Use your library card to check out movies and television shows from the Hoopla app, and watch them on your big screen at home! Choose from thousands of videos in a wide variety of genres. A list of supported devices, including how to use via Chromecast, is located on Hoopla’s FAQs site under the tabs […]
Favorite Movement Songs
Music adds something special to every occasion. Our storytimes are no exception! We always begin and end with a song. Often, we look for ways to incorporate movement and music because it perfectly complements the books we read. I’ve compiled a list of our favorite movement songs for our storytimes. How many of them do […]
What is Urban Fantasy?
Urban Fantasy is where the story takes place in a world very similar to our own, usually in a city, with a fantasy layer. The hero could be a magic user or supernatural being. There could be werewolves, vampires, wizards, angels, or any kind of fantastical creatures. Each book usually involves a big mystery that […]
Exploring Emotions Through Reading
Have you ever seen your little one go from happy to sad to angry back to happy in a split second? Our little ones experience an array of emotions over the course of a day, just like we might. Even though we understand that emotions are a part of us, sometimes we find it hard […]
I Survived “I Survived.” Now What?
A familiar problem: you’ve made it through all of Lauren Tarshis’ adrenaline-pumping historical fiction series that follows 20+ stories of kids doing their best to survive some of history’s most intense, disastrous moments. But now that the dust has settled, what are you supposed to read? What could possibly scratch that survival itch? Luckily, we […]
Introducing cloudLibrary Assist
cloudLibrary has updated with a new easier-to-use interface and new features including cloudLibrary assist. With cloudLibrary assist, you can use the cloudLibrary app to look at and renew not only your cloudLibrary checkouts, but also your physical checkouts including books, games, DVDs, tools, party supplies, etc. The app also stores a copy of your library […]
Books for the Road: Kids Edition
This summer, banish backseat squabbles, highway boredom, and endless refrains of “Are we there yet?” If you’re planning a long road trip with the family, audiobooks can make the journey as exciting as the destination! So, let the adventure begin!
Books for the Road: Adult Edition
Does your summer include a vacation road trip? Or is your summer destined to be just your daily commute? In either case, keep your eyes on the road, not on a book, but listen to one of the digital audio books available through the library. To make it easier for you, the titles featured below […]
Helping Kids Learn About Apollo 11
Across the country we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, which landed two men on the Moon. Kids can learn more about the people involved in this historic spaceflight and the science behind it and get answers to some of the mysteries of our universe by diving into the following books.
One Giant Leap for Mankind
This July 20th marks the 50th anniversary of the first humans landing on the Moon, a defining moment of the 20th century. Relive the excitement of Neil Armstrong’s giant leap, or take a small step towards learning more about Apollo 11, with these books and movies.
