Social and Emotional Support for Children: 20 eBook Recommendations

As we all respond to the COVID-19 with social distancing, the cancellation of in-school learning, and other changes to our “normal” routine, it’s no surprise that we’re all feeling a range of emotions. Healthcare professionals keep reminding us how important it is to attend to the social and emotional needs that arise during times like …

Recursos para padres de familia y niñ@s

A pesar de que nuestros edificios están cerrados, seguimos ofreciendo una variedad de servicios que van desde la hora del cuento virtual, hasta recursos digitales accesibles desde nuestro sitio web, incluyendo algunos que antes solo estaba disponible en la biblioteca. A continuación te dejamos una lista de recursos digitales en español para niñ@s, ofrecidos por …

Enjoy Storytimes from Home

updated 4/15/20 Bookmark this page! We’ll continue to update it as new resources are made available. Happy storytimes! Storytime doesn’t have to take a break just because the Library buildings are closed. In fact, there are a number of children’s authors and organizations doing what they can to make sure kids have opportunities to enjoy …

From Once Upon a Time to Happily Ever After

There is perhaps no beginning to a story filled with more magical possibilities than “once upon a time.” It’s an invitation to storm the castle, swim with mermaids, defeat dark forces, and fly with the winds. It whispers, “Come along with me. An adventure awaits.” We must defeat the ogres and rescue the villagers. We …

What You Need to Know About the 2020 Census

10 questions, 10 minutes. That’s all it takes to complete the 2020 Census either online, by phone, or via paper questionnaire. The U.S. Constitution requires a count every 10 years of every person living in the United States. The census results determine how the federal government allocates more than $800 billion each year for services …