Find-It Tuesday

It's #findit Tuesday and we're excited to begin a new year!  Today we're helping you find picture books about parties, celebrations, new beginnings, resilience, and believing in yourself.

Loving Libraries Thursday

It’s #Lovinglibraries Thursday and today we’re drawing attention to our weekly newsletter…which has some awesome resources for finding your next winter break read. Happy reading! Weekly Newsletter – Winter Break Addition

Find-It Tuesday

It’s #findit Tuesday, and today we’re highlighting the Icelandic holiday tradition of  Jólabókaflóðið because we love finding ways to bring books into our holiday celebrations. Two fun facts: 1-You don’t need to celebrate Christmas to make a cozy night of family reading a December tradition 2-You don’t need to buy books to wrap them up for a … [Read More]

Winter Solstice Book Recommendation

Today is the winter solstice….the shortest day of the year…and we wanted to highlight a book from our collection: The Shortest Day by Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper and Caldecott Honoree Carson Ellis.  We often get book bundle requests for children’s books about the winter solstice, light and dark, and celebrating the returning sun.  When The Shortest Day one is … [Read More]

YA Friday

This #YAFriday we're highlighting YA Historical Fiction audiobooks. Find these books and others at https://bridges.overdrive.com/bridges-decorah/teens or on your Libby App.

Loving Libraries Thursday

It's #lovinglibraries Thursday and today we're celebrating books that provide inspiration for winter break fun--from cooking to crafting, STEAM to outdoor adventures,there is so much fun to be had and exploring to be done in our junior nonfiction section. Want more winter break inspiration?  Check-out our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b7ec9dd987bf/keep-reading-8041034.  This week we highlighted opportunities for fun in … [Read More]