Children's Literature · Reading Club

100 Books before High School

November kicked off the official start of 1000 Books before Kindergarten. It has been phenomenally successful. We currently have 135 children participating (for perspective, we serve 37,500). Everyone is loving it for a variety of reasons. Some people like the literacy prizes, others enjoy the positive habits that it is encouraging, while others just wanted… Continue reading 100 Books before High School

Children's Literature · Reading Club

1000 Books before Kindergarten: Gearing Up

Public Libraries: We're not just book depositories anymore... Perhaps those words may be eye-opening to some members of the public but, for years, librarians have been striving to open up the library to various forms of information retrieval, educational entertainment, relaxation, exploration, and the promotion of literacy. Our libraries are free community centers open to all… Continue reading 1000 Books before Kindergarten: Gearing Up

Programs · Reading Club

20s Books & Brew: a Book Club for Millennials

There are several lists out there describing what millennials desire most in life (millennials described as people born between the 80s and early 2000s). You've got this list of pop culture references (mainly for those that grew up in the 90s and 00s), some things millennial girls love, and the most poignant Top 10 Things Millennials Want… Continue reading 20s Books & Brew: a Book Club for Millennials