Mindfulness Booklist for Kids and Families
As we’re wrapping up a year of pandemic life, many children may still be feeling big feelings about everything they’ve experienced in 2020 and 2021.…
Mighty Girls and Strong Women
On the heels of International Women’s Day, let’s take a moment (or several!) to celebrate the amazing females (both fiction and real-life sheroes) in some…
Tracing Art
Here’s an easy and fun way to recreate and alter great works of art with your own color palette or signature style! This tracing art…
National Tooth Fairy Day!
Did you know that National Tooth Fairy Day is celebrated in the United States not once, but twice!? Yes, it’s true! It is officially a…
Balloon STEAM Activities
Sometimes, especially when winter’s starting to feel particularly long, you need some activities that are both educational and incredibly silly. Here are two ideas utilizing…
Finding Kindness and Spreading Love
Sometimes you just want a hug! It’s not easy right now when all we want to do is hug our loved ones (or even just…
Modern Civil Rights Heroes
February 1 marked the beginning of Black History Month. We’re entering this month after what has been one of the most tumultuous periods in our…
Great Books to Read During Winter for Kids and Their Families
Winter is a great time to curl up in a favorite chair with a cup of hot cocoa, and read lots of books. Here are…
Talking to Kids About Scary Current Events
The events of recent weeks have been chaotic and upsetting for all of us. Families are now facing the difficult task of helping children –…
Elaine’s Movie Picks
Are you running out of ideas for what to watch? Try one of these suggestions from Elaine the Reference Librarian. Click the title to be…