"On the First Day of Shopping, Old Santa said to me..." Want to give your favorite teens and tweens a gift more fun than underwear? Here are some suggestions: Mighty Jack (graphic novel) by Ben Hatke Mighty Jack I thought that nothing would ever supplant my fangirl love of Hatke's Zita the Space Girl, but Mighty…
Crafting With Nature
The natural beauty of Washington State will never cease to astonish me. Even in these damp and dreary winter months, I love to take walks in the woods and marvel at the velvety moss, the bizarre, otherworldly-looking mushrooms, and the stark beauty of bare trees. Another thing I love about these off-season nature walks? The forest…
YA Books To Help You Survive Your Winter Break
The two weeks of winter break are fast approaching and if you're looking for a way to pass the long, dark, cold hours I suggest you check out one of these winter or holiday-inspired books. Each book is set during the winter months and pairs perfectly with a cup of something hot. From tree decorating…
Remembering Pearl Harbor
75 years ago, on December 7, 1941, hundreds of Japanese aircraft and ships attacked the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Oahu. 2,403 American sailors, soldiers and civilians died; another 1,178 were wounded. On December 8, Congress declared war on Japan, and a few days later, Germany and Italy declared war on the United…
African-American STEM Heroes!
Browse a handful of books featuring scientists, engineers, surgeons, and astronauts whose brains and perseverance have changed the world.
“Firsts” for Kids
Many parents rejoice in documenting their child's milestones. First tooth! First steps! First day of school! Did you know that reading and talking about first experiences before they happen can ease a child's anxieties and help them process new experiences? Here are some fun books about those great leaps forward that make us grown-ups proud…
Must… Escape… from the Holidays!
I don’t mean to complain. I love holidays. I love big get-togethers. But I need – NEED! – my alone-time. So, when this time of year rolls around, full of fun and frolic and family and friends all round, I plan to get away. Seriously away, regularly, just for a short time. Not wanting to miss…
hoopla Film School: New York, New York!
Hop a train to hoopla and revel in the neon-lit sleaze and grime of one of the city's most notorious ages!
Thin Air, Thick Reads, Part 2
Part 1 The National Outdoor Book Awards (NOBA) are hot off the press! And 'tis the season - check them out from your local library first, before you buy a copy for that aspiring young dog musher in your family (OK, maybe that's a long shot, but still...). Panelists from across the country judge book nominees…
Humans of Libraryland: Solving the Unsolvable
Get to know your library staff better through interviews. Introducing one of our intrepid technical staff whose job it is to keep our library system savvy: Melissa Falgout!
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