Would you like your child’s screen time to promote literacy and encourage a love of reading? We have an app for that! Your PGTPL library card gives you access to TumbleBooks, which is a digital collection of books featuring narration, music, and animation that bring the stories...
Spring is just around the corner, and many of us are ready to spend time outside! Gardening is a fun family activity packed with multiple opportunities to learn about science and nature. While it’s still too early to plant Spring seeds outside, it’s the perfect time...
As spring begins to take hold, it is the perfect time for children to learn about plants and how they grow! The following books from our collection can help your child learn about how plants grow, and you can visit our seed library for flower,...
Some of the best stories hide in our non-fiction section. It can be intimidating to look for books in that area, but did you know that’s where poetry, traditional fairy tales, and true stories live? Check out these stories from our non-fiction section that read...
Since 1975, the United States has welcomed over 3.6 million refugees – people who have had to flee their home countries due to war or political persecution. When talking about refugees, children may have a lot of questions such as “What is a refugee?” and...
Observe Black History Month by reading picture books that honor the struggles, highlight the contributions, and celebrate the experiences of Black Americans. Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed “When young Mae Jemison is asked by her teacher what she wants to be when she grows up,...
Are you interested in learning a new language? Check out Mango Languages! Mango Languages offers lessons on over 70 languages, including English for those learning English as a second language. Mango Languages is accessible through the library’s website on our “digital resources” page. If you have...
One of my favorite experiments as a child was making rock candy in my mother’s kitchen! Watching the sugar crystal molecules form and grow and observing the changes as the days go by is an incredible experience! Ingredients 6 Mason jar or glass (8 oz or...
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...
