Presidents Day is the third Monday of February. Check all out things presidential! Like history, secrets and trivia or firsthand accounts of White House life? Discover books about secret service agents, trivia and more. Learn more about the most famous addresses in the world, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, the White House. Hike to the ruins of the Summer White…
Fantastic Friday Track: Band of Horses
From ArapahoeHollyR: "The Funeral" is my favorite track from Band of Horses' 2006 debut album, Everything All the Time. Don't let the dulcet opening verses trick you! In a 2000s play on the 90s alternative soft/loud structure, the song builds repeatedly to soaring highs, topped by Ben Bridwell's surprisingly powerful vocals. The details of the song…
Betty White
Do you know who has the longest television career of any female entertainer? Why, it's Betty White.
In Memoriam: Lorna Doom
Lorna Doom (born Teresa Ryan), bassist for the Los Angeles punk rock band Germs, passed away on January 16 at age 61. Germs formed in 1976 and were known for their high-speed hardcore punk sound, a sound that would influence the LA punk rock scene along with many of those taking shape across the country…
Put a Little Pop in Your Science
Popcorn is super delicious and slightly magical. Your child will be bursting with excitement to try this explosion of science!
Fantastic Friday Track: Ibeyi
From ArapahoeBethW: Meet the Franco-Cuban twin sister duo, Ibeyi. “Ghosts” is our choice track from their self-titled debut album (2015). From start to finish, Ibeyi is a hauntingly beautiful work of art. Euro-soul meets Afro-Cuban, mixed with hip-hop, Yoruba chants and down-tempo electronica. Their father, Cuban percussionist Anga Diaz, played with bands like Buena Vista…
Sing a Song of Reading
Who doesn't want to give their child a leg up when it comes to reading? A great way to learn new words is through song.
True or False: Nonfiction Can Be Fun
Take a walk on the wild side of the library: the nonfiction section!
Spaghetti Films
Celebrate National Spaghetti Day with these films that serve you scenes that feature spaghetti. Hungry yet? Lady and the Tramp Who can forget the iconic spaghetti slurping scene between pretty cocker spaniel Lady and her paramour, the mongrel dog Tramp? The Apartment Remember when Bud (Jack Lemmon) strains spaghetti through a tennis racket? Very clever! Cloudy With…
Take a Look
Being aware that print is everywhere doesn't happen overnight, but there are fun ways to help your child find words in their world.
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