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Director’s Thoughts – 6/14/2024It’s June, which means I’ve got to talk all about summer reading, what else would I talk about? Summer reading programs are the bread...
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Must-Read Historical Nonfiction for KidsI will always tout the absolute magnificence of nonfiction titles for kids. They are engaging, informational books that teach kids about the...
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Storytime Theme: ApplesCelebrate apples with this tasty storytime that can lean into STEM activities, crafts, baking, and more! Personally, I love apple pie,...
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Top Ten Tuesday: Bookish Wishes 2024A great big happy birthday goes out to the fearless leader of the Top Ten Tuesday blog posts, Jana! As is tradition, Jana shares her birthday with...
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Storytime Theme: OutdoorsI love being outdoors in the fresh air! And my niece and nephew are exactly the same way and they’ve both been like that since they were...
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Heartwarming, Gentle Read AloudsIf you’re looking for some great read alouds that work for the whole family, check out the titles listed below. All of which are sweet,...
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Storytime Theme: FlowersA perfectly, sweet storytime all about flowers both in story form and nonfiction books! How is it in 15+ years of storytime programming,...
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Had VERY Strong Emotions AboutI found this to be a little tricky of a theme this week. While I don’t choose to talk about books that I dislike on my blog, there are...
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Storytime Theme: RocksNow, before we you bypass this storytime all together, you might be surprised to find out that there are some really amazing picture books about...
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June Read AloudsIt’s time for another month’s read alouds to celebrate wacky, silly, important, and historical holidays! This list combines not only...
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Storytime Theme: AirplanesTransportation themes typically revolve around trucks and cars and even sometimes trains, but what about airplanes? Check out these high-flying...
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Was Super Excited to Get My Hands on But Still Haven’t ReadWhile I don’t necessarily have all of these books in my hands, per se, I do count the fact that they’ve all been added to my public...
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Storytime Theme: HatsI’m not sure in all the years of offering storytime, I ever did a “hats-themed” program! Isn’t that just absolutely crazy?...
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15 Chapter Book Read Alouds for Five Year OldsAs kids get older and their attention span gets longer, you may find yourself looking for longer stories to share together. While I do mention...
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Storytime Theme: OctopusesLet’s start off with yes, that the correct pluralization of the word octopus! I’ve done a few other book lists about octopuses because...
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Top Ten Tuesday: Authors I’d Love a New Book FromFor today’s Top Ten Tuesday theme, I was excited to revisit some of my favorite middle grade authors. These are my automatic must-reads when...
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Storytime Theme: Doctors & NursesAlright, since we’re finished with all five senses, we’re back to new (and sometimes random) storytime themes! I had realized a while...
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Director’s Thoughts – 5/15/2024Today I’m going to share about a little known government agency that has a huge impact on public libraries across the country. The...
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15 Chapter Book MysteriesFor kids who have graduated past the easy reader section of the library and are looking for stories with a little more weight to them, look no...
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Storytime Theme: TouchThis is the fifth and final lesson plan in a five-part series for preschoolers to learn more about their five senses! Combining fiction and...
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Storytime Theme: TasteThis is the fourth lesson plan in a five-part series for preschoolers to learn more about their five senses! Combining fiction and nonfiction...
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May Read AloudsI’m a little behind this month, but I’ve been enjoying these monthly book lists so much and I finally got May’s list pulled...
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Storytime Theme: SmellingThis is the third lesson plan in a five-part series for preschoolers to learn more about their five senses! Combining fiction and nonfiction...
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Top Ten Tuesday: May FlowersToday, I’m switching things up a little bit and sharing contemporary romance covers that have flowers on them. I was inspired by Practice...
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Storytime Theme: HearingThis is the next lesson plan in a five-part series for preschoolers to learn more about their five senses! Combining fiction and nonfiction...
