Women’s History Month is a celebration of the women in our country – their many achievements, their triumphs in the face of adversity, and an acknowledgment of their diverse experiences and cultures. While the month is coming to an end, there is still time to read these first-hand accounts by Latinas. Crying in the Bathroom: A Memoir eBook   |   Audiobook In the Country We Love: My Family Divided eBook In the Shadow of the Mountain: A Memoir of Courage Audiobook My Broken Language: A Memoir In the Dream House eBook   |   Audiobook ..read more

Chaka Khan turns 70 years old this month, and she’s celebrating like any legendary superstar would: she’s coming to Ohio. On March 29, the R&B luminary will appear at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland to open an exhibit commemorating her fifty triumphant years in the music business. (This in spite of the fact that she hasn’t been inducted into the Hall of Fame yet, an oversight they should probably rectify. You don’t want to incur the wrath of this famously opinionated and acid-tongued septuagenarian, Cleveland. If you don’t believe me, just ask Kanye or Ariana Grande or Mary J ..read more

If you are wondering what to do with yourself while you wait for the next season of Yellowjackets on Showtime AND you like to read, you have come to the right place.  The book suggestions below will help get you in the right mindset for being stranded in a remote location, interpersonal drama, and being scared a little (or a lot!).  I do suggest leaving the lights on long after you’ve finished some of these. The Hill The River at Night eBook   |   eAudiobook   |   Large Print Wilder Girls eBook   |   eAudiobook We Ride Upon the Sticks eBo ..read more

There’s a craft for everyone! From sewing to woodworking, we have the books to help guide your next craft or project. A Beginner’s Guide to Sewing By Hand and Machine: A Complete Step-By-Step Course Everyday Crochet: The Complete Beginner’s Guide Pinch Your Pottery: The Art & Craft Of Making Pinch Pots: 35 Beautiful Projects to Hand-Form from Clay hoopla Kicking Glass: A Creative Guide To Stained Glass Craft The Art of Papercraft hoopla Candles: A Modern Guide to Making Candles The Embroidery Handbook: All The Stitches You Need To Know To Create Gorgeous Designs ..read more

Trained in classical music composition and a graduate of Yale Drama, Lance Reddick was one of those Hollywood utility players whose very presence reassured you that you were going to be in good hands. Slender and opaque and vaguely aristocratic in his bearing, Reddick was particularly good at conveying resolute authority or sinister menace – or, as needed, both at the same time. But he had more range than many movie casting directors gave him credit for – witness his hilarious performance as a megalomaniacal CEO on the acerbic sitcom Corporate as proof. And I was today years old when I found ..read more

As assassins with book binding hobbies go, the character John Wick is pretty awesome. Melding martial arts and vengeance, the John Wick films have become and art form in and of itself. Here’s what to read and watch if you enjoy seeing Wick take down an army of assassins in John Wick 4 (and any of the Wick movies, for that matter). Action Series Charlie Hardie Series by Duane Swierczynski Charlie Hardie is an ex-cop still reeling from the revenge killing of his former partner’s entire family. Languishing in self-imposed exile, Hardie has become a glorified house sitter with an illegall ..read more

Whether you’re a level 1 human fighter or a level 20 drow ranger, these 10 titles will get you hyped for the Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves movie release on March 31st. Or, if you prefer to create your own stories around the table with friends, perhaps these will be a good source of inspiration. Below you’ll find fiction and graphic novels set in the worlds of Dungeons and Dragons that are as good to study as a wizard’s spellbook. Lots of these stories take place in the Forgotten Realms, which is the same setting as Honor Among Thieves. I must admit I’ll be disappointed if there’s ..read more

The Pura Belpré Award was established in 1996 and was named after the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library. This year’s winners include Where Wonder Grows by Xelena González and illustrated by Adriana M. Garcia, Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega and illustrated by Rose Bousamra, and Burn Down, Rise Up by Vincent Tirado. Check out the winners and honor books below. Where Wonder Grows eBook Illustrated by Adriana M. Garcia, and written by Xelena Gonzalez, Where Wonder Grows is the winner of the Youth Illustration Award. The Coquíes Still Sing : A Story of Home, Hope, and Reb ..read more

Nursery rhymes are a vital part of early literacy skill building. Filled with rhyme and rhythm, nursery rhymes help kids hear the sounds and syllables in words which helps them learn to read! They also use language that we do not use in everyday life, building a vast vocabulary. Check out these titles to bring tons of nursery rhymes to your children. Storytime at our Libraries use nursery rhymes, songs, and stories to engage your children in a fun, learning experience. Find a time near you! For more information on early literacy, request a training from one of our Ready to Read Librarians ..read more

Reading in its simplest form is a combination of two critical skills. First, children must be able to decode and sound out written words, as mentioned in “10 Books to Help Teach your Child to Read.” Additionally, readers must be able to gain meaning from those words through their use of vocabulary, reading fluency, and comprehension. The resources below will help you assist the children in your life to become stronger readers. Also, you can search for more printable mini books, reader’s theatre, and vocabulary activities, by your child’s grade or reading level through Scholastic Teachables. F ..read more