Do you have an energetic toddler on your hands? Or how about a restless child who just won’t sit still for storytime? No need to fret, there are books for everyone! Here is a list of our favorite books for movers and shakers, guaranteed to get you and your child up and moving along with […]
Archives for February 2020
Head to the Library for Movies Worth Binge-Watching
Head to the library for a great selection of bingeable movies! We have a large collection of Binge Boxes, each containing a group of movies that share similar themes. From horror flicks to shark movies to musicals and mob hits, we’ve got just want you want for hours of movie viewing. We’ve recently added these […]
Rick Riordan Presents: Stories from Under-Represented Cultures
If you like Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson, try the Rick Riordan Presents books, published by Disney-Hyperion. These books are packed with middle grade adventure, humor, and action, featuring gods, heroes, and folklore from underrepresented cultures or backgrounds. These original fantasy stories are written by various authors that share their own heritages and world mythologies. These […]
Arts and Crafts at Home
There are many ways to promote and encourage your child’s creativity at home. The good news is, you don’t need to call in HGTV to redesign your home to create an arts and crafts studio! Here are some ideas that can be done on a budget at the kitchen table or outside on the driveway […]
Adult Reads for the Shortest Month
The shortest month has an extra day this leap year, which gives you an extra day of reading time! So slip into your favorite reading spot and open one of these great titles. Fiction Africaville by Jeffrey Colvin Although Africaville is a work of fiction, it has its roots in a real neighborhood in Halifax, […]
Print Books That Talk! Announcing VOX Books for Kids
BCFL’s new read-alongs from VOX Books are hardcover print editions of your favorite kids’ books. They have an audio recording built right into the book — no CD player or digital device required! Just plug in a pair of headphones or use the built-in speaker to hear the narration, and you’re ready to go! VOX […]
Black History Month Reads for Younger Readers from Infants through Teens
Here are some of our favorite books for Black History Month for younger readers — from infants through young adults. These books make great reads all year long and include award winners (Newbery Medal, Caldecott, and Coretta Scott King awards), picture books, easy readers, and fantasies.
Black History Month: Biography Reads for Kids
Children can learn about the contributions African Americans have made to sports, politics, the arts, and society by reading these biographies. A Place to Land: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Speech That Inspired a Nation by Barry Wittenstein: An evocative study of the speechwriting process behind Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, […]
Announcing Our New Visual Identity
Today, we’re unveiling our new visual identity. The brand revisualization includes new logos, an engaging color palette, and a new visual system that will grow alongside the library and our community. Our new identity expresses a sense of excitement and energy and reflects our commitment to evolution, growth, and innovation. From updating our collections to […]
