Tag Archives: staff message

Book Review: The World’s Greatest Elephant

17 May
mgross

The World’s Greatest Elephant by Ralph Helfer From Miss Jennie at Ontario Branch This is one of my favorite non-fiction books.  It is a touching story, beautifully illustrated, of a boy and an elephant and an amazing friendship that lasted … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Children's Authors, Feature Article, Featured Books, Kids Web Sites, Nonfiction, Web Resources | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Crafting With Kids — Grass Heads

25 Apr
mgross

This month’s craft from Miss Melanie will get everyone in the mood for spring! Grass grows in everyone’s yard but did you know you can also grow it inside? But why would you want to? Because you can turn it … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting with Kids, Crafts, Feature Article, Kids Web Sites, Web Resources | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

National Kindergarten Day

21 Apr
crivers

Sunday, April 21st is National Kindergarten Day.  Here at the library we love educating and entertaining young minds in order to prepare them for school.  In addition to story times, we also have early literacy resources and tips that will … Continue reading →

Posted in Feature Article, Spotlight, Summer Library Program, Web Resources | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

National Library Week

15 Apr
crivers

April 14-20 is National Library Week!  That’s great for you, but for us, every month is Library Month, every week is Library Week and every day is Library Day!  We don’t typically do things much differently around here because we … Continue reading →

Posted in Feature Article, Upcoming Events, Videos, What's Going On | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Happy Birthday, Lois Lowry!

20 Mar
mgross

Today is author Lois Lowry‘s birthday! Possibly best known for her Newbery Award winning titles The Giver and Number the Stars, Ms. Lowry was born 76 years ago today in Hawaii. She wanted to write from an early age–writing is … Continue reading →

Posted in Author Spotlight, Award Books, Children's Authors, Feature Article, Featured Books, Spotlight, Web Resources | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Book Review: My First Day

08 Mar
mgross

My First Day by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page From Miss Deborah at Main What did you do on the day you were born?  You probably just slept, cried, and drank some milk.  My First Day shows what animals can … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Children's Authors, Feature Article, Featured Books, New Books, Nonfiction, Web Resources | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Book Review: The Castle in the Attic

26 Feb
mgross

The Castle in the Attic by Elizabeth Winthrop From Miss Sheri at Plymouth and Crestview Can you imagine saying good-bye to a friend who is moving that you have known your whole life?  Would it be easier if that friend … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Children's Authors, Feature Article, Featured Books, Videos, Web Resources | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Celebrate Presidents’ Day!

18 Feb
mgross

Today, we celebrate Presidents’ Day! Established in 1885, Presidents’ Day originally honored our first President of the United States of America, Mr. George Washington. Today, we set aside the third Monday of every February to recognize and celebrate all of … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting with Kids, Feature Article, Holidays, Kids Web Sites, Web Resources, What's Going On | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Book Review: The Family Hitchcock

10 Feb
crivers

The Family Hitchcock by Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett From Miss Sheri at Plymouth and Crestview A story of mistaken identity leads to a series of hilarious twists and turns for one family on vacation. Despite the objections from his … Continue reading →

Posted in Author Spotlight, Book Reviews, Children's Authors, Feature Article, Featured Books, Spotlight, Web Resources | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

It’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!

21 Jan
crivers

It’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! Take a moment today and reflect on one of the greatest Americans this country has ever known.  A man of humility and quiet dignity, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lives on because of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Award Books, Book Reviews, Children's Authors, Feature Article, Featured Books, Holidays, Nonfiction, Upcoming Events, What's Going On | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment