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Suggested Family Activity • National Authors’ Day

Today, on National Authors’ Day, we pay tribute to author and illustrator Jerry Pinkney, who died suddenly recently.  A beloved figure in the world of children’s literature, Pinkney worked on more than 100 titles during his career.  He is perhaps best known for his 2010 Caldecott medal winning rendition of the fable of The Lion and the Mouse.  In addition to working on picture books for young children, often with his wife Gloria Jean, he Read more…

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Suggested Family Activity • National Frankenstein Day

Just in time for 👻 Halloween, today is National Frankenstein Day, a day to recognize author Mary Shelly.  Originally published in 1818, Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus, is the story of the horrific monster the mad scientist Dr. Frankenstein creates.  Since its publication, there are been several new editions, along with feature film 🎬 versions.  To celebrate today, you can dress up like your favorite character, whether it is 👨‍⚕️ Dr. Frankenstein, the 👺 monster, Read more…

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Books for Holidays & Special Days

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS Oct 31 – Nov 2 ELECTION DAY • November 2 DIWALI • November 4 Archie Celebrates Diwali by Mitali Banerjee Ruths Happy Diwali! by Sanyukta Mathur VEETERAN’S DAY • November 11 THANKSGIVING • November 25 Thanks for Nothing by Ryan T. Higgins We Give Thanks by Cynthia Rylant If You Lived During the Plimoth Thanksgiving by Chris Newell HANUKKAH • Nov 28 – Dec 6 Baby Loves Angular Momentum on Hanukkah! Read more…

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Suggested Family Activity • Halloween 🎃 Kindness Cards

October is a time of ghosts 👻 and bats 🦇 and scary monsters 👹, but have you ever thought about spreading kindness 🙂 on Halloween, along with candy 🍫 treats?  The mom behind the website Coffee and Carpool suggests handing out Kindness Cards this year to go along with your usual selections.  What are Kindness Cards, you ask?  They are simple cards that have a positive ➕ message, such as “I love ❤ your costume” Read more…

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Suggested Family Activity • National Color Day 🌈

Today is National Color Day 🌈 a day to celebrate all the beautiful color that is around us.  Did you know that color can affect your mood or the way you feel about something?  Red, for example, is often used to show excitement, while blue is considered a calming color.  What is your favorite color?  Often, we use color in our home 🏠 to reflect our creativity 🎨 or we pick our favorite colors to Read more…

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11 Monster Myths Invented By Hollywood

BY MICHELE DEBCZAK Movies didn’t invent monsters like werewolves or vampires, but they helped shape how we view them today. Many common myths—like vampires burning in the sun and zombies eating brains—were popularized more recently than you might have thought. Read on to learn about 11 classic monster tropes and the movies that introduced them to pop culture. 1. VAMPIRES GET BURNED BY SUNLIGHT. Vampires getting burned in the sun is a classic myth, right up there with Read more…

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Suggested Family Activity • Pumpkin 🎃 STEM Experiment

If you have a pumpkin 🎃 on your front porch or steps, you have everything you need to conduct a STEM experiment 🧪 with your children.  To learn how vegetable matter decomposes, have them make a chart 📊 or write down each day’s progress as the pumpkin rots.  Small children can draw pictures, while older children can record details 📝 about how the pumpkin looks, what the temperature 🌡 is outside ☁ and other details Read more…

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13 Books That Are as Unsettling as ‘Squid Game’

by Jeff Somers Great reads for those who want more deadly games like the ones in the viral South Korean Netflix hit. Every now and then a particular TV show takes over and commands the all-seeing eye of pop culture for weeks or months at a time—think the first season of Stranger Things, or the height of Game of Thrones mania. Right now, that show is Squid Game, which has become the most successful Netflix series of all time, not Read more…

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Halloween Craft Video Round-up

It’s that time again! We rounded up some great library craft videos from across the internet that are perfect for Halloween. Whether they are doing in-person craft events or take-and-make kits, these libraries share their creative crafts for the spooky season. DIY Spooky Witch’s Cauldron – Bubbling Cauldron with Glowing Coals New York’s Fayetville Library goes all out with this glowing Witch’s Cauldron. Although this might not be a last-minute craft, it can be a fun addition Read more…

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