Short Stories, Big Impact
Sherrie Flick’s new collection of flash fiction might come in teeny tiny packages, but these stories pack a punch.
Gardening with Kids
Gardening with kids can be fun and educational, but did you know that it’s also full of sensory benefits? Children learn about the world using their senses, and as they … Continued
Misfit Musicals
Even though I absolutely love musicals, I realize they exist in a weird world. I scratched the surface and found these four oddities in our collection.
The Story of Beautiful Girl
Just as To Kill a Mockingbird was and still is, The Story of Beautiful Girl is also a game-changer, this time for people with developmental disabilities who were, once upon a time, “put away,” sent to stark and barbaric institutions with cringeworthy names like The School for the Incurable and Feebleminded, forgotten by families and by the world as a whole.
Remake Learning Days
The Library is celebrating innovation and creativity through STEM programs during Remake Learning Days, May 9-15.
Extinct? Think Again
In my opinion, all good novels have a twist. Whether it’s a case of mistaken identities, a long buried secret, or a suppressed desire threatening to disrupt a peaceful equilibrium … Continued
I Absolutely Didn’t Hate The Haters
Jesse Andrews, breakout author of the hit Me and Earl and the Dying Girl returns to the young adult genre with the equally great The Haters.
Mother’s Day
As May begins, the two pillars of American Hallmark holidays draw closer: Mother’s and Father’s Day. They promise luke-warm brunch for mom and a never-to-be-used power tool for dad. How … Continued
Best of BARD: April 2015
New site, but we’re up to the same old tricks – that means we’re coming at you with the Top Five downloads for the month of April on BARD. Nice … Continued
Best Books for Babies 2016
Child development experts and advocates for early literacy have gotten together to identify the Best Books for Babies.