February is Black History month*, and all month long we'll have displays about Black excellence in a variety of areas. First up we have Scientists and Inventors! You can come into the library and check out items from the display or go to our reading recommendations page and place a hold! I particularly love the…
Picks by Julie J.
Best Books 2021
As you gear up for your holiday shopping, look no further than the library for the year’s best books for the children in your life. If you missed the presentation, don't worry-- we recorded it so you can watch it at your convenience and learn all about fabulous fiction and nonfiction titles for preschoolers through…
Two Spooky Stories for Spring
While many of us associate scary stories with October and cool weather, I think it's great fun to read scary stories in the spring, especially when there's a thunderstorm rolling in. I'd like to recommend two scary books I enjoyed recently, and both of them just happened to be written by Asian American authors. First…
National Portrait Gallery and Black History Month
Let's visit the National Portrait Gallery without even leaving the house! Google arts and culture has created a virtual exhibit of notable African Americans, which is a great exhibit to explore any time, but especially during Black History Month. To extend your experience, we've put together a list of books about some of the famous…
Next in Series and Sequels December 2020
If you have a favorite author or series, there are a lot of new books out for you to enjoy! If you'd like to place any of these items on hold, please do, and make sure to schedule a Parking Lot Pickup appointment to come and get your next read! (Oh, and if you love…
Kanopy Kids
Have you and your family explored Kanopy yet? In addition to a ton of great independent movies for grownups, Kanopy has an entire section for kids. You can see amazing children's animation from all over the world, enjoy a story from some of your favorite book characters, like Mo Willem's Pigeon, or learn a new…
You get a bundle! And YOU get a bundle!
To save time and effort for our patrons, we offer several bundles of materials that make it easy for you to grab, go, and discover new materials! Board Book Bundles For our youngest readers we have board book bundles: five board books for babies and toddlers that are sure to delight you. These can be…
Pride Reads for Families
Read the Rainbow! To celebrate Pride Month this June, Youth Services staff have curated a collection of books that feature diverse families, identities, and ways of living. Everyone needs to see themselves reflected in books (and the world around them), and we also grow when we learn about people who are different from us! Ms…
Learn About Loving Day
Loving v. Virginia (1967) was a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court that struck down laws banning interracial marriage. The decision was followed by an increase in interracial marriages in the U.S. and is remembered annually on June 12th, Loving Day.
Anti-racist Books and Resources for Families
In turbulent times, we realize it can be helpful to use literature as a way to discuss and explain difficult situations with your children. MPPL Youth Services staff have curated a collection of books and resources to assist you as you discuss events with the youngest members of your family. The Undefeated e-bookTrombone Shorty e-book,…
