Book Reviews

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Reading in the Middle: Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month

Posted about 2 months ago by Adriane Marshall
May is AANHPI Heritage Month! AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) was first designated as a week celebration in 1978 by President Jimmy Carter. In 1990 Congress designated […]
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May Book Chat with the Young Adult Team

Posted about 2 months ago by Genevievre Wood
What We’re Reading (and Loving) 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 […]
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Storytime at Home: Chickens

Posted about 2 months ago by Madison Eversoll
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Welcome to the Storytime at Home Series! Once a month, we highlight a kid-approved theme with book lists, songs and rhymes, and a simple craft you can try at home. […]
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: A Booklist

Posted about 2 months ago by Jennifer Deuell
Every May, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month offers an opportunity to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander […]
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Skills Spotlight: Listening is Literacy

Posted about 3 months ago by Madison Eversoll
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Welcome to Skills Spotlight, a monthly blog where a Youth Services Librarian breaks down simple early literacy tips! When we picture early literacy, we often think of books, scribbling, and […]
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April Book Chat with Youth Services Team

Posted about 3 months ago by Madison Eversoll
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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 from each of […]
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April Book Chat with the Young Adult Team

Posted about 3 months ago by Genevievre Wood
What We’re Reading (and Loving) 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 […]
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Reading in the Middle: Books to Make You Laugh

Posted about 3 months ago by Adriane Marshall
April is National Humour Month! This month we are celebrating all things funny! National Humor Month is celebrated annually starting with April Fool’s Day on April 1st! This celebration started […]
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YA Reads: Novels in Verse

Posted about 3 months ago by Genevievre Wood
Fresh Picks from the YA Shelf Each month we explore a new theme, buzzworthy topic, or genre in young adult literature. Included is a curated list of reads that capture […]
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Celebrating Children, Books, and Community: Día de los Niños at Broad Rock Library

Posted about 3 months ago by Heather Montgomery
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Every year on April 30, children are celebrated across Mexico during Día del Niño—a tradition that began in 1924 to honor and advocate for the rights and well-being of children. […]
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