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Reading in the Middle: National Make a Friend Day

Posted about 1 year ago by Adriane Marshall
The term “middle grade readers” refers to children in the middle of elementary school, students between the ages of 8 and 12, or third though sixth grade. These readers have […]
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Storytime at Home: Valentine’s Day

Posted about 1 year ago by Sarah Fenninger
Welcome to the Storytime at Home series! Every other week, we share a list of book options tied to a kid-approved theme, a craft you can set up to go […]
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: February 2025

Posted about 1 year ago by Katie Heslop
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide initiative to encourage reading to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. To learn more about how to start the program, visit the 1,000 Books Before […]
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The Busy Parents’ Book Club – “A Psalm for the Wild-Built” by Becky Chambers

Posted about 1 year ago by Jennifer Deuell
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January Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 1 year ago by Genevievre Wood
Don’t know what to read next? Looking for YA book recommendations? Welcome to the Book Chat with the Young Adult Team. Every month, the YA Team each recommends a favorite […]
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January Book Chat with Youth Services Team

Posted about 1 year ago by Lisa Wiertel
Happy New Year! Welcome to another installment in our series of blog posts featuring children’s books we’re currently loving! “Book Chat with the Youth Services Team” features one book recommendation […]
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Storytime at Home: Baking

Posted about 1 year ago by Sarah Fenninger
Welcome to the Storytime at Home series! Every other week, we share a list of book options tied to a kid-approved theme, a craft you can set up to go […]
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YA Reads: Retellings

Posted about 1 year ago by Genevievre Wood
New Year, new you? How about New Year, new take on a classic? These YA fictional retellings breathe new life into time honored classic stories and refresh beloved fairy tales. […]
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Posted about 1 year ago by Jennifer Deuell
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is celebrated each year on the third Monday of January. It is meant to honor the life and achievements of the great civil rights leader, […]
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Richmond Public Library Wrapped! (2024)

Posted about 1 year ago by Danny
Posted in Book Reviews
The featured flipbook is a collection of staff playlists, showcasing a few of our most loved songs of 2024. We hope that you enjoy our selections and feel invited to […]
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