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 …
Do you need an escape from reality right now? Check out one of these books that will warm your heart. A charming novel about a young girl whose grandmother dies and leaves behind a series of letters, sending her on Read More …
In the video below, Jessica talks about the novel Washington Black by Esi Edugyan. Topics include slavery, science, mystery and a man on the run. (Yes, really!) Find this title on Libby using just your library card or place a Read More …
Do you want to educate yourself about racism? Here’s a great place to start: Fiction Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Available as a book or eBook. All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely Available as a book or eBook. 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 …