As conversations about teen mental health have continued to grow and evolve, so too has our collection of books and resources. If you or a friend are dealing with anxiety, depression, body image issues, and related topics, or if you are on the lookout for...
Hidden Figures, a bestselling novel and award-winning film, tells the story of the “West Computing” group, the exceptionally talented African American women whose manual calculations sent John Glenn into orbit. Join us in celebrating five years since the novel’s release by learning about other incredible...
Need a new game to play with your preschooler, but don't know what to get? Use our board game collection to try out games before you buy them! Below are three recommendations for the preschoolers in your life. Why should you play board games? Board games are...
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed every year from September 15 to October 15 to honor the history, contributions, and traditions of Hispanic and Latin American communities. If you are interested in learning more about the significance of this month, check out last year's blog...
Here are five fantasy books that may pique your interests! Inkheart by Cornelia Funke Inkheart follows Meggie and her father, a bookbinder named Mo. As one may guess, they bind books, but as Meggie soon learns, bookbinding can be much more dangerous than she had anticipated, when...
School may have just started, but it’s the perfect time to start planning for fall break or a weekend trip! We’ve selected some Indiana travel guides that will take you from toboggan runs, to wineries, to alpaca farms. Click on the book title to place...
For some reason, every summer I get the urge to take a deep dive into mysteries and thrillers. Forget trips to the beach; I want a trip to a haunted castle! If your J Fiction reader is anything like me, here are some of our...
The Olympics have returned! The 2021 Tokyo Olympics begin on Friday, July 23 with the opening ceremony and run until Sunday, August 8. After a year’s delay, athletes and spectators alike are eager for the competition to resume. To learn more about the Olympics itself,...
We are always adding new books to our collection in the Children's Room! Here are some recent favorite picture books and early readers. Picture Books Perfect Pigeons by Katherine Battersby The perfect pigeons are all alike, except for that one who is happy to be different. Maybe the...
Love sports and learning about famous athletes? We have two non-fiction books that are perfect for young fans! Then, check out some other recommended reads! Women in Sports by Rachel Ignotofsky From skateboarding to gymnastics, this book introduces 50 female athletes spanning over forty sports! Starting in...
