Reading Together: Using Digital Audio Books to Read with Children
Studies have confirmed that when a child is read to, not only their reading improves – so do their confidence, social skills, vocabulary, and behavior.
Grumping With the Very Best
We all get a little bit grumpy sometimes, right? Why not make it fun by harrumphing along with the internet’s favorite feline curmudgeon, Grumpy Cat? She’s not just a meme, she’s a celebrity, and we’ve got plenty of grouchy fun for you in the form of books and DVDs. There’s a whole world of grumpiness out there to explore.
Get Dirty! Nature Appreciation for the Young Child
Exploring the world is not only natural for young children, but also essential. And fostering a sense of respect and appreciation for nature when children are young, is key to keeping this world healthy and happy.
2016 Election Resources
Tomorrow is Election Day, and we want you to vote. Here are some resources to help you decide which candidates to choose and where to find your polling place.
Sci Fi for Dummies
Many of my friends are science fiction geeks, so when our discussions inevitably drift towards the genre—one I’ve never actually read—my inferiority complex rears its head. Luckily, said friends are … Continued
Doctor Strange: A Primer
Doctor Strange, the next film in the sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe, opens today. If you can’t make it out to the theaters this weekend, check out these Strange materials at your Library.
Throwback Thursday: Scar(r)ed for Life
There are few modern horror movies that I find truly frightening—sure, a few have made me jump now and then, but most don’t stick with me once I’ve left the theater. Rather than rehash a list of spooky movies for the Halloween season (Editor’s Note: Halloween is “over,” but just enjoy this post anyway if you’d really like to not think about Christmas yet), I’ve decided instead to focus on that most sinister of genres: the children’s movie.
Why I Love Insecure
I love Issa Rae’s new show, Insecure because it captures an honest portrayal of friendships between Black women that hasn’t been seen on television since Girlfriends. The first season is still airing on HBO, but get a preview with Rae’s book, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl!
Family Fun with Genealogy
Many wanting to learn more about their family history may feel overwhelmed by the seemingly daunting process. Genealogy research, however, is now easier than ever with the free and simple-to-use … Continued
Seventy-One Years of Ebony Magazine
It was the mid-nineties and I was ten. I sat under the hairdryer at my great-aunt’s beauty shop. The gossip of old friends, sounds of laughter, the sight of steam … Continued