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  • Kris Kristofferson Has Shuffled Offerson (1936-2024)

    Feelin' good was easy when he sang the blues -- and, as it turns out, also when he did a lot of other things.

  • Fall Into Reading With These Picture Books

    Fall is in the air! Cozy up with these autumn-themed picture books. 

  • Teen Audiobooks for Sweater Weather Season

    Looking for a good teen audiobook this Fall? Check out these selections.

  • 10 Cool, Spooky Albums Guaranteed to Creep You Out

    It might be time to re-evaluate your Halloween playlist. 

  • Engaging Cozy-Adjacent Mystery Reads for Fans of The Thursday Murder Club

    If you enjoyed "The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman, here are some great similar mysteries and thrillers with wry humor, feisty elderly sleuths, and fun cozy-adjacent stories.

  • Babies Need Words: Common Objects

    The latest post in our Babies Need Words series: Common Objects.

  • 25 Years Ago, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Introduced Punk & Hip-Hop to a New Generation

    The most important skateboarding game of all time is a quarter century old—along with its influential soundtrack.

  • 5 Books to Read for 25 Years Since the Debut of Google

    The company that formerly held the motto of "Don't be evil" is turning 25.

  • 10 Cartoons to Celebrate 40 Years of The Transformers

    Relive the epic saga of Autobots vs. Decepticons with these must-watch Transformers cartoons spanning four decades.

  • 5 Books to Celebrate 210 Years of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’

    It's been 210 years of people having an opinion about how well a celebrity sang a song before a football and/or baseball game.

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  • Celebrated Postmodernist John Barth Goes to the Big Funhouse in the Sky

    This is a blog post about being a blog post about John Barth, who wrote a story about a character who was a character in a story.

  • 10 Books Celebrating 35 Years of Game Boy

    A long time ago people played handheld video games on a gray device the size of a small brick and the games weren't even in color.

  • 5 Books for the Stanley Cup Playoffs (the Hockey One, Not the Drinkware)

    We now live in a world where we must distinguish between the ultimate prize in ice hockey and a popular insulated cup.

  • Remembering Faith Ringgold, Groundbreaking Artist and Classic Picture Book Creator

    Everyone's read "Tar Beach," but not everyone knows that its writer and illustrator Faith Ringgold was also a formidable visual artist who did things with quilts your sewing circle never dreamed of.

  • Sibling Synergy: Best Books and Movies About Brothers and Sisters

    A sibling relationship is unique in that you can go from being mortal enemies to best friends multiple times in a day. Here are some great viewing ideas to celebrate the joy and pain of having a brother or sister.

  • Transform Your Midwest Yard into a Breathtaking Oasis with Natural and Prairie Garden Techniques

    Forget mowing! Plant a prairie garden to replace wasteful grass and benefit local wildlife.

  • 10 Wiggly Worm Books for Kids

    It's April showers, and Earthworm season is here!

  • 10 Cozy Books for Stardew Valley Fans

    Have you considered naming your farm after your local library branch?

  • If You Like Mean Girls, You’ll Like These

    Check out these plots with catty competition--no need to wait for Mean Girls Day. (October 3rd, by the way!)

  • 15 Teen Books for Siblings Day

    April 10th is Siblings Day, so check out these Teen reads to celebrate. Hug your siblings while you're at it.

  • 8 Comic Characters You Need to Know for Arab American Heritage Month

    Need some comic picks for Arab American Heritage Month? We’ve got you covered.

  • Babies Need Words: Hello, Baby!

    Faces play an important role in infant development, as babies learn to mimic facial expressions and determine meaning based on facial cues.

  • 10 Youth Novels Written in Verse

    Celebrating National Poetry Month by reading poetry? Out. Celebrating National Poetry Month by reading entire novels told via poetry? In. (Actually, reading poetry is still in, but you know what I mean).

  • Intergalactic Reads For Droids, Clones, and Other Fans of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch”

    Here are some books that will transport readers to a long time ago, far far away -- specifically, to the early days of Star Wars' Galactic Empire.

  • 10 Sensational Mech Books, 45 Years After Gundam

    Mobile Suit Gundam—one of the greatest mech anime of all time—debuted 45 years ago, and we’re celebrating with plenty of giant robot comics and manga. You just need your library card!

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