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 Read more…
As trees 🌳 start to lose their 🍁 leaves, don’t forget that in addition to all the work it brings, there can also be a lot of fun to be had with fallen leaves. One great arts and craft project idea is to make leaf 🍂 prints using paint and paper. Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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. Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
This month marks the 95th anniversary celebration of the publication of the first Winnie the Pooh book by A. A. Milne. Illustrated by artist E. H. Shepard, the beloved stories have been treasured by generations around the world. Which is your favorite character from the Hundred Acre Wood? Do you Read more…