Celebrate families near and far with one of these great picture books from PGTPL! The Family Book by Todd Parr One Family by George Shannon Two Is Enough by Janna Matthies We Belong Together: a Book about Adoption and Families by Todd Parr The Great Big Book of Families by Mary Hoffmann Families...
If you're interested in looking at the newest children's books, movies, and music at the library, there are few ways to find what you're looking for! New book shelf The yellow shelf closest to the door of the Children's Room holds the items purchased by the library...
In the first installment of the Artemis Fowl series, written by Eoin Colfer, we meet a 12-year-old criminal mastermind named Artemis, who wants nothing more than to restore his family’s fortune. He is the sole head of the Fowl empire, which was passed down to...
Are you looking for ways to support your child’s growing literacy skills? Try some of these family literacy activities! Don’t be afraid to think outside the box: children learn in many different ways and everyday experiences can be great enrichment tools. Here are a few...
If your little one likes small thrills and gentle chills, these picture books from PGTPL will be the perfect treat this Halloween! Come in today to check them out, or place them on hold through Evergreen by clicking on the titles below. Ed Emberley’s classic, Go...
Fall is a great time to get outside with your child! Going for a walk and interacting with nature can give you a chance to explore and ask questions together without having to rush. Here are a few ideas for activities to try on your...
This year, Trick-or-Treat on Simmons Street will look a little different for many due to the Covid-19 pandemic. For the past decade PGTPL has hosted a community-wide event in partnership with several community organizations and businesses. This year we are excited to provide a different...
As the weather gets cooler and the trees blaze with autumn colors, check out these fables and folktales that celebrate the changing of the seasons! You can put these titles on hold through by following the links below, or searching in PGTPL's library app! Thirteen Moons...
Celebrate babies with this sweet storytime to try at home! Suggested books to share Click on the link to place these titles on hold. B is for Baby by Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank This is Our Baby, Born Today by Varsha Bajaj and Eliza Wheeler Baby’s Day by Katrine Crow...
As you work on learning numbers and letters with your young child, don’t forget to spend some time developing their emotional literacy as well. Emotional literacy refers to a child’s ability to identify emotions. When a child can label emotions like happy, sad, mad, surprised, worried,...
