If you have young readers on your holiday shopping list, we’re here to help! From board books to picture books, from easy readers to graphic novels and young adult fiction, we have suggestions to help you find the perfect gifts. To make it easier for you, we’ve created bookmarks listing these titles — take them […]
Reading
Read Alouds for Older Kids
Everyone recognizes the value of reading together with young children. A quick search through the archives on the library’s blog will show just how important it can be! But reading books out loud doesn’t have to stop once children are reading on their own. Did you know that many older children still enjoy being read […]
A Very Potter Problem: What to Read Next
DISASTER! You’ve survived the Deathly Hallows, and now there’s nothing else to read! Never fear—whether it’s the school setting, the magic, or the adventure that kept you coming back to Hogwarts, there is undoubtedly another series out there, just waiting for you to stumble across it. If you don’t believe me, here are a few […]
New Sequels to YA Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels
New Young Adult bestselling sci-fi/fantasy sequels hitting the shelves this fall include a Frozen world re-imagined where Elsa never knew Anna, a hero’s adventure, an attack of a fatal virus, a dystopian series finale, and much more! Check out these books from your library or digitally on the cloudLibrary app.
Picture Books with Positive Role Models
Growing up is hard and sometimes it is hard to find characters in the media that our young ones can look up to. It is never too early to teach our children about positive lifestyle choices, and what better way to begin teaching than with picture books from the library! Here you will find a […]
If You Liked This, Then Try This (Teen Edition)
Looking to add something to your TBR? Not quite sure what to pick up next? We’ve got you covered! If you liked The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie, then try out Give Me Some Truth by Eric Gansworth Give Me Some Truth follows two Native American teens who are struggling […]
Toddler Storytime
Toddler storytime is more than reading and playing. It is a special time for your child to begin a lifetime of learning. Young children can understand words long before the can say them. Remembering that there are different developmental timelines or milestones for toddlers is important. These milestones influence the understanding and meaning of words […]
Read Along with Hoopla
Did you know that Hoopla offers read-along books to help your child develop their reading skills? Follow along as a professional narrator reads your child a story. Each word is highlighted as it is read, so your child can read along. Pages turn automatically, or you can toggle the settings to pause between pages and […]
Adult Reads for September
These eight books will keep you entertained with fictional stories based on real life people and events and tales about the relationships between mothers and children and the origins of road trips and fast food.
Back to School with a New Book Series
Start off a spectacular school year with a new series by authors you know and love! All but one of these highly anticipated juvenile books are also available on cloudLibrary. You won’t want to miss the start of these captivating new series books!
