Posted in Explore and Discover, News on February 2, 2023 at 7:00 am
When you hear someone say that that something is “for the birds,” they mean it is foolish and not to be taken too seriously. This month, the Great Backyard Bird Count on February 17–20 invites everyone to do something for the birds that isn’t foolish, is in fact helpful, and could be quite fascinating... […]
Tags: adults, bird counting, bird watching, citizen science, community, community science, kids, Mason bees, parents, science, STEAM, STEM, teens
Posted in News on January 25, 2023 at 6:00 am
View movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films, and educational videos that inspire, enrich, and entertain with Kanopy, the latest addition to our Digital Library. You can stream from Kanopy to enjoy an ad-free experience on your TV, mobile devices, and tablets as well as online in your browser. Viewing with Kanopy is […]
Tags: adults, devices, digital library, documentaries, film, Kanopy, kids, mobile, movies, online, online movies, parents, short films, streaming, teens
Posted in Parents and Teachers on January 24, 2023 at 6:00 am
By Melissa Rhoades Historic atrocities can feel like they’re not related to our lives today. But historic events were shaped and experienced by regular people like you and me. And regular people like you and me are shaping the future right now. As author Deborah Hopkinson writes in We Must Not Forget, “… it’s up […]
Tags: books, difficult topics, holocaust, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, kids, parents, racism, reading, talking
Posted in kids, Parents and Teachers on January 11, 2023 at 6:00 am
One of the best parts of working in a public library is interacting with children. Their wonder challenges adult cynicism. Their questions often make us think about the world in a new way. I asked my colleagues to share some of their favorite interactions children in the library. Here are some of those stories that we love. Kids can be tough custom […]
Tags: children, kids, parents, research, storytime, teachers
Posted in Explore and Discover on November 22, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Andrea Brumbaugh Not all personal book reviews are created equal. If you have spent any time on Goodreads, you’ve most likely seen some that simply state, “I hated it,” or “I loved it.” If these readers are writing the review for themselves so that they can look back later and see how they felt […]
Tags: adults, books, kids, LibraryThing, MyLibrary, reading, reviews, teens, tweens
Posted in Explore and Discover on November 9, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Melissa Rhoades & Dana Mannino Would you like this year’s Thanksgiving celebration to make your guests feel uplifted, connected, and hopeful? If so, you can participate in The Great Thanksgiving Listen, created by StoryCorps. Each Thanksgiving, StoryCorps encourages us to sit down with an elder, mentor, family member, friend, or someone we […]
Tags: adults, community, family, food, friends, HeritageQuest, kids, oral history, Project Memory, resources, storycorps, teens, tips, tweens
Posted in Explore and Discover, Parents and Teachers on September 14, 2022 at 6:00 am
Dyslexia is one of the most common specific learning disabilities (SLD) in the world. According to the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity, it affects up to 20 percent of the population. However, despite the high prevalence of this learning difference, it is often misunderstood by the general public, educators, and parents. As a result, dyslexia […]
Tags: adults, community, dyslexia, intervention, INW Dyslexia Alliance, kids, parents, reading, school, teens, tweens
Posted in kids, Parents and Teachers on September 13, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Alison Johnson Getting back into a routine for school is always a transition. If you have had a relaxed schedule during the summer months, frantic mornings do not have to characterize the start of the school year. The challenge is creating a routine that works for you and your family. Setting up schedules […]
Tags: back to school, caregivers, digital library, helpnow, homework, kids, parents, resources, routines, teens, tweens
Posted in Explore and Discover on August 17, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Caitlin Wheeler On July 12, 2022, NASA released its first images from the James Webb Space Telescope, and they are both breathtaking and groundbreaking in their ability to detect infrared light at a high resolution. The telescope operates with two cameras: NIRCam (near infrared camera), which looks at the shortest infrared wavelengths, and MIRI […]
Tags: adults, books, crafts, digital library, DIY, kids, Library of Things, NASA, parents, reading, science, space, STEM, teachers, technology, teens, telescope, tweens, Webb Telescope
Posted in Parents and Teachers on August 10, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Crystal Miller August is National Back to School Month. Starting a new year of school can require new clothes and school supplies, among other things. Some families may need some extra help to provide these things for their students. If you are able to help, there are many ways you can donate to help […]
Tags: back to school, children, clothes, helpnow, kids, Kindergarten, online tutoring, ready for kindergarten, school, school supplies, skills, supplies, tutoring