Blog

Kindness has become the new buzzword.

Kids are sporting t-shirts with words such as Kindness is Cool!, Be Kind!, Choose Kindness! 

Is wearing Kindness attire enough to teach children to treat others with respect?

Continue Reading "Happy World Kindness Day. (Books About Being Kind)" →

“Are there a lot of bugs in your house?” the medical resident queried me tentatively. 

First, nervous laughter.

Then, an attempt to sound convincing:

“Ummm, you know…just the occasional spider or housefly…I mean, everyone gets some bugs, right?”

Continue Reading "Helping Kids Become Readers: Let me Put a Bug in Your Ear" →

Recently released movies such as Aladdin and Toy Story 4, along with the highly anticipated opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World mean Disney mania is at an all-time high. 

However, you do not have to travel far to experience some Disney magic - you can find some right here at the library!

Continue Reading "Disney Magic at the Library" →

As DPPL's school liaison librarian, I have lots of tools to capture a child's attention. 

Outer space props, robots, a prize wheel, glow in the dark T-shirts and my blow-up astronaut costume all make getting the attention of a room full of children for fifteen minutes a piece of cake.

More difficult: corralling the attention of my own children.

Continue Reading "Parenting Small Humans: There’s A Book for That" →

This summer, readers can make galaxy dough, battle ghosts, and learn about robotics, all while staying on planet Earth. 

We even will have astronaunt training at our kick off party on Saturday, June 8th from 1-3 p.m. For a round up of ALL the exciting programs and happenings this summer explore the mission guide below:

DPPL Summer Mission Guide for Kids

Continue Reading "Kids Summer Reading Challenge:  Read . . . Two . . . One. . . Blast Off!" →