News from Youth Services

Two kids planting seedlings in planters box.

Gather and Grow at the Library

Summer is almost here! We’re so happy to see the gardens growing, the bees buzzing, and summer fruits in season. What are you most excited about this summer? We hope you’ll make the library part of your summer fun. There are so many reasons to visit! Come dance with us at our Good Morning Sunshine…

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We have bilingual storytimes!

To reach even more of our patrons, diversify our programming, and give patrons opportunities to learn about different languages, songs, crafts, and cultures, we are excited to now offer regular bilingual storytimes.

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Let’s celebrate Día del Niño!

Día del Niño, or Children’s Day, is a special day celebrated annually on April 30 in Mexico, and it has become a beloved tradition in the United States. Besides Monther’s Day and Father’s Day, children have their special day too! On Día del Niño, children should feel special and loved. In Mexico and other Latin countries, festivals, music shows, magicians, and special events are hosted for children on this day.

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Our Favorite Children’s Books of 2025

Contributed by Becca Books are magical! One moment we could be traveling on a Friendship train in the 1940s French countryside, while the next we are navigating Ancient China on the Silk Roads. Books might introduce us to characters like Clare, an undead fox who ushers souls to the afterlife, or Finn, a troubled boy learning the healing power of nature. Nonfiction books can answer questions like: Is a tomato, a fruit or a vegetable? or how can humans help animals safely cross our roads? Biographies…

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