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Cartoon of a mother and two daughters cooking together in the kitchen.

Recipes Included: 3 for Preschoolers and 3 for Middle Graders!

I share 6 children's books that all have something in common: recipes!

Ila Langner
01/06/2022 - 10:00 PM

A toddler child is playing with other children in a group.

In-person Storytimes Return to SJPL

Due to the current surge in COVID-19 cases, indoor programs are temporarily on pause. For a complete list of available programs, visit our events page.

Nari Ferderer
11/12/2021 - 9:00 AM

Therapist works with a child on building blocks

A Typical Parent-Child Therapy Day

I share a typical day of parent-child therapy for a two-year-old on the autism spectrum.

Ila Langner
09/29/2021 - 10:00 PM

Child with an open book who is looking at the camera person.

My Child Has an Accelerated Reader or Lexile Reading List: How Do I Find a Book?

Learn about the Library's wonderful resource for finding books for your beginning (or older) readers!

Ila Langner
08/30/2021 - 10:00 PM

A child's hand is holding a crayon drawing a picture. Next to the child is a small mason jar filled with crayons of different colors.

Early Education Virtual Programming

Join us Wednesdays through Thursdays at 10:30am with your child as they play games, learn to problem-solve and socialize with their peers.

Nari Ferderer
08/30/2021 - 12:00 PM

An analog clock, a mug with a 3 on it, a pair of glasses, a book, and a keyboard in the background.

Teachers or Educators: The Library Has Resources Just For You!

The library has a special Educator Library Card, databases with lesson plans, and special resources for sign up!

Ila Langner
08/26/2021 - 10:00 PM

vintage chalk board with "Back to School" wording and 1 stick of chalk

Back2School Returns With A Creative Vibe...

Back2School or Back2Cool? You decide! Yes. It's that time of year, again. The Back-to-School season has officially begun, with the hope and anticipation of new beginnings.

Victoria Coverson-Baxter
08/01/2021 - 10:00 AM

child playing with bubbles outdoors

25+ Screen-Free Activities to do This Summer

A brief list of ideas on enjoying the summer season!

Nari Ferderer
07/30/2021 - 9:00 AM

Lisa Giannotti in front of Martin Luther King Jr. Library

Pathfinder Lisa Giannotti: Helping Parents and Caregivers with Wee Read! Books to Go and Grow

Pathfinder Lisa Giannotti finds a new way to connect ages 0-5 with books: Wee Read! Books to Go and Grow!

Ila Langner
07/14/2021 - 10:00 PM

adult, infant, books, reading

Wee Read! Books to Go and Grow Bags

New reading kits to checkout for the family.

Nari Ferderer
05/28/2021 - 8:30 AM

Two women mock another woman in the forefront.

Inside Look at an Outsider: Bullying

People who are on the autism spectrum are particularly vulnerable to bullies.

Ila Langner
05/27/2021 - 10:00 PM

Book with Income Tax on the spine, calculator, pen, calendar, and folders on a table.

Monthly Payments for the Child Tax Credit Start on July 15th

Federal taxes were due on 5/17. If you are a parent who asked for an extension, try to get it in ASAP to have up-to-date info for the 2021 child tax credit!

Ila Langner
05/19/2021 - 10:00 PM