Behind the scenes of dramatic play in the library Written by Madelyn K., Youth Services Librarian If you’ve visited our children’s room in the past year, you’ve probably noticed the dramatic playstand near the entrance. From sandwich shops and intergalactic trading posts to fantasy pet adoption centers,...
The Summer Reading Club Bookmark Contest is back for 2025! Artists of all ages and skill levels can enter original designs based on this year’s theme: Color Our World. Entry forms are available at the library and by download here. Entries must be submitted at...
Did you know that, if you live in Guilford Township, the Children’s Room will bring books to you? What is Home Delivery? We offer two different types of home delivery services: collection kits – which are one-time deliveries you can request as frequently as you like –...
Looking for interesting winter reads for any age? Look no further! Check out these winter titles at a variety of reading levels! These books are all SNOW much fun!! Picture Books Winter is Here by Kevin Henkes Maisy's Snowy Day by Lucy Cousins The Snowy Nap by Jan...
Are you celebrating a holiday with your family this winter and looking for something new to try? Why not take some inspiration from the Icelandic Jólabókaflóð tradition? What is it? In Iceland, Jólabókaflóð (which translates to “The Yule book flood” in English) is a special holiday tradition...
Tired of waiting for snow? Make your own at home! What you will need Large mixing bowl Measuring cups Baking soda (2-3 cups) White hair conditioner (½ cup) Add the conditioner into your bowl first, then slowly combine the baking soda until it matches the texture of your preference. If the...
Come with Minli on her journey to Fruitless Mountain! Where the Mountain Meets the Moon follows the expedition of young, brave, and passionate Minli to change her family’s fortune. Minli must travel to Fruitless Mountain where she hopes to find the Old Man of the...
What are “Branches” books? When it comes to early reading, bridging the gap between picture books and chapter books can be daunting. This is where “Branches” books come in! Published by Scholastic, Branches books are a line of early chapter books that are designed specifically for...
Just like adults, kids can have very big emotions, and an important part of emotional development is learning how to identify these emotions. For kids, it can be scary and isolating when they feel big emotions and don’t understand how emotions can impact how we...
Reading to young children has many benefits. Academically, it teaches them how books work, helps them identify letter sounds, and increases their vocabulary. Socially and emotionally, sitting and reading with a caregiver strengthens the bond between adult and child and deepens the child’s sense of safety and...
