Did you know that adults can participate in our Summer Reading Program, too? The theme this year is Tails and Tales These nonfiction titles are all about the mystifying animals that we share the Earth with. All titles mentioned below are available on our online catalog. The Book of Eels: Our Enduring Fascination with the … Continue reading What to Read: Awe-Inspiring Animals
What We’re Reading: May 2021
Can you feel it? We're getting sooo close to summer reading! Here's what our staff read to round out spring. You can search for and place a hold on these titles on our catalog. Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan Esperanza thought she'd always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico--she'd always have … Continue reading What We’re Reading: May 2021
What to Read: Going to the Zoo
Our community is so lucky to be in such close proximity to one of the world's greatest zoos: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium! These picture books are all about going to the zoo and the furry (or rough) (or slimy) friends we meet there. What is your favorite animal to see at the zoo? … Continue reading What to Read: Going to the Zoo
What to Read: Books with Trees on the Cover
They say you shouldn't judge a book by its cover... But we couldn't resist. Celebrate Arbor Day (April 30, 2021) by checkout out one of these books featuring a tree on its cover! You can search for these titles and place a hold on our catalog. Barkskins by Annie Proulx In the late seventeenth century … Continue reading What to Read: Books with Trees on the Cover
What We’re Reading: April 2021
Happy Spring! Check out what our staff are reading this month. You can search for and place a hold on these titles on our catalog. Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted by Suleika Jaouad In the summer after graduating from college, Suleika Jaouad was preparing, as they say in commencement speeches, to … Continue reading What We’re Reading: April 2021
What We’re Reading: March 2021
How is it already March?! One year ago on St. Patrick's Day, our library closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak in our state and community. We have been providing virtual and limited in-person services ever since. Here is what our staff is reading on the anniversary of the pandemic. Books bring such comfort during challenging … Continue reading What We’re Reading: March 2021
What to Read: March Madness (Chapter Book Edition)
Get your head in the game with one of these basketball-inspired chapter books for kids! Just in time for the NCAA March Madness tournament. Free Throw by Jake Maddox Since Derek is the tallest kid on his basketball team, his coach decides to have him play center instead of Jason. Derek thinks this is a … Continue reading What to Read: March Madness (Chapter Book Edition)
What to Read: All About Ireland
Every year on March 17, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated to observe the death of St. Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. St. Patrick's Day has evolved to celebrate all things Irish culture: from the food, drinks, music, and all things green. These books take place in Ireland or are written by Irish authors. … Continue reading What to Read: All About Ireland
What to Read: Women’s History Month 2021
Women's History Month has been celebrated and recognized by the U.S. Congress in some form since 1981. Each March, we honor the contributions women have made to the United States in all fields, from astronomy to literature to medicine. These nonfiction titles pay tribute to individual or groups of women who have broken barriers in … Continue reading What to Read: Women’s History Month 2021
What to Read: Read Across America 2021
Read Across America (observed on March 2) is the nation’s largest celebration of reading, highlighting books that students can see themselves reflected in, as well as books that allow readers to see a world or a character that might be different than them. Readers who feel included, recognized, and a part of the world are … Continue reading What to Read: Read Across America 2021
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