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Archives for January 2019

Children’s and Young Adult Books for Black History Month

January 31, 2019

Celebrate Black History Month with these reads for kids and teens. Titles include biographies of well-known and lesser-known historical figures, graphic novels, and picture books.

Filed Under: All, Books, Children, Preschoolers, Reading, Teens, Toddlers Tagged With: Black History Month, recommended reads

Adult Reads for Black History Month

January 31, 2019

In honor of Black History Month, check out these books highlighting the lives of African Americans and their contributions to American culture, politics, and society. 

Filed Under: All, Books Tagged With: Black History Month, recommended reads

Benefits of Playing Board Games

January 28, 2019

Playing board games is entertaining, but that is only one benefit of board game playing. There has been quite a resurgence in the popularity of board games, and for many people, playing board games connects them with their past. A few of the many benefits are the following.

Filed Under: All Tagged With: recommended by youth services

Great Reads for Cold Winter Nights

January 25, 2019

When it’s too cold to venture outside, it’s the perfect time to stay inside and read. Settle in with a blanket and your favorite hot beverage, and get ready to be pulled into one of these great reads. FICTION As Long as We Both Shall Live by Joann Chaney Chaney grabs readers with her opening […]

Filed Under: All, Books, Reading Tagged With: recommended reads

Music is Fun for Everyone!

January 22, 2019

Break out the band with the library’s collection of musical instruments for a variety of ages! Playing music can bring much joy and has the potential to enhance many skills. Try out our Rock and Roll It SpecDrum and Rainbow Piano to learn how to play beautiful tunes with the included play-by-color songbooks. Or check […]

Filed Under: All, Creativity

More cloudLibrary Reads for You!

January 11, 2019

We’ve increased the number of titles you can check out on cloudLibrary from three to five! That means more e-books and e-audiobooks are available for you to stream or download right now. Is the title you want currently unavailable? Then put a hold on it. We’ve increased your hold limit, too, from four titles to […]

Filed Under: All, Announcements, Books, Reading

Hoopla for Kids

January 3, 2019

Hoopla is a digital service that brings to your devices an enormous selection of music, movies, audiobooks, comics, and television shows. No placing holds, no waiting for delivery, no disappointed kids – you can borrow instantly up to 10 items per month with your library card. The selections are vast – so I am going to focus […]

Filed Under: All, Children, Preschoolers, Reading, Toddlers Tagged With: recommended by youth services

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