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9 Books to Celebrate Groundhog Day
First things first, did you know that groundhogs are also called whistlepigs? That is a much cuter name and one I think we should all switch to immediately! Today is Groundhog Day and if the groundhog sees his shadow, we’ll have six more weeks of winter. Being that it’s been…
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Storytime Theme: Lunar New Year
Happy New Year! Today I’m celebrating Lunar New Year by offering a beautiful storytime to ring in the new year. What many used to call Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year is actually celebrated by many Asian countries including China, Korea, Vietnam and more. This year we celebrate the Year…
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9 Picture Books About Reindeer
We’re getting closer to Christmas! With so much more to do, I’ve got big plans for this weekend. Wrapping gifts, packing to head to my parents for a few days and cleaning up the house (how did it get so messy?)! But, before the holiday officially starts, check out these…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Star Wars Books for All Ages
With the newest Star Wars movie set to release in just a few weeks, a new television series on Disney +, and a new theme park in Disney, Star Wars is everywhere you look these days, including in books! Here are just ten titles from board books to graphic novels,…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Holiday Reads
I love the holidays – the music, the sappy Hallmark movies, the snow, family time, the works. I’ve included both well-loved books and new-to-me reads for my Top Ten Tuesday: Holiday Reads list this week. Some of these books hold dear memories for me, like The Polar Express. I can…
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6 Books to Celebrate Diwali
We have, in our community, a large population of Indian families. Many of which live permanently here in the U.S. while others come to work for a few years and then go back to India. Our library has hosted Diwali programming for a number of years now and it’s a…
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Giveaway & Book Review: My Grandma and Me by Mina Javaherbin
Synopsis: “In a true tale of a young girl in Iran and her grandmother, this beautiful ode to family celebrates small moments of love that become lifelong memories. In this big universe full of many moons, I have traveled and seen many wonders, but I have never loved anything or…
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9 Book to Celebrate Independence Day
Happy 4th of July! I’m spending the day with family, food, and fun and I hope you get a chance to do the same. Have a great day! A is for America by Devin Scillian America the Beautiful by Katharine Lee Bates Apple Pie 4th of July by Janet S.…
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Four on Friday: Flag Day
Happy Flag Day! “In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.” (Wikipedia) These are equally adorable and educational as they share great facts and figures about Old Glory in a fun and accessible…
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Four on Friday: Ramadan Picture Books
People of the Muslim faith are currently celebrating Ramadan from May 5 – June 4. The month is spent fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. I’ve been lucky enough to be invited to a Sharing Ramadan event at a local mosque. I really enjoy learning more about the Islamic faith. Plus,…
