Native American Heritage Month 2023
We celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November because it is the traditional end of the year/harvest time and a time of thanksgiving for Native…
50 Years of Hip Hop!
In August 1973, in New York City, a brother and sister threw a back-to-school party that would change the world of music, dance, fashion, and…
The Great Library Duck Hunt
The library has been overtaken by a flock of ducks! For the rest of August children and teens can drop in and participate in one…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 and he was assassinated on April 4, 1968. Did you know that while…
Transgender Awareness Week
Trans kids and families, we see you! We welcome you! We celebrate you! November 13-19 is Transgender Awareness Week. This “is a week when transgender…
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
Dyslexia can be defined as a reading disability. It is estimated that dyslexia affects 15-20% of children. The books about dyslexia listed in this blog…
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022
October 10th, 2022 marks the second year the town of Winchester has officially recognized Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It is a day to honor the first…
Middle School Reads with LatinX Characters
Looking for some books for a middle school reader during Hispanic Heritage month? We’ve compiled this list of fiction that all feature Hispanic/LatinX characters. All…
Banned Books Week 2022
“Banning books gives us silence when we need speech. It closes our ears when we need to listen. It makes us blind when we need…
Vacation All I Ever Wanted
Summer is upon us and that means it’s vacation season! If you’ll be traveling and need a great audiobook to keep you company, check out…