Perhaps the only thing better than visiting the library to check out books is reading an exciting page turner set in a library (or a parallel universe library)! Evil librarians take over the world…mysterious books that unlock secrets…strange murders in the stacks. If you can think of a story plot set in a library, there’s […]
There’s a concept in teaching and learning that readers, especially children, use books, stories, and the characters they encounter like windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors. It’s an issue of representation – of seeing yourself reflected in the characters you meet – but also seeing the faces and stories of others. When you and your […]
Blog post by Erin Lucero, Old Town Library Bells will be ringing at the Old Town Library in January as we celebrate the CLEL Bell Awards, recognizing the year’s best picture books for children. The Poudre River Public Library District recently kicked off Bells and Books, a month-long celebration of award-worthy picture books and early […]
