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New Picture Books

Librarian Recommended

Princess Serena (or as she prefers, Princess Pulverizer) doesn't want to be a princess--she wants to be knight! But her father, King Alexander of Empiria, thinks she still has a lot to learn when it comes to exhibiting valiant behavior. So he presents a challenge: the princess must first go on a Quest of Kindness and perform good deeds to prove that she truly deserves to go to knight school. Recommended for ages 5-8

In this wordless picture book, a young girl is coping from her dog's death and finds solace while picking up stones on the beach during her family's vacation. Recommended for ages 0-8

Sam wants Eva to play what he wants to play. Eva wants Sam to play what she wants to play. When their ideas come to life, can they play and work together? (Ages 4 and Up)

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News for Little and Big Kids

Great Books to Celebrate the Earth!

Written by published on Fri, 04/21/2017 - 4:37pm

Book Cover for 101 ways You Can Help Save the Planet Before You're 12April 22nd was Earth Day and a great way to celebrate, learn about, and explore the...Read more

Youth Poetry Contest Winner

Written by published on Sun, 04/02/2017 - 1:20am

Youth Poetry Contest Winner Announced!

The winner of the Youth Poetry Contest for the grade division K-4 is Marion R. Our Teen Advisory Board would like to congratulate Marion and thank all our entrants this year. Marion's poem is  reprinted here for your enjoyment.

The River by Marion R.

The River is a soothing place,

it has a little twinkle. When the ripples

flow it's like a bird singing a lullaby.

The River when it comes to land

it makes a little splash. You feel the river

it is cold but it feels...Read more

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