To many, libraries are a fixture in the community. It’s a place full of books and research resources that we often take for granted. But libraries are more than just books.
Fall is finally here! The leaves are changing color, the air is getting cooler, and pumpkin spice everything is back. This time of year is the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with your little one and create fun memories
Pumpkins have been the symbol of the fall season for centuries. From the time of heirloom pumpkins to modern-day jack-o’-lanterns, pumpkins remain the “fruit of the season.” (Yes, pumpkins are a fruit!)
For children of all ages, hands-on play is considered one of the most effective ways to learn. Games, sports, and outdoor activities provide a place where a child can immerse themselves in imaginative play, set goals, and grow emotional intelligence.
As summer winds down and temperatures start to cool, it’s a great time to get outside to read some of your favorite books. I’m sure you often hear how reading together creates a life-long love for books and lasting memories.
Previously, comic books had a bad rap from parents and educators as being “light reading” or a sneaky distraction from “real” books. But that opinion has changed dramatically over the last decade or so, especially when it comes to visual learners or reluctant readers.
August brings the “dog days of summer” and a general winding down of summer break for many kids across the country. As families prepare themselves to go back to school, now is a great time for some last-minute fun and adventure.
Adventure stories written for children have been popular since the early 19th century. These books, filled with twists and turns and heroic adventures, have the ability to create cherished childhood memories that last a lifetime.
As the dog days of summer start to set in, there's nothing quite like a cold, refreshing scoop of ice cream to cool you down. Fortunately, making ice cream at home is easy and only requires a few simple ingredients.
We all hear how important summer reading is, but do we all know why? Researchers have told us for years that children who don’t read during the summer months can lose up to three months of reading progress from the previous school year — which – often has a cumulative, long-term effect.
