Our community is composed of avid readers. In 2021, however, reading became more of a passion than a pursuit, an escape from an unexpectedly tumultuous year. Reading is a subjective experience but inspiration can be derived from the choices of others. Have you ever been curious about the books your neighbors have selected this past year? Listed below are some of the titles of the books that have flown off our shelves most frequently. Click on the book jacket to be taken to the link.
“Think before you speak. Read before you think.” Fran Lebowitz
The holidays are over and we're left with a lot of mostly cold, mostly gray weather... the perfect weather for snuggling inside with a good book! So heat up some hot chocolate, put on your coziest slippers, and curl up with one of these wonderful, wintery reads.
Inherent in every ending is a beginning; in December, we reflect back on the past year while in January we anticipate the future with cautious optimism. In the spirit of a new year, who has not committed to resolutions for a better life, a better self, a better world?
Thanksgiving is about more than mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie (although, we do love those things). It's also about being grateful for what we have.
Use these picture books to jumpstart conversations about gratitude.
December can be daunting - holidays, family gatherings, cooking and decorating are meaningful but they can also result in exhaustion and sensory overload. Add on the psychological impact of early sunsets and you have a perfect storm for stress. How to decompress? Escape into a good book, the ideal way to reboot your psyche and re-center your soul. What to read?
December may be the coldest, darkest month of the year but it does have its perks: holidays and festivals, family gatherings, comfort foods - and books!
Great books are a click away. Click the covers below to check out digital copies of these Thanksgiving books recommended by Children's Librarian Nancy Wissman.
Hanukkah is almost here, and we're ready with our favorite Hanukkah books for kids! From the silly to the serious, take a look at the a wide range of books to share with the younger members of the family.
