Whether or not you believe in ghosts, it’s clear that Eric Nuzum was haunted–by dread and hopelessness and also by a little blonde girl in […]
Puffins
I just love puffins, so I planned a storytime about them for today. This storytime incorporated some nonfiction to introduce the children to the life […]
Next!
There are a couple books I’m really jazzed about reading soon, some out now and some soon to come. Right now I’ve just waded into […]
Teddy Bears
We had a fun time today reading stories about a perennial favorite toy: the cuddly teddy bear! I introduced the theme by letting the kids hug my pal […]
When the Robots Declared War
“You must sense what you have done . . . On some level you understand. Through your actions here today — you have made humankind […]
Apples
Fall is almost here, and that means it’s time for crisp, red apples! Books: “The Apple Pie Tree” by Zoe Hall “Little Apple Goat” by Caroline […]
Tigers in Red Weather
Tigers in Red Weather opens at the end of World War II with cousins and best friends Nick and Helena sharing a house, awaiting the […]
Playtime
Today we did something a bit different: a storytime about playtime that incorporated both free play and art at the end. Books: “Everything to Spend […]
Harvey Pekar Statue and Plaque Dedication at Heights Libraries Set for October 14
“Ordinary life is pretty complex stuff,” said author and comics pioneer Harvey Pekar. Heights Libraries and the Friends of the Heights Libraries will be honoring […]
