“Watercress” is a picture book based on the story of a young Chinese girl who is riding in a car with her parents through Ohio when her parents see watercress growing on the side of the road. At first the girl is very embarrassed and...
Whether it’s a story before bed, a playtime favorite, or an assigned book for school, reading aloud with your child is a great way to spend quality time as a family. However, as children grow into independent readers, it can be challenging for families to...
Try creative ways to have fun in snowy weather! Then go back inside, warm up, and learn more about snow from these entertaining information books. Adventures In the Snow Snow Play: How to Make Forts & Slides & Winter Campfires, Plus the Coolest Loch Ness Monster and 23...
‘Tis the season to bake up a storm! There’s no better way to spread some festive cheer than to make some holiday recipes from the cookbooks below, or from our featured display at the library. Click on the book title to place a hold on...
Book Review: Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o Plot summary: Based partially on the author’s own childhood, Sulwe is the story of a young girl whose skin is darker than many others, including members of her family. She struggles with her self-esteem due to this and does not feel...
Are you ready for the next Big Library Read? From November 2-16, Darcie Little Badger’s indigenous fantasy novel, A Snake Falls to Earth, will be available without waiting on the Libby app or by visiting https://idl.overdrive.com/. Readers from around the globe can then discuss the novel online at https://biglibraryread.com/join-the-discussion/ or by using...
OverDrive’s latest Big Library Read is A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger! From November 2-16, booklovers with a PGTPL library card can join thousands of others around the globe by borrowing Darcie Little Badger’s indigenous YA fantasy novel, A Snake Falls to...
With Halloween only days away, have you decided what your jack-o’-lantern will look like? From painting to carving, to accessorizing, we’ve selected some books that will give you plenty of ideas and inspiration for your pumpkin party this Halloween. Click on a book title to...
Fall is almost here! Start the season off with some spooky reads that will scare and thrill you. The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass When a murderous ghost begins to haunt sixteen-year-old Jake Livingston, high school soon becomes a different kind of survival game. Go Hunt...
Do you remember the Where’s Waldo and I Spy Books? The Children’s Room has a Search and Find section for this kind of book. Books like these are fun, but they can also help your child develop attention to detail, perseverance, and problem-solving! If You Go...
