New Book Reviews
Across the Broken Stars by Jed Herne A compelling fantasy adventure about finding salvation that comes with a magical twist on angels. Leon is ashamed of his past and wishes …
EBSCO expands database content available via INSPIRE until June
EBSCO Expands Database Content Article courtesy of Indiana State Library Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, EBSCO has graciously decided to expand database content available via INSPIREuntil the end of June. This …
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Bigger than Books
Bigger Than Books Article courtesy of “Wired” “Libraries are one of the few places that anybody can go to without the expectation of having to buy something,” says Darcy Brixey, …
Face Coverings: Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
Article courtesy of Banner Health. To mask or not to mask, that is the question, and experts at The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have given a definitive yes …
ALA American Library Association COVID-19 Update
ALA Executive Board Recommends Closing Libraries to Public March 17, 2020FacebookTwitterEmailPrint The American Library Association (ALA) Executive Board released this statement March 17 in support of libraries and library workers …
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Disability Awareness Month
Courtesy of the Governor’s Council @ https://www.indianadisabilityawareness.org/campaign/ It’s Time to see people, not punchlines. Hey, did you hear the one about the annual event that promotes independence, integration, and inclusion …
Teens Need Libraries
Article courtesy of http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teens-need-libraries Did you Know? