If You Love Tolkien, You’ll Love These Books

Cover for Sky on fire. Black dragon sprawls over front cover with dark red sky in background

As initiated by The Tolkien Society, March 25th is honored as Tolkien Day! A day to encourage fans to celebrate and promote the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien. We want to take the time to highlight some of our Read More …

Shamrocks, Leprechauns and Rainbows! It’s St. Patrick’s Day!

An image of the book cover for “You Shamrock My World” by Rose Rossner. Two drawn four leaf clover characters stand side by side. One is larger than the other. A rainbow hovers above them, a butterfly and hearts fly near them. And flowers sprout in the field they stand in.

March 17th marks the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, and you’re in luck because we have five fun picture books to help you celebrate. Also stop by the library any time during the month of March to check out a Read More …

Happy Belated National Barbie Day: Fashionably Late, but Forever Fabulous!

Cover of Barbie: The World Tour by Margot Robbie and Andrew Mukamal. A woman in a pink tweed outfit lies on a pink background, surrounded by matching pink accessories (bags, shoes, and jewelry). The title and authors’ names appear in bold white text at the bottom right, with the Rizzoli logo below.

WNPL had a fantastic time celebrating National Barbie Day on March 9th! To keep the fun going, we’ve curated a must-read list of books showcasing Barbie’s iconic fashion, her trailblazing creator, and the legendary doll that has inspired generations! Juvenile Read More …

Women Who Marched: Celebrate Women’s History Month!

March is Women’s History Month, which offers the opportunity to remember, celebrate and learn about various women who have paved the way for innovation and change. Check out our calendar here for Women’s History Month centered programs. Of course, we Read More …

Get Your Groove On! It’s National Dance Day!

An image of the book cover for “How Do You Dance?” by Thyra Heder. A drawn disco ball hangs and reflects colorful reflections of light. Six drawn children are depicted dancing each in their own unique way.

February 24th is national Dance Day. Here are some of our favorite picture book picks to inspire you and your loved ones to bust a move. How Do You Dance? by Thyra Heder There are so many ways to dance! Read More …