Middle-Grade Book Recommendations - Friends and Family Harbor Me Written by Jacqueline Woodson Ages 10+ From the Publisher: It all starts when six kids have to meet for a weekly chat—by themselves, with no adults to listen in. There, in the room they soon dub the ARTT Room (short for "A Room to Talk"), they … Continue reading Middle-Grade Book Recommendations
Got to Get to Bear’s! Written and Illustrated by Brian Lies Ages 4+ From the Publisher: Bear never asks for anything. So when a letter arrives for the little chipmunk Izzy, urgently requesting her presence, she can’t refuse—even if there is a blizzard on the way! When Izzy the chipmunk receives an urgent letter, she … Continue reading Winter Picture Book Recommendations
Children’s Department Program Wrap-Up for October Eco Club This month, Eco Club learned about backyard birds and how to identify common species. We listened to unique bird sounds and discussed the role birds play in keeping ecosystems healthy. Afterward, we made upcycled bird feeders from empty pop bottles, which were painted with some awesome designs! … Continue reading Children’s Program Wrap-Up
