Tackling Racism in Children's Books: What Asterix Taught Me About Parenting

Tackling Racism in Children's Books: What Asterix Taught Me About Parenting August 23, 2019 This blog post is part of a series examining classic children’s literature titles that have been deemed racist. Whether or not you choose to share…

A Universe of Stories: Vintage Space Soundtracks

A Universe of Stories: Vintage Space Soundtracks August 2, 2019 Experience the wonder and terror of off-world living with these vintage space sounds. Whether science-fiction or based…

Bunny

Bunny August 1, 2019 This novel was completely insane in the very best possible way.  Do I know exactly what happened? No, but who cares? I've seen lots of funny comparisons (…

The Female of the Species: Stories of Mystery and Suspense

The Female of the Species: Stories of Mystery and Suspense July 29, 2019 “With wicked insight, Joyce Carol Oates demonstrates why the females of the species—be they six-year olds, seemingly devoted wives, or aging mothers—are by nature more deadly than…

Some of what Gary Layda saw...

Some of what Gary Layda saw... August 10, 2019 New exhibit of Gary Layda's photography at Main showcases change in Nashville from the 1980s to the 2010s.  */   For…

Happy National Breastfeeding Month

Happy National Breastfeeding Month August 3, 2019 The 2022 theme "Together We Do Great Things" reminds us that the whole community plays a part in breastfeeding!   Food – or…

Favorite Graphic Novels of 2019 (so far)

Favorite Graphic Novels of 2019 (so far) August 26, 2019 Need a few more books to hit your reading goal for this year? Check out some of these awesome graphic novels! When it comes to…

Amazing Grace: Aretha Franklin

Amazing Grace: Aretha Franklin July 24, 2019 For two nights in January 1972, Aretha Franklin joined voices with the Southern California Community Choir at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles. The recording event was filmed and…

Limitless Libraries Annual Bookmark and Poster Contest

Limitless Libraries Annual Bookmark and Poster Contest June 28, 2019 In addition to being a groundbreaking, trendsetting partnership between the public library and public school systems, Limitless Libraries also sponsors an annual bookmark and poster…

Author Spotlight: Jeff Mack

Author Spotlight: Jeff Mack August 20, 2019 Jeff Mack is a genius! He is easily one of my top five favorite authors for books to read with infants and toddlers. He makes my little…

Tackling Racism in Children's Classics: The Thanksgiving Story

Tackling Racism in Children's Classics: The Thanksgiving Story September 6, 2019 This blog post is part of a series examining classic children’s literature titles that have been deemed racist. Whether or not you choose to share classic books…

Remembering Toni Morrison: Books for Young Readers

Remembering Toni Morrison: Books for Young Readers August 29, 2019 The news of Toni Morrison's passing on August 5 was met with tributes and gratitude for a life well lived. While she is best known as the author of such novels as The Bluest Eye…

Penguin Palooza!

Penguin Palooza! August 13, 2019 When it's super hot outside (feels like 105!), I like to take my mind off of the searing heat by reading some fun books about penguins. Don't you? Yes I…

Your Kiddo is Headed Back to School. Is Their Backpack Safe?

Your Kiddo is Headed Back to School. Is Their Backpack Safe? August 15, 2019 Library Stresses Knapsack Safety at Weekend Wellness Session Nearly 7,800 children go to the emergency…

Tackling Racism in Children's Books: Conversations in Seussland

Tackling Racism in Children's Books: Conversations in Seussland August 30, 2019 This blog post is part of a series examining classic children’s literature titles that have been deemed racist. Whether or not you choose to share classic books…