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Archives for May 2020

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with Reads for All Ages

I love the month of May because it’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Every May we celebrate the contributions, influence, and achievements of Asian and Pacific Islanders in America. Even though the month is almost over, you can read books by and about people of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage anytime!

This month and these books are especially important to me because, as an Asian American, I didn’t grow up seeing myself reflected in the books I read. Thankfully there are so many more options for Asian and Pacific Americans these days. Here is a small collection of curated picks from Asian and Pacific Islander American authors published within the past few years to get you started. I have personally read most of these books, and the ones I haven’t read are on my To Be Read List. Happy reading, friends!

All the books in this list are available as e-books or e-audiobooks.

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New Kids and Teens Reads Now Available on cloudLibrary

Looking for that just-right eBook or eAudiobook for your child or teen? Try searching cloudLibrary’s all new digital shelves curated by our BCFL librarians for a variety of interests, subjects, and reading levels.

For school-age kids learning at home, engage in the beautiful outdoors with an exciting backyard adventure, nature project, outside maker lab, or explore cool maps and geocaching by visiting our new digital STEM eBook shelf. On rainy days, take on a new cleaning project by exploring Junk Drawer Physics or be a pastry chef with a baking experience in the kitchen. With these new titles, the hands-on learning possibilities are endless!

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Online Storytime Round-up: Celebrity Edition

Missing storytime? We are too!

Although there is absolutely no substitute for gathering together to read each week with our library friends, we have been excited to see some of our favorite celebrities and authors stepping up to share stories and activities while the world is hunkered down at home. Stories can provide comfort and can help us find joy — or even just a little distraction — when times are rough and scary. Here’s a rundown of some of the best of what’s out there!

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Stay Safe and Vote By Mail

This year, Pennsylvanians can vote by mail. It’s convenient, and during the COVID-19 pandemic can help keep you safe, but you must apply for a mail-in ballot by May 26.

Here are the important dates to keep in mind:

  • May 18 is the last day to register to vote.
  • May 26 is the last day to request a mail-in ballot.
  • June 2 is Primary Election Day. Mail-in and absentee ballots must be received by the county by 8 p.m. on this day.
    • If you prefer to vote in-person, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Head to Votes PA to apply online for a mail-in ballot, download a paper application form, or register to vote.