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Welcome to the Library

Welcome to the LibraryLisa Schmidt2025-04-24T19:33:30-04:00

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  • Chalkboard view of the words "school's out" with a smiley face in the bottom left corner and a box around the text and smiley face.

    Summer Learning Activities and Resources for Grades 1-3

    Summer learning resources and activities to help prevent the summer slide.

  • An African American mother holds her daughter while giving her a kiss on the cheek.

    Mothers & Daughters Booklist

    Discover the many types of mother-daughter relationships in this booklist.

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    More YA Novels to Celebrate AAPI Month (May 2021)

    To continue honoring Asian American and Pacific American Heritage Month (and beyond, we’ve compiled a short list of novels for our young adult and older audience by Asian and Asian American voices, available to you at your local library! Simply click the available links below to place a hold! Thank you for your continued support.

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    Cinco de Mayo resources for Preschool/ Kindergarten; Early Elementary (1-3)

    Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory of Mexico in a battle with France. People of Mexico and in the United States celebrate with fiestas, food, and crafts. Learn more about it in these books and other resources.

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    To All the Otaku, with Love – April 2021

    Are you a manga or anime enthusiast? We are, too! We are constantly looking for new (and awesome) titles to add to our collection. We are happy to share some of our favorites with you, including some light novels! For more suggestions, please feel free to contact your teen librarian at the Library!

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    Interactive Picture Books for Preschool/ Kindergarten

    Interactive picture books that are sure to get kids moving and engaged.

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    Wordless Picture Books

    If I were to choose one word to describe any of these beautifully illustrated books… I wouldn’t! If you’re new to the world of wordless picture books, borrow one of these titles for yourself and see what I mean.

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    LGBTQIA+ Books for Teens

    A list of just a few favorite LGBTQIA+ teen fiction books.

  • A blue flower with water droplets is in focus, while the rest of the plant behind it is out of focus.

    eBooks About Rain for Little Learners (Preschool, Kindergarten, and Grades 1-3)

    Have you ever heard that April showers bring May flowers? Rain is important to help everything grow.

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    Titles for Fans of Country Music

    Check out these recent titles from the country music world.

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    Best Books for Preschool and Kindergarten

    Is your preschool or kindergarten-aged child looking for something new to read? Check out this curated list of best books for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners for your little one to enjoy!

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    Children’s Library & Teen Recommends – Spring 2021

    Check out what your children's and teen librarians have been reading!

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    El día de los niños/El día de los libros books for Babies, Toddlers and PreK

    Read to your babies, toddlers and preschoolers to celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros.

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    Science Fiction resources for Early Elementary (1-3)

    Out of this world selections for budding science fiction readers.

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    Race and Police Violence in Children’s Books

    News items about police violence involving Black Americans have become so prevalent even young kids can't help but become aware of them. Here are some books to help them make sense of it all.

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