Poetry Month Booklist
April is poetry month! Find suggested picture books, nursery rhymes, novels in verse and books in Spanish (libros en español).
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“Cultish: the language of fanaticism” by Amanda Montell
Do you have a morbid fascination with cults? Do you often wonder how someone can give up their whole personalities to what appears to be something crazy as an outsider? Are you worried it could happen to you? If so, definitely check out Amanda Montell’s compelling nonfiction work, “Cultish”. Montell breaks down cultish language by […]
Read Woke reading challenge
“Read Woke is a movement. It is a feeling. It is a style. It is a form of education. It is a call to action; it is our right as lifelong learners. It means arming yourself with knowledge in order to better protect your rights. Knowledge is power and no one can take it away. […]
Ron’s Gone Wrong
“Ron’s Gone Wrong is a computer-animated film set in a world where it’s the norm to have B-Bots, digitally connected robot companions. Barney is a shy middle-schooler who is the last one in his city to finally get Ron, his B-Bot. Unfortunately, his “Best Friend Out of the Box” becomes a major pain, malfunctioning on […]
Kindergarten Registration
Registration for free all-day kindergarten is open for 2022-2023! If your child is turning five on or before August 31, 2022, register by May 1.
Financial Literacy Month
Activities and resources for teens! Every year, the month of April is recognized as Financial Literacy Month. The goal of this month is to raise awareness about the importance of financial education. Financial Literacy for Middle SchoolersApril 7 at 4pm in the Milhendler RoomMiddle school students can learn about saving money, budgets, bank accounts and […]
Career Options for Teens
Wednesday, April 13 at 4:30pm Many adults have trouble answering the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up.” So, one can only imagine the difficulty young people have with the question. This program is designed to help young people figure out their options. We do this through some easy assignments and […]
“Drama” Read Alike Choices
Did you read Drama (or any of Raina Telgemeier’s graphic novels) and really love it? Want some ideas for what to read next? Check out our Read Alike suggestions listing for some great ideas for similar reads!
Resources for Understanding the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict
To help you better understand the long history of conflict and national identity in that region of Eastern Europe, we have curated this list of resources in our library collection, as well as other trusted information sources. From one of the foremost experts on Ukraine and the former USSR, a concise, authoritative history of Ukraine. […]
Library of Congress seeking teen volunteers
The Library of Congress is seeking high school students for a virtual summer volunteer program. This looks like a great opportunity for teens that love literature and libraries! Check out all of the details here. Application deadline is May 20.