Little kids love getting dressed by themselves and picking out their own clothes. In Seymour Chwast's new book, Get Dressed! , they will also have fun using their imagination by connecting different outfits and guessing their (very adventurous) uses. Warning: Reading This Book May Inspire Many Games of Dressing Up! This is a highly… continue reading PreK Highlights
By written by Monica C. August 30, 2012 2
By Mary W. Here in the Children’s Department at the Parkway Central Library, we are working to develop a natural learning environment for literacy for children of even the youngest age. On Mondays at 11:00 a.m., we have a very popular Baby Storytime program for ages newborn through 18 months. The activities that take place in the… continue reading You’re Never Too Young for Literacy
By written by Michelle S. August 24, 2012 6
Come check out our newest book display at the Parkway Central Children's Department! Our book bundles include three to five titles and offer a variety of themes to choose from: Folktales, Read-Alouds, Magic Tricks, African American Authors, Artists at the Barnes, Our Favorite Animals, Foreign Language… continue reading Book Bundles Feature Staff Favorites at Central Children's Department
By written by Suzanna U. August 22, 2012
The Best Things in Life We here at the Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Branch of the Free Library have had the pleasure of working with a lovely young lady, Angelina Smith. Angelina started out as a Teen Leadership Assistant (TLA), earning some extra money by helping kids with homework and offering literacy-based activities afterschool. She did… continue reading The Best Things in Life
By written by Sarah S. August 22, 2012
In these two new videos we walk you through the steps of downloading library ebooks to your Kindle e-reader. The first video shows you how to add ebooks to your Kindle over a Wi-Fi network. The second explains why the option to download via Wi-Fi is not always available and shows you how to transfer ebooks to your Kindle from your computer… continue reading Two ways to download ebooks to your Kindle
By written by Jamie W. August 21, 2012 4
Starting school is a major milestone in a child’s (and parent’s) life - it can be a little scary for everyone. But not to worry - from funny frogs to worried mice there are lots of great books to share with the children in your life to help them get used to the idea of going to school. Here are some of my favorites: With… continue reading Books for Kids Starting School for the First Time!
By written by Rachel F. August 17, 2012 1
The Free Library's got a wealth of electronic resources including ebooks, online homework help, research databases, world-language programs, and more! Below, Electronic Resources Coordinator, Jamie Wilson, tells you more: continue reading A Free Library Minute: Digital Offerings!
By written by Eileen O. August 16, 2012
A few months ago we posted a blog about the Free Library’s stance on the issue of publishers, ebooks, and libraries. We’re continuing to urge all our customers who believe that libraries should be able to purchase and lend any ebook titles they’d like to reach out to those major publishers who currently don’t support… continue reading Libraries and Readers Deserve Great Ebooks!
By written by Alix G. August 10, 2012
At the Free Library, we are always on the lookout for the best resources to add to our database collection. Likewise, we are constantly evaluating our current offerings to make sure you are getting the best service possible. In that spirit, I would like to share a few new resources we've recently added to our database… continue reading News from Databaseland
By written by Jamie W. August 9, 2012
For students of all ages, the Free Library is source-number-one for information; that almost goes without saying. Though sometimes, when you’re struggling with a tough problem or trying to work your way through a tricky writing assignment, you need a little more help than a book or electronic database offers. In moments like these,… continue reading Reintroducing Homework Help Online: What You Don’t Know about This Great Resource
By written by Jamie W. August 8, 2012 8
Check out the hidden gem shared by Curator of the Automobile Reference Collection Kim Bravo: continue reading A Free Library Minute: Automobile Reference Collection
By written by Eileen O. August 8, 2012
In this edition of a Free Library Minute, Children's Librarian Rachel Fryd tells us about Summer Reading: continue reading A Free Library Minute: Summer Reading!
By written by Eileen O. August 3, 2012
The world lost an eloquent and acerbic powerhouse of a writer and political commentator with the passing of Gore Vidal on Tuesday, July 31, at the age of 86. The author of 25 acclaimed novels, several collections of insightful essays, two memoirs, and several scripts for the stage and screen, Vidal "was among the last generation of… continue reading In Memoriam: Gore Vidal
By written by Michelle S. August 1, 2012 1
