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Best Books for Third Grade Readers
Posted about 8 hours ago by Patti L
Looking for great books for third graders? These books will capture the interest of all types of readers. Children this age love to read book series, and many series are included.
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Unplugged Play resources for Grades PreK-5
Posted about 6 days ago by Jozlyn H
Do you feel like your children use electronics too often? Check out these great books for ideas on unplugged play!
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Happy Birthday Philippa Gregory!
Posted about 18 days ago by Jozlyn H
The Queen of Royal fiction is celebrating her birthday on January 9th.
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Animal Hibernation for PreK-3
Posted about 19 days ago by Morgan R
What happens to certain animals during the Winter? Some hibernate- they stay in their homes and rest during the cold Winter months.
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Caldecott Winners for PreK-3
Posted about 20 days ago by Morgan R
The Caldecott Medal is given to one children's picture book a year. The award winners are announced every January.
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New Year's Intention: Get Organized
Posted about 21 days ago by Brittany G
Inspiration to organize and declutter your home and workspaces!
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New Year's Romances
Posted about 1 month ago by Abby B
Be inspired to fall in love, travel through time, and set new goals with this list of New Year's romances.
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Caldecott Read-In Goes Virtual
Posted about 1 month ago by Regina S
Check out our librarians' favorite picks to win the 2021 Caldecott Award.
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Fact and Fiction Recommends Winter 2021
Posted about 1 month ago by Fact & Fiction
Reading recommendations from the Fact and Fiction department Librarians at Main Library.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resources for Grades PreK-3
Posted about 1 month ago by Jillana W
Explore these titles and find out more about one of the greatest leaders of our time, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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If You Like Historical Fiction
Posted about 1 month ago by Jozlyn H
If you liked these five historical fiction books, chances are you will like these other five!
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Music Themed Books to Read to Your Child for Grades PreK-3
Posted about 1 month ago by April S
A variety of music-themed stories with a wide range of appeal for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and elementary age children.
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Community Helpers resources for Grades 1-3
Posted about 1 month ago by Patti L
Learn how community helpers use their skills and knowledge to benefit all people.
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New Year's resources for Grades PreK-5
Posted about 1 month ago by Jozlyn H
Celebrate the 2021 New Year with these great eBooks.
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The Spy Who Wrote a Whole Lot of Books
Posted about 1 month ago by Eric P
Acclaimed spy novelist John le Carré recently died, leaving some readers nostalgic for his deftly plotted, character-centered espionage yarns and others realizing they've never read a John le Carré book. Time to fix that.
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If You Like Fantasy
Posted about 1 month ago by Jozlyn H
If you liked any of these five fantasy books, you may like these other titles, too!
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Poetry Books for Grades 9-12
Posted about 1 month ago by Jozlyn H
A beautiful list of books in verse and poetry collections for young adult readers.
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Historical Fiction for Middle School Readers
Posted about 1 month ago by Jozlyn H
A comprehensive list of Historical Fiction books appropriate for Middle School students in various formats.
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Historical Fiction for High School Readers
Posted about 1 month ago by Jozlyn H
A variety of historical fiction for high school readers.
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Series Books for High School Readers
Posted about 1 month ago by Jozlyn H
Librarians love a good series. Your high school students should too. We recommend these.
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Delicious, Delectable and Fantastically Flavorful Indian Cooking
Posted about 1 month ago by April S
Delve into recipes featuring an array of Indian spices that are sure to awaken the senses with the help of these incredible Indian cookbooks.
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Tasty Food Made Easy with These Amazing Vietnamese Cookbooks
Posted about 1 month ago by April S
Cook up something delicious with the help of these incredible recipes featuring Vietnamese cuisine.
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Kwanzaa resources for Grades K-5
Posted about 1 month ago by Jozlyn H
Kwanzaa eBooks for grades K-5
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Christmas (Secular) resources for Grades PreK-5
Posted about 1 month ago by Jozlyn H
Christmas eBooks for grades PreK-5 to enjoy.
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Religious Christmas resources for Grades PreK-5
Posted about 1 month ago by Jozlyn H
Religious Christmas Holiday eBooks for grades K-5
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- Award-Winning Books 2020
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