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Ventriloquist Workshop with Steve Petra – March 30th at 2:00 PM

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Talking to kids when the news is scary

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Let us pick your books!

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Upcoming Live Streaming Story Times via Zoom

Join your favorite librarians online for story time. We will read stories, sing songs, and share fingerplays.

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Local parents publish children’s book on Covid: Kelly Goes Back to School

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Children’s Resources

Ebooks & Audiobooks

Libby by OverDrive – Tens of thousands of e-books and audiobooks.

Book Recommendations

NoveList K-8 Plus – Helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests.

Online Tutoring

Tutor.com – Get a tutor 24/7 in 40+ subjects including Math, Science and English.

Ebooks for Kids

Tumble Book Library – Fun and interactive library of animated, talking story books for kids.

Download Music, Movies & More

Hoopla – Music, movies, TV, e-books, audiobooks and comics.

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Do you have a great photo of your child participat

Do you have a great photo of your child participating in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten? Don't forget to send it to us at child@pwpl.org. If you're interested in signing your child up, make sure to stop by the Children's Desk or visit pwpl.org/children for more info. #pwpl

Today’s spotlight is on Ms. Lesley, Children’s

Today’s spotlight is on Ms. Lesley, Children’s Librarian, and her picks for Black History Month- Libba: The Magnificent Musical Life of Elizabeth Cotten by Laura Veirs and illustrated by Tatyana Fazlalizadeh- Written by musician Laura Veirs, this inspiring illustrated biography tells the story of blues and folk musician, singer, and songwriter Elizabeth Cotten. Cotten who was left-handed learned to play her brother's guitar "upside down and backwards." She wrote her famous song "Freight Train" when she was eleven but stopped playing guitar for decades while she raised her family in the segregated South. A chance encounter with musician Ruth Crawford Seeger in a department store introduced her to the folk singing Seeger family. After nearly 40 years, Libba picked up her guitar again and had a successful music career well into her 80s.
The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read by Rita Lorraine Hubbard and illustrated by Oge Mora- Imagine learning to read at age 116! Mary Walker was born a slave in the South eight years before the Emancipation Proclamation. As a slave, she was forbidden to learn to read. After being freed, Mary remained in the South where she worked as a sharecropper. When she was 114 years old, she enrolled in a reading class, and within a year and a half she had learned to read!! Her story proves you're never too old to learn. #pwpl

Today’s spotlight is on Shiraz, Children’s Roo

Today’s spotlight is on Shiraz, Children’s Room Staff Member, and her pick for Black History Month- Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes and illustrated by Gordon C. James- The rhythmic text of this picture book and awesome illustrations truly elevates the barbershop experience for the reader. Nothing compares to the main character’s experience in the barber chair and the confidence that comes with a fresh cut and how the world will perceive his newfound magnificence. #pwpl

Today’s spotlight is on Ms. Susie, Children’s

Today’s spotlight is on Ms. Susie, Children’s Librarian, and her picks for Black History Month-When Louis Armstrong Taught Me to Scat by Muriel Harris Weinstein and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie- A mother and daughter dance before bed prompts a young girl to learn how to scat in her dreams from the master himself, Louis Armstrong.
Jackie & Me (Book #2, Baseball Card Adventures) by Dan Gutman- This novel is centered on Joe who travels back in time through baseball cards to meet Jackie Robinson. His life is transformed when he experiences prejudice and discrimination firsthand. This series is recommended for grades 4 to 6.

Today’s Spotlight is on Ms. Amy, Children’s Li

Today’s Spotlight is on Ms. Amy, Children’s Librarian, and her pick for Black History Month-
Genesis Begins Again (audiobook) written and read by Alicia D. Williams- The story of Genesis Begins Again is a hopeful one as Genesis discovers her special talent and grows to accept herself despite the many challenges that she faces over the course of the book. Recommended for children ages 10 to 14. #pwpl

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