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Elif's Classics Corner: Why Teens Should Read Classics
As a teen, reading classics is essential. Reading classic literature provides a window into the past, allowing us to understand the values, beliefs, and concerns of previous generations. Furthermore, it helps us to develop our critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills.
What Do Children Learn in Storytime?
Felt Stories
Behind the smiles and laughter of storytime, serious work is being done. Your child is learning and practicing many different skills. But which ones exactly?
JULY BOOK GROUPS
Classics & Contemporary Book Discussion: Butcher's Crossing by John Williams
On Being Fabulous with Jonathan Van Ness and Kristi Yamaguchi
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month
Check out one of these great library items for adults in observation of Jewish American Heritage Month:
Elif's Classics Corner: Chronicle of a Death Foretold
Learn About Composting!
May 29 is National Learn About Composting Day! Here are some great library items to check out:
Scrumptious Salads
May is National Salad Month! Mix up some magic in the kitchen with these great items from the library:
Fantastic New Books by AAPI Authors
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Here are some great 2023 AAPI-authored titles to check out this month!
The Piano Tuner by Chiang-Sheng Kuo
Elif's Classics Corner: Romeo and Juliet
Elif's review: Romeo and Juliet is a literary masterpiece that has stood the test of time. The play is a tragic tale of two young lovers from rival families who are destined to be together, but ultimately meet a tragic end.
Delicious Eats by AAPI Authors
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Here are some cookbooks to check out this month!
Simply Korean: Easy Recipes for Korean Favorites That Anyone Can Make by Aaron Huh
Sensory Assistance for Kids
Youth Services now offers sensory friendly tools for children to borrow during their visit to the library. These items help kids cope with stress and sensory struggles so they can enjoy all the library has to offer.
SUGGESTED READING FOR ONE BOOK, EVERYONE READS 2023
Have you already read and enjoyed Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson? Here are some great reads with similar themes.
Fiction:
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Elif's Classics Corner: Nausea
"existence is not something which lets itself be thought of from a distance; it must invade you suddenly, master you, weigh heavily on your heart like a great motionless beast - or else there is nothing at all."