Seaside Stories and Adventures
Winter is here and the days are short. What better time to curl up with a good book, open up your tablet, or put on…
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 –…
True Crime
In a good writer’s hands, a true crime story can be a riveting and spooky tale. True crime isn’t for everyone, but if you like…
January YA Releases
January is full of exciting new YA releases. All of the books below have been ordered and are available for you to place on hold. …
New Year, Same Fabulous You
This is the time of year when we’re bombarded by messages telling us to start over, to get better, to embrace change and to reinvent…
Artful Resolutions
As we exit the simultaneous wonder and frenzy of the holiday season, this can be an excellent time to look ahead to the coming year…
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration!
It’s (definitely) time to bid farewell to 2020! Let’s stay home and celebrate the start of a brand new year with a Noon Year’s Eve…
Short YA for the Shortest Days of the Year
Life is rough in Massachusetts in December: cold temperatures and days where the sun seems to set as soon as it rises. While these cold,…
Snowy Art and Snowy Stories
For many little ones, the arrival of snow is one of the most magical times of year. Take advantage of this natural art material and…
Bored Jar
“Moooooooooom! I’m booooooooooooooored!” is a well-used phrase in my (and maybe your?) house. Wouldn’t it be great if there were an easy way for the…