona (and Henry Huggins and Ribsy) books, Cleary wrote about real kids and their everyday lives and struggles with a comic touch. Never preachy, always lively and engaging, she wanted to write about ordinary […]
Libraries are a place with something to offend everyone. They are also places of discovery, wonder, enrichment, and understanding. Throughout this week dedicated to bringing Banned (and Challenged) Books to people’s attention, we have had some heart-warming moments: Listening to a mother tell her child the reasons given for banning Green Eggs and Ham, an […]
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program is a fun program to engage young minds in the discovery of reading. To read 1,000 books sounds like a lot, but kids LOVE to listen to stories; this is a great opportunity for you and your kid to bond through reading. Join 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten to help your […]
Last night the Kiva Book Club discussed The Poisoner’s Handbook, a non-fiction book by Deborah Blum. All in all, it was a successful selection. Some people found parts of the book slow, a little heavy on the technical/science side, or “gruesome,” but almost all of us agreed that we were kept interested by the true […]
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Social Stories Social Stories are common aides for addressing the social skills of individuals with special needs or to simply ease anxiety when visiting a new place. Social Stories help to guide new and current patrons on how to navigate a regular visit to the library. Our Social Stories are meant to be read before […]
Library Databases for Kids Kids eResources A-Z – ABC Mouse, BookFlix and More Math Tools Kit (in-library use only) Math tools are available for homework help in the Children’s area at the Central Library. The math tools are available at the children’s information desk. Kit Includes: Ruler Protractor T-Square Compass Graphing Paper General Help Links Free […]
Services in the Library 970West Studio – Production studio and Artist in Residence space. Accessibility– Services and resources for persons with disabilities. Adult Learning Center – One-to-one or small group instructions for adults looking to improve reading, writing, math and study skills. We also offer help with GED, the citizenship exam and English as a […]
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