New & Noteworthy Picture Books: October 2023
We're dedicated to bringing the best and brightest books to our library collections! October is a month to celebrate the shift into the cooler seasons and the warmth of family and friends. Here are some picture books that will be hitting shelves soon. I Will Read to You by Gideon...
New and Noteworthy Picture Books: September 2023
We're dedicated to bringing the best and brightest books to our library collections. Here are some picture books we are really excited about that will be hitting shelves soon. Mr. Fiorello's Head by Cecilia Ruiz (ages 5-8) Mr. Fiorello loved his luscious curly locks. Mr. Fiorello loved his hair so...
New & Noteworthy Picture Books: August 2023
We're dedicated to bringing the best and brightest books to our library collections! Here are some picture books that will be hitting shelves soon. Read them with your child and track them using the free app Beanstack. Earn badges, try fun challenges for all ages and explore our Summer Wonder...
Help your child discover the joys of reading this summer
Back-to-school jitters may be creeping up on kids. The beginning of a new school year is challenging, especially when it comes to learning. Over the summer, many children lose the knowledge they acquired during the previous school year. Educational experts call this trend the summer slide. According to research, kids...
Read Forwards, Backwards or Upside down
Image by Nahid Kazemi for TD Summer Reading Club 2023 The TD Summer Reading Club is the country’s biggest, bilingual summer program for kids of all ages, interests and abilities. To September 2, kids can join the Club in person at their local library or online and then track what...
New and Noteworthy Picture Books: July 2023
We're dedicated to bringing the best and brightest books to our library collections! Here are some picture books that will be hitting shelves soon. Cake vs. Pie by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen (ages 4-8) Get ready for the ultimate food fight! Who is better, Cake or Pie? Will these two sweet treats...
New and Noteworthy Picture Books June 2023
We're dedicated to bringing the best and brightest books to our library collections. Just in time for Pride Month, these new picture books celebrate families and people across the rainbow spectrum. We have lots more books and programs for children to celebrate and learn about Pride! Discover resources for all...
Equity and Diversity Resources for Kids
Books are a wonderful way to introduce big ideas and important topics to children. They are essential items in the toolkits of parents, caregivers and educators and can be used as discussion starters to gently ease into conversations with young readers. When you create a supportive environment to talk about...
New and Noteworthy Picture Books May 2023
We're dedicated to bringing the best and brightest books to our library collections! Here are some picture books that will be hitting shelves soon. This month's books focus on perspective and seeing things differently. As they say, it's all about how you look at things! Five Hiding Ostriches by Barbara...
New and Noteworthy Picture Books April 2023
We are dedicated to bringing the best and brightest books to our library collections! Here are some picture books we are really excited about that will be hitting shelves soon. Bravo, Avocado! by Chana Stiefel and Anna Süßbauer (ages 4-8) Avocado wishes she were the daily special at the Farmer's...