Calling all artists in grades 2-12! As part of our summer reading program, WNPL welcomes back popular art teacher Christine Thornton! This summer, she will teach two upcoming virtual classes: “How to Draw Dragons” Thursday, June 18 Dragons can be friendly Read More …
Perhaps now more than ever, the news is full of stories and images that are challenging for adults to process, let alone for children to understand. Parents and caregivers have many difficult jobs, but talking about hard things with kids Read More …
Who doesn’t love a picture book that completely tells its story in pictures? Throw in the cute shape of the book itself, charming watercolor illustrations and an intriguing plot, and you have The Little Barbarian by Renato Moriconi. The title Read More …
You may think you know the story. Penniless orphan Jane Eyre begins a new life as a governess at Thornfield Hall, where she meets one dark, brooding Mr. Rochester–and, Reader, she marries him. Or does she? Prepare for an adventure of Gothic Read More …
Everything old is new again: Ribsy by Beverly Cleary, can be found on the New Juvenile Books display! This latest edition of the classic chapter book features the original illustrations by Louis Darling. Ribsy is the story of a dog’s Read More …
