Counting is an essential early learning skill. You can help your children gain awareness of numbers and their order, as well as how they relate to objects, by doing activities around the home like: Sorting items and then counting the piles: you can use a pack of M&Ms or Skittles or gummies, sort them into… Read More about You Count, I Count, We ALL Count!
Costalegre takes place in 1930s Mexico, during World War II. A group of artists, all based on real-life Surrealists, have fled Europe and taken up residence in Costalegre on Mexico’s western coast. The story is told from the perspective of 15-year-old Lara, a fictionalized version of Peggy Guggenheim’s daughter. Lara’s tempestuous mother Leonora has gone… Read More about Costalegre by Courtney Maum
"From award-winning author Deborah Heiligman comes Torpedoed, a true account of the attack and sinking of the passenger ship SS City of Benares, which was evacuating children from England during WWII. Amid the constant rain of German bombs and the escalating violence of World War II, British parents by the thousands chose to send their… Read More about Torpedoed by Deborah Heiligman
My kiddos love books. (Yay!) However, they can be pretty rough on them. Much to my chagrin, we’ve had some covers torn off and pages colored on. We were recently gifted with a set of books from the Indestructibles series, and I am HOOKED! They are rip proof, waterproof, and lightweight; in other words, the… Read More about Indestructibles
According to at least one website that I have visited recently, more Americans visited the library than other venues such as the movies, a sport event, and even concerts or national parks. That makes me extremely happy! I can’t make someone come to the library if they don’t want to, but I sure can remind… Read More about YOU make the library feel loved!
“I’m reading to my kid’s class. What book should I pick?” This is a common question we get at the Youth Desk, and a fun one! It’s an invitation for us to gush about our favorite books. We understand the pressure you’re under. Your child may think you’re an awesome bedtime storyteller, but there’s more… Read More about Parents in the Classroom
Cozy up to these recommendations that will take your mind off the cold! A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende: Queen of historical fiction, Isabel Allende, begins her latest novel in 1930s Spain during the Spanish Civil War. Roser and Victor flee their homeland to start a new life in Chile, but their… Read More about The Librarian Recommends: Winter Picks 2020
This time of year, the days are cold, the nights are long, and the kids spend too much time indoors - playing video games, watching TV, or complaining they are bored. This is the perfect time to pull out a deck of cards or some board games and declare a Family Game Night. There are… Read More about Curing Cabin Fever: Family Game Night
The 2020 Census helps us understand our nation and the people who live in it. If young people or new citizens don’t take part in the census, their values and concerns are less likely to be addressed in laws and policies. For me, Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land” conveys the sentiment that everyone… Read More about Everyone Counts! Understanding the Census
Tom Malinowski, middle school librarian at the Glen Ellyn Public Library (GEPL), was named “Library Employee of the Year” at the Annual Glen Ellyn Community Awards ceremony hosted by the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The Community Awards is a chance to recognize “the… Read More about Tom Malinowski Awarded “Library Employee of the Year” by Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce
Valentine’s Day is a great time to celebrate love for your whole family. Have your kids make a gift for Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, or another loved one. Work together to create a frame in which the kids can either put a photograph of themselves or a self-drawn picture. Get started by attending “Picture Me… Read More about Valentine’s Day
What are you looking forward to this school year? Our school musical, Aladdin. I love helping out backstage and I can’t wait to get started! What would a holiday named after you be called? The Day of Isha. People would celebrate it by eating lots of desserts. What mythological pet would you love to have?… Read More about Middle School Marvels
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