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12/25/2019

Happy Holidays, Libraricans!

12/23/2019

Kids read holiday 'tails' at shelter to help get dogs adopted

Holiday "tails" to make your day! http://bit.ly/36XZZDs

The Humane Society of Missouri invites kids to read books to dogs awaiting to be adopted during the holidays.

12/21/2019

Timeline Photos

12/20/2019

It can be Christmas all year round!

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12/19/2019

Stay Up To Date With These 2020 Literary Calendars

Literary calendars fit for book lovers! http://bit.ly/2S7RX6T

Looking for the calendar that'll help you crush it in 2020? These literary calendars are calling your name.

12/16/2019

Don't know what to get your favorite tween reader? Look no further! http://bit.ly/2RMt9kX

Looking for the perfect present for the tween reader in your life? #GiftKidLit this holiday season with these fourteen must-read titles: http://bit.ly/2RMt9kX

12/15/2019

Top 10 Music | 2019

Top 10 music to enhance your storytime! 🎶 http://bit.ly/2Pb9GZh

These albums showcase styles that will appeal to all ages and include songs that can be used in storytimes and library programs, or just enjoyed in the car. Chosen by reviewers from SLJ’s ClefNotes music column, these selections are must-haves for all collections.

12/14/2019

Creating Makerspaces for All: Lessons From the Experts

Because makerspaces are a match-made for libraries. http://bit.ly/2PbmpLH

As part of SLJ’s Tech Trends series of webcasts in cooperation with ISTE, apanel of experts discussed makerspace learning and offered guidance on how to create and design an effective program.

12/13/2019

4 Winter Reads and Creative Crafts for the Classroom

Winter crafts inspired by some of your favorite winter reads! ❄️ ⛄ http://bit.ly/2PdzIek

Get your students ready for winter with these delightful snow and snowman-themed books (The Winter Wish, A Flower In the Snow) and crafts from Scholastic.

12/12/2019

Full Moon for December 2019 Arrives on 12/12 at 12:12 - What Does It Mean? - Farmers’ Almanac

Happy 12/12! Here are some fun references to the magical number. http://bit.ly/2Ea5JOq

December's Cold Moon turns 100% full on 12/12 at 12:12 a.m. Eastern Time. That's a lot of 12s! Should those living in the Eastern Time Zone buy a lottery ticket? Or get married? We explain.

12/11/2019

Musical Instrument Lending Libraries Make Playing Music More Accessible

Music to our ears! 🎵 http://bit.ly/2sgG9EJ

Looking to learn a new instrument? The gear at musical instrument lending libraries is free and accessible for anyone with a local library card.

12/11/2019

Not all heroes wear capes...💥💪🏽🙌🏽💥

"Librarians save lives: by handing the right book, at the right time, to a kid in need." -- Judy Blume

For several books to help kids dealing with common yet challenging childhood issues ranging from anxiety to anger, all for ages 7 to 12, we recommend "What To Do When You Worry Too Much” (https://www.amightygirl.com/when-you-worry-too-much), “What To Do When Mistakes Make You Quake" (https://www.amightygirl.com/when-mistakes-make-you-quake), and the entire series at http://amzn.to/2prZsFb

For a fantastic series of guides for older tweens and teens focused on helping them handle a variety of life challenges, including bullying, body image, anxiety, and self-confidence, visit http://amgrl.co/2zIohAr

To help build children's emotional resiliency at every age, check out our blog post, "40 Mighty Girl Books About Managing Emotions” at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=11449

And, for stories that celebrate the value that books bring to our lives -- and the libraries and librarians that help make them available to so many children -- check out our blog post, "35 Mighty Girl Stories about Books, Libraries, and Literacy," at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=11656

12/10/2019

Tips + Tricks: How To Store Books Properly And Safely | Book Riot

Have too many books and don't know where to store them? Need tips on how to care for your books? Look no further! http://bit.ly/2OSOkji

How to store books that are valuable, how to organize books for a small space, how to store books for long periods in a storage unit, and more.

12/09/2019

20 Easy Ways to Read More Books in 2020 | Book Riot

Looking to read more in 2020? Here are some tips to help you meet your reading goals. http://bit.ly/36anrNH

Do you want to up you reading goal in the new year? Check out these 20 tips to help you read more books and conquer your TBR.

12/08/2019

As 2019 comes to a close, take a look at some of the best books of the year! http://bit.ly/2sJtytH

12/07/2019

These books will be sure to put you in the holiday spirit! http://bit.ly/2YhERVV

12/06/2019

104-year-old writer collects 104 kids’ books to donate to school library for her birthday

104 books for 104 years! 🎂 http://bit.ly/2RpJtrl

The facility will donate the collection to a local elementary school library.

