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It may be the end of April, but we can’t let the month end without sharing some great books to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month!
Ten Ways to Hear Snow by Cathy Camper
This lovely picture book features Lina, who is walking to her grandmother’s house to make warak enab on a snowy day …
It’s National Poetry Month, and my (unofficial) research shows that children love reading poetry, and hearing poetry read to them. Below you’ll find a mix of new poetry books and old favorites to enjoy!
Climbing the Volcano by Curtis Manley
What’s the best poetic form to tell the story of hiking up a volcano? …
National Library Week is April 7-13, and we’re celebrating by sharing books about libraries! Some are inspirational, some involve murder, but all show that libraries are the place to be.
A Library by Nikki Giovanni
This lyrical picture book explores the wonder of books and libraries through the eyes of a child. Children and …
Cosby, S.A. All The Sinners Bleed. New York : Flatiron Books, 2023.
Content Warnings: death, torture, rape, gore, violence, racial slurs, school shootings, pedophilia.
If you like your mysteries/thrillers with a good dose of Southern flavor and existential crisis, read All the Sinners Bleed. This book was on several “Best Books of 2023” lists …
We are excited to introduce Ryan Fucs as the new BookMARK driver! We look forward to seeing what his attention to detail and willingness to jump right in and help will do for the Outreach Team.
How long have you worked with the County?I just started working for the county close to …
New Easy Readers Bring Joy to Kids!
If your child is a beginning reader, you know the joy of finding easy readers that get them excited. We have a lot of new options, and are highlighting six of them!
The Fix-Its: Nail Need Help by Sarah Lynne Reul
Have a kid who loves science and …
Since March is Women’s History Month, we’re sharing some of the Historical Fiction books that were published in the last year by women, about women in history!
Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray
Frances Perkins arrived in New York in the early 1900s with the conviction that she could make a difference for women …
Parents and caregivers know the best way to help their child become a strong reader and successful at school is to read to them! But as kids get older, they may not embrace reading time as much as they did when they were younger. Reading to an older child/tween/teen can lead to …
Congratulations Michael! For his recent promotion into a full-time Library Assistant position at the May Memorial Public Services department. We look forward to seeing the new ideas and creativity you will bring to May Memorial Library!
How long have you worked with the County?
Almost 2 years now.
Where are you from …
The Bandit Queens. Shroff, Parini. New York : Ballantine Books, [2023].
Content warnings: misogyny, classism, body shaming, rape and attempted rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, alcoholism, acid attacks, murder.
Sometimes you pick up a book, expecting one thing, but get something else entirely. I picked up The Bandit Queens, expecting something similar to the …