Upside-Down Magic
One of my favorite things about working in the Children’s department is being surrounded by so many amazing books. Unfortunately, I don’t always have time to read as much as I would like, especially when new books are coming out…
One of my favorite things about working in the Children’s department is being surrounded by so many amazing books. Unfortunately, I don’t always have time to read as much as I would like, especially when new books are coming out…
As summer ends and the new school year quickly approaches, now is the perfect time to discover all of the wonderful resources our library has for students! Whether you’re looking for homework help, a new book to read or exciting…
We are featuring a new author and illustrator in an Inspirations kit, Virginia A. Stroud. Stop by the Children’s Services Desk and pick up a bag while supplies last! Virginia Stroud is an enrolled member of the United Keetoowah Band…
On August 11, in the library’s parking lot from 2–4 p.m., we will celebrate the 10th birthday of our in-house puppet troupe known as MOPs. Or is that 10 + 1? Hmmm… Here’s a little history of the MOPs to…
We are featuring a new author and illustrator in an Inspirations kit, James Yang. Stop by the Children’s Services Desk and pick up a bag while supplies last! James Yang is a Korean American artist who wrote and illustrated books…
If you have been following my posts, you’ll notice that most of them have been called “Sensational Craft.” Crafts are a great way to provide sensory input, but you don’t always need to gather supplies and create something in order…
When my parents came back from a trip to Hawaii, my mom told me about the Hawaiian quilts they had seen in museums. Two traditional Hawaiian quilts are appliqued quilts (with a design that might remind you of a paper…
Grab some chalk, head outside and start doodling! No matter your skill level, we’re challenging kids and teens in to create chalk doodles based on one of the challenge prompts. To participate, take a photo of your entry and share…
We are featuring a new illustrator in an Inspirations kit, Isabel Quintero. Stop by the Children’s Services Desk and pick up a bag while supplies last. Each bag contains a pencil and an eraser shaped like a vehicle. You will…
Teens and tweens, are you up for a challenge? From June 7 to July 18, take part in our fun photo scavenger hunt for a chance to win prizes! Each week, we’ll share a photo prompt, and whether it’s taken…