12/05/2019

Anonymous donor leaves gift of scarves for those in need

Small acts of kindness can go a long way! http://bit.ly/2P9Lh52

Without a word, someone left a handful of handmade scarves in the library’s lobby.

12/04/2019

Ha! A little midweek LOL!

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12/03/2019

Holiday Editions of Our Most Popular Book Series

The holiday season is upon us! Check out these holiday twists on some of our favorite series. http://bit.ly/2OMhvEL

A Scholastic book list of holiday series titles to keep your students reading over winter break, including Pete the Cat, Junie B. Jones, and Cam Jansen.

12/03/2019

Librarican: Because one person, one letter, one act can change everything.

12/02/2019

Meet the Bookmobile’s Cousin

Meet the bookmobile's cousin! 🚘 http://bit.ly/2R2Muhr

The Cookmobile, a kitchen on wheels, teaches Brooklyn Public Library patrons how to cook.

12/01/2019

Deck the Halls with Harry Potter Christmas Decorations! 25+ To DIY or Buy

A Harry Potter inspired holiday? Yes, please! http://bit.ly/2OnKdeN

I've found the perfect Harry Potter Christmas decorations for your winter holiday, whether you like DIY projects or you prefer to buy.

11/30/2019

30 Christmas Books You'll Love Reading with Your Kids

Who's ready for the December holiday season? 🙋
You can't celebrate the holidays without these favorite holiday read-alouds. http://bit.ly/2XTgmhF

The smell of firewood in the living room, a soft blanket and fuzzy slippers, and a special holiday book to read with your little one make up some of the sweetest memories of the holiday season. We find that a special holiday read-aloud creates family memories and often imparts lessons of gratitude a...

11/29/2019

Best. Deal. Ever. #BlackFriday

11/28/2019

What a cool fact to bring up during Thanksgiving dinner!

Did you know that today's celebration of Thanksgiving is largely due to the efforts of one very persistent woman who dreamed of creating a national holiday that would bring Americans together on a unifying day of thanks? The little known heroine of Thanksgiving, writer Sarah Hale, who was incidentally also the author of the famous children's poem, "Mary Had a Little Lamb," was born in 1788. For forty years, Hale served as the editor of Godey's Lady's Book, the most widely circulated magazine in the pre-Civil War America. This role made Hale incredibly influential in everything from women's fashion to literature to architecture; however, the personal mission that drove her for 36 years was to make Thanksgiving a national holiday.

Hale believed that the United States had too few national holidays that brought people across the country together. At the time, Thanksgiving was celebrated in certain states primarily in the North and was observed on different days in different locations. Hale sought to create a single holiday that would help unify the nation around a single day of gratitude for one's blessings.

During her years of advocacy, Hale wrote countless editorials in support of the holiday and lobbied governors, businesspeople and others to support her cause. Beginning in 1849, she also made an annual tradition of writing to the president about the holiday -- one of her letters to President Lincoln is pictured here. Finally, in 1863, Lincoln, who saw the benefit of such a unifying holiday during the stress of the U.S. Civil War, supported legislation to establish the new national holiday. With Lincoln's proclamation declaring a national day of Thanksgiving on October 3, 1863, Hale's 36-year quest for Thanksgiving was finally a success!

For an inspiring children's book about Sarah Hale, we highly recommend: "Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving" for ages 5 to 9 at https://www.amightygirl.com/thank-you-sarah

For books for children and teens that celebrate more groundbreaking women from around the world, visit our "Role Models Collection" at https://www.amightygirl.com/books/history-biography

To inspire your Mighty Girl with stories that show girls and women leading the way, visit our "Initiative & Leadership" book section at http://amgrl.co/2b1FBVz

And, if you're looking for ways to bring a little Mighty Girl spirit to upcoming holidays, including Christmas and Hanukkah, check out our "Holidays & Celebrations" book collection for Mighty Girl-themed stories at http://amgrl.co/1lezNwa

11/28/2019

Timeline Photos

11/27/2019

20 Reasons Why Readers Are Thankful For Libraries - Rakuten OverDrive

The value a library provides to a community is truly immeasurable. Need a reason to be thankful for a library? Here are 20 for starters! http://bit.ly/37japi9

By: Rickie Mascia, OverDrive Social Media Specialist It certainly goes without saying (or at least we hope it does) that...

