This week we are rolling out a brand-new collection: Playaway Launchpads. You may be familiar with Playaway’s audio book devices but this is something entirely different. The Launchpads are tablets with pre-loaded educational games and activities. They come in three different age groups: 3-5 years old, 5-7 years old, and 8-10 years old. These will be located in the Youth […]
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted for removal or restrictions in libraries and schools. Banned Books Week highlights the value of free and open access to information. All of these books have been made into movies; not because they are frequently challenged as […]
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted for removal or restrictions in libraries and schools. Banned Books Week highlights the value of free and open access to information. I Am Jazz by Jessica Herthel & Jazz Jennings is a true story about a young […]
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted for removal or restrictions in libraries and schools. Banned Books Week highlights the value of free and open access to information. In previous posts this week we have focused on books or book series. Today the focus […]
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted for removal or restrictions in libraries and schools. Banned Books Week highlights the value of free and open access to information. Like Harry Potter, the Captain Underpants book series by Dav Pilkey is also one of the […]
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted for removal or restrictions in libraries and schools. Banned Books Week highlights the value of free and open access to information. Harry Potter is one of the most challenged children’s books of the 21st century! Many parents, […]
If Winter Break has you feeling stir crazy, bring home something extra fun from the library. Our STEM Kits will save the day with something cool to build or play with! No need to feel antsy when you can tinker around with science, technology, engineering, and math. You’ll have something exciting to tell your friends about when you get back […]
It’s that time of year again! Every January the American Library Association announces the Newbery and Caldecott Medal winners. Now that the results are in for the 2017 awards, we are excited to share! Drum roll, please…. 2017 Newbery Medal Award WinnerThe Girl Who Drank the Moon, by Kelly BarnhillEvery year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as […]
Early Learning Kits are a collection of educational materials for the little learners in your life. From preschool into the early elementary grades, we have kits that cover common curriculum topics. This is a great way to make a home connection with what your child is learning at school, a great resource for homeschooling families, or simply an easy way […]
The school year is in full swing, and the children in our lives are ever growing and changing. It’s probably a good time to mention we have the Carlton Whitney Parent Teacher Collection. Named for former board member and local educator, Carlton Whitney, this collection consists of books, kits and videos especially for teachers, parents and caregivers. If you need […]
