Children’s Book Week is a biannual event and in 2021 it will take place May 3-9 and November 8-14! Children’s Book Week, established in 1919, is not only a celebration of books, but of connection. This celebration of children’s literature unites kids and adults with books, authors, and illustrators in order to foster a love […]
Are you looking for your next great read? Look no further than this list of what APL staff are currently reading and listening to. From nonfiction to science fiction, we’ve got you covered! Amy is currently reading a poetry anthology called How to Love the World: Poems of Gratitude and Hope and she is enjoying […]
November is National Family Literacy Month. Studies show that reading aloud with a parent or caregiver is the most important activity when it comes to preparing children to read on their own. Reading helps with vocabulary, writing skills, attention span, memory, and teaches children about other cultures. Even if your child is a baby or […]
It’s officially summer and you know what that means- summer reading! The APL offers some very exciting programs and incentives to keep young people reading during the school break. But summer reading isn’t just for young people, it’s for adults too, and this summer library patrons ages 18 and up will get a chance to […]
