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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

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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 Fall Virtual Programming

Join us Monday through Friday at 9:30am 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

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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

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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

Three babies sitting on the ground and playing with toys.

Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) Caregiver Support Network

This FREE program provides caregivers of young children with training, digital devices, CPR certification, one-on-one support, and more – at no cost.

Treasure Nguyen
06/25/2021 - 12:30 PM

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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

Ofelia Medina before a pixelated picture of Hillview Library

Pathfinder Ofelia Medina: Expert Community Liaison!

Family Learning Center Coordinator Ofelia Medina provides her childhood community with valuable library connections!

Ila Langner
04/14/2021 - 10:00 PM