The Library Blog

Libraries: A Lifeline for Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness month, and our public libraries are beacons of support. Beyond books, they offer solace and understanding.

May is Get Caught Reading Month, celebrating the joy of literature. Whether it’s fiction or nonfiction, reading benefits everyone. Children’s skills flourish when they engage with physical books. Visit your local library for a world of reading adventures!

April’s end brings May with flowers and a celebration of the joy of reading! Imagine a month dedicated to catching you with a book in hand

Earth Day is a reminder… to come together and act for a healthier planet and brighter future.

Poetry can provide comfort and boost mood during periods of stress, trauma and grief…help us better express ourselves and make sense of the world and our place in it.

Ready, set, library! National Library Week is April 7–13, 2024, and your library encourages everyone in the community to visit the library

Picture book simply refers to a book format in which art and text depend on one another for the full meaning of the book to emerge. Picture books span a wide range of intended ages… These books whisk us away on adventures or teach us what happens when we meet monsters or tumble into trouble. They calm us on our way to sleep and facing new experiences.

Valley Reads Join your… neighbors in reading “The House of Broken Angels” by Luis Alberto Urrea… a masterpiece swirling around death, celebrating living, touching sorrow, and embracing joy.

The month of March is an amazing month of celebrations of the freedom of information, literacy and sharing stories.

Black History Month, honoring the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history.