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Summer Learning: Book Reviews

Thrilled about the new books your reading? Check out these great Summer Learning book reviews from other participants.

Laura Hammond
06/30/2022 - 10:00 AM

A woman walking in a forest, surrounded by trees and sparkles. Magic sparkles at her fingertips.

International Fairy Day - June 24

Celebrate International Fairy Day with these enchanting graphic novels.

Graphic Novels
06/23/2022 - 2:55 PM

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Summer Learning: Mysteries & Camping

Escape into some good mysteries or camping stories.

Laura Hammond
06/23/2022 - 9:00 AM

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Summer Learning: Explore Your World

Check out these great road trip audiobooks, local trips, and the world.

Laura Hammond
06/16/2022 - 9:00 AM

Book cover of Rick by Alex Gino

Ms. Ila's Middle Grade Reading Club: Rick by Alex Gino

Let's celebrate LGBTQ+ or QUILTBAGP+ Pride Month with a book by Alex Gino!

Ila Langner
06/15/2022 - 10:00 AM

2 people standing on ground, 1 is a child

Summer Learning: Family Book Club

Reading together as a family? These books will help you decide on some family reads this summer.

Laura Hammond
06/09/2022 - 9:01 AM

Little girl reading a book to her stuffed bears.

Pathfinder Treasure Nguyen: Give Me 5: Prepping Preschoolers for School!

The Early Education Department's Treasure Nguyen is spearheading Give Me 5, a program to prep preschoolers for school!

Ila Langner
06/08/2022 - 10:00 PM

Man in a white shirt lovingly cradling an infant in a white outfit.

Happy Father's Day!

Father's Day is fast approaching. How will you show your appreciation to the important men in your life?

Rebekah Gonzalez
06/08/2022 - 10:00 AM

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Congratulations Spring into Poetry 2022 Winners!

Check out the 2022 Spring into Poetry Contest winning poems.

SJWrites
06/07/2022 - 12:30 PM

Rainbow petaled flower representing LGBTQ+.

Picture Books for LGBTQ+ Month

Read some innovative picture books that celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month!

Ila Langner
06/02/2022 - 10:00 AM

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Summer Learning: Read With Pride

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month and Summer Learning with these great books.

Laura Hammond
06/02/2022 - 9:00 AM

Juvenile Books Featuring Kids with Disabilities--Deafness

Juvenile Disabled Fiction: Deafness

Books about children who are deaf.

Bill Bowman
05/31/2022 - 8:00 AM