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Malls and Libraries: The Rivals-to-Romance Tale of Two American Institutions August 28, 2026
There’s a storefront at our local mall that has a year-round sale where everything is 100% off. It reminds me a lot of my library, actually. Just today, when I left with 11 books, the bottom of my receipt said, “You saved $198.97 by using your library.” As an 80s baby, I grew up in […]
Kelley Taksier
A Tribute to Dolly August 27, 2026
Libraries lost a staunch and much beloved ally with the death of Dolly Parton on August 25th. Parton founded her Imagination Library in 1995 in honor of her father. Though she considered him the smartest man she ever knew, he never attended school and therefore never learned to read. Robert Lee Parton lived to the […]
Maria Trivisonno
Back to School Picture Books August 26, 2026
Back to School is here! This season brings a wide range of emotions for children. Whether they are excited or nervous, a great read aloud can help them to understand their feelings, connect with new situations, feel comfortable with change, and maybe even laugh about silly school shenanigans. The following books published in 2026 have […]
Joannie Lauria
Happy Dogust! Found Family and Shelter Dog Stories August 25, 2026
August is National Dog Month! That’s right, Dogust lasts all month long. Here are some quick program and story tips to get libraries in on the tail wagging good vibes. Stories first! Emotionally compelling, animal adoption stories often reflect the unique bonds of animals and humans and show pathways to building connections while dealing with […]
Erika Hogan
Shake Up Your Outdoor Storytime with Colored Powder August 24, 2026
It’s hard for me to pick a favorite topic for storytime. I love going over letter sounds and numbers with my youngest patrons. Storytimes about pets always lead to fun conversations and audience participation. But above all, my favorite storytime topic is colors. Especially when we can get very, very messy with colored powder. What […]
Ann Baillie

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