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No matter what party lines you fall on, this past election year has been an exhausting one. The country feels anxious, angry and divided, and it can be overwhelming to think about where we go from here.

But it’s important not to lose sight of the simple things we can encourage in our children: compassion, empathy, inclusion, involvement, and kindness.

Here, in Youth Services, we try and find ways to embody these traits every day. One of the things staff love most about our library is that everyone is always welcome. On any given day, you can find children and families of all different beliefs and backgrounds, together, making our community strong.

This, we think, is so important right now.

Continue Reading "Raising Caring Children" →

Halloween is nearly here, and with making costumes, carving jack-o-lanterns, and spookifying the yard for trick-or-treaters, you might not have time to pick out the perfect movie for the children to watch while they devour all the candy they’ve collected.

Continue Reading "Family Frightfests for Halloween at DPPL" →

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! I am proud to present some of our magnificent storytimes and programs here at DPPL!

Be prepared to be amazed and excited about these featured attractions.

Continue Reading "Storytimes and Programs Galore!" →

It’s a buzz-term, but it may be one of the most important health issues facing our youngest residents. Early Literacy is the phrase we use for what very young children should know about reading and writing before they can actually read and write.

As parents or caregivers, you want as much interaction with the kids as possible in 5 key skill areas: reading, writing, playing, talking, and singing.

Continue Reading "Early Literacy Thrives at DPPL!" →

You as a parent might be thinking "Oh no! Not comics!" Youth Services staff say YES! While we recommend comics to kids of all ages, today we're specifically focusing on kids who are beginning to read. Steph (AKA Preschool Liaison Librarian) and Cheryl (AKA kids comic expert) will break down why you need to start incorporating comics into your family reading time. 

Continue Reading "Comics and Your Young Child" →