Blogs & Podcasts

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The Story of Dschemil and Dschemila

A man attempts to rescue his beloved, who has been abducted by an ogre. But what will he do when that ogre transforms her into a strange creature? Can the pair ever find happiness?
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The Cat and the Mouse in Partnership

A cat and a mouse agree to live together, sharing the household chores and stocking up food for the cold winter. But what do you think will happen when the cat finds herself unable to stop thinking about the tasty treat they have stored up?
A drawing of a polar bear wearing a party hat and sunglasses. With the words chillin' with Vanilla.
Vanilla, the ice bear, is on a journey to learn more about the library. This week, he sits down with Main Children's Nikki Glassey for an in depth interview about being a children's librarian and Summer Reading.
This spooky season, check out some of the many fun factual reads! In this post, we'll explore some Halloween and autumn-themed Children's books that feature baking, arts & crafts, and seasonal lore.
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The Blue Bird

A queen, second wife to the king, contrives to raise her daughter above the true princess. When a suitor rejects her daughter in favor of the king’s daughter, he is transformed into a blue bird. Will he ever regain his human form, and gain the hand of the girl he loves?