Indigenous Peoples’ Day
This year, Monday October 9 is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a day to celebrate the rich cultures of the original and enduring inhabitants of this land,…
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…
Shark Week 2023
Get ready to dive into a book about one of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures because July 23-30, 2023 is Shark Week! We’ve put together…
Audiobooks for Kids
Summer is a great time to try a new audiobook. Whether listening with family on a long car trip, curled up before bedtime, or with…
Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. The Emancipation Proclamation took effect on Jan. 1, 1863 ending slavery, but…
Happy Pride!
Happy Pride Month! June was chosen because it commemorates the month of the 1969 Stonewall Riots, when a group of people decided to take a…
National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry month! Children’s literature is full of poetry and poetic devices. This type of writing helps children learn to read, with the…
Earth Day!
April 22 marks the anniversary of the first Earth day in 1970. A senator from Wisconsin decided to organize a demonstration across the country to…
Women’s History Month for Kids
Author Kate Hodges wrote, “Behind every great woman…is another great woman.” March is Women’s History Month, and while every day is an opportunity to celebrate…
Youth Media Awards 2023!
January 30 was a big day in Libraryland with the announcement of the American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards! There are too many award winners…