NPL has some great reads to help you find new ways to be creative in the new year.

Ok, "borrow" definitely isn't one of the 3 R's, but it should be an honorary member. And when you borrow from NPL instead of buy new, you're doing our Earth a huge favor. Plus, now there's so much more you can borrow from your library -- take a look!

Here are some fabulous oportunidades to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th-October 15th) with your children, at NPL and beyond!

The holidays present many opportunities to celebrate  and give creatively from the heart. 

With the extra time on our hands after a month of quarantine, maybe there are other things we can spend our time on, like preserving family ephemera. This is an assisted blog post from my coworker, Christine Irizarry, who writes about the importance of family letters. And the latter part talks about preserving your family records. 

With Earth Day just around the corner, let's take a look at some ideas for easy, around-the-house activities you can do to help out the planet.

Here are two free, low-barrier roleplaying games that can be enjoyed solo or with family and friends.

Periods of self-distancing and isolation can make us feel anxious and BORED. Here are some recommendations for ebooks that help you fill the time with activity or stillness.

Need a little wedding inspiration without all the email subscriptions? We're here to help.

To celebrate Artober, let's look at one of my favorite mediums: thread.

March is the perfect time to get ready for spring.

Every October, the Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word, turns our “it city” into “lit city.” With three days of thoughtful, exciting programming, this event has long been a fall-time favorite, appealing to more than just bookworms. I investigated the roots of this community-building festival using primary and secondary sources from NPL Special Collections.

Summer is a great time for getting outside and exploring all the tiny creatures that surround us. Check out these activities and books to help you and your kids learn more about all the creepy crawlies hiding in plain sight!

Take a look at how familes can celebrate the holidays through library events and materials. 

It’s usually children who get permission to color and play, but at Bordeaux Branch Library's weekly coloring night, it’s all about the adults, and they keep coming back.

We're Building a Better World at the Library this Summer! Keep your kids busy building and creating with these books.

Here is a simple book that children can easily make.  All you need is paper, scissors, ribbon and glue.

Look for ways to step back from the December madness and give yourself a break

Studio NPL is a fun and engaging space where middle and high school students can begin to create a future.

Autumn fun is here - along with creatures in the woods...oh my!

Geek Media Expo is a great local fan convention. The library will be there and you should come too. It will be rad. 

It's Rhyme Time!  How do you turn your young child into a joyful reader? Rhyme it!

Going to Dragon Con or Geek Media Expo? Let the Library help you with your cosplay! 

Music has played and continues to play a vital role in civil rights movements, uniting and inspiring activists in their pursuit of justice and freedom.

August is National Inventor’s Month. Celebrate by creating a “tinkering” space for your young children. Young inventors need space, ideas, and inspiration. We've got tips to get you started.

If you have been trying to think of things to do with the kids during spring break then you may want to take a look at Paper Pups! 

Find something for everyone in these books, with designs for men, women, and children inspired by literary favorites, including sumptuous hat patterns and modern wearable pieces.