11/26/2019

Let's Be Thankful for Libraries

"This Thanksgiving, let's pledge our support to the libraries and library workers who help sustain our reading culture." http://bit.ly/2Xyji2P

This Thanksgiving, let's pledge our support to the libraries and library workers who help sustain our reading culture.

11/25/2019

Now You Too Can Bake Like Emily Dickinson This Holiday Season

Still trying to figure out what to make for Thanksgiving? Notable poet, Emily Dickinson, was not only a writer, but a baker as well! Check out some of the surviving Dickinson family recipes. http://bit.ly/2OrpXaT

It’s fairly common knowledge these days that everyone’s first favorite poet Emily Dickinson was also no slouch in the kitchen. In fact, as others have pointed out, in her lifetime she w…

11/24/2019

Why You Should Encourage Your Child's Love of Graphic Novels

So many reasons why graphic novels are THE BEST! http://bit.ly/2r5hodY

Are graphic novels really hurting children's reading skills? And should kids just stick to the classics? Experts explain why it's time we end the graphic novel stigma for good.

11/24/2019

Who is your favorite librarian? Nominate them to become the next School Librarian of the Year! Hurry, nominations close on 12/2. http://bit.ly/35BkzJx

11/23/2019

Portland library rolls out 'Books to You' program

This library stands by equitable access, offering a monthly delivery service to the homebound community members. http://bit.ly/2OvL5Ne

PORTLAND — Portland District Library is presenting a new service to the community in hopes of giving more residents access to materials than ever

11/22/2019

No #BlackFriday needed. This is an EVERY DAY deal you can't miss!

11/22/2019

Want to show your gratitude to a star librarian? Nominate them to become the next School Librarian of the Year! Hurry, nominations close on 12/2. http://bit.ly/32Vt3cA

11/22/2019

A ‘new library world’: Dream Bus provides services to those with limited public library access - The Daily Cardinal

‘Woah! Is this a library?’ It’s like this entirely new library world.” 🌎 📚
http://bit.ly/2XizQM7

Library on Wheels offers more opportunities for students with limited access to public libraries to check out a book.

11/22/2019

Katrina Hall on Twitter

What a sweet surprise! We ❤️ the library!

“Yesterday a 3rd-grade boy ran into the library after school, scribbled something on a piece of paper, hid it in a book, and on his way out called out "look in the superhero section, you're going to like it!" Well, I did. 🙂”

11/21/2019

Want to show your gratitude to a star librarian? Nominate them to become the next School Librarian of the Year! Hurry, nominations close on 12/2. http://bit.ly/32Vt3cA

11/20/2019

The Most Popular Books In Libraries, July–September 2019

The numbers are in! See the most popular library books of Fall 2019.
http://bit.ly/36XXSAu

Take a peek at the most popular books in libraries during the third quarter of 2019, courtesy of Panorama Picks.

11/19/2019

28 Read Alouds to Teach About Gratitude

Gratitude books to be thankful for!
http://bit.ly/2KB9OPl

A Scholastic book list of read alouds about gratitude and generosity, to help young readers develop SEL skills and learn to express their thanks.

11/18/2019

VIDEO: Multiple raccoons take over the library at Arkansas State

What would you do if raccoons took over your library?
http://bit.ly/2NLPUCX

JONESBORO — An Arkansas State University alumnus says he was surprised to spot a few curious critters running around the campus library.

11/17/2019

A Turkey-Stuffed Book List

Gobble, gobble on this turkey-stuffed book list of hilarious picture books.
http://bit.ly/353c8pX

A Scholastic book list starring clever and hilarious turkeys, including The Amazing Turkey Rescue, 10 Fat Turkeys, and Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving.

11/16/2019

The Top Nonfiction Titles Every Classroom Library Should Have

Top PreK-12 nonfiction books curated by our book experts.
http://bit.ly/2XixUTR

A Scholastic book list of the bestselling and most popular nonfiction titles for classroom libraries and students in grades PreK-12.

11/14/2019

Library Puns You Won't Help But Love To Check Out | Book Riot

It was "bound" to happen: library puns that are too good not to share!
http://bit.ly/2Qna3Ro

Check 'em out! These 54+ library puns and jokes will make you laugh and roll your eyes at the same time. Dewey dare share?

11/13/2019

Books on the Move - Sacramento Magazine

These wheels on the library go round and round...

Meet Vincent Van Go, the Sacramento Public Library’s new bookmobile. The state-of-the-art Ford Transit 350 cargo van pulls into the gated parking lot of Saybrook, a 61-unit South Sacramento apartment complex built in 1960. Emblazoned on the side of the sleek green vehicle is the announcement, “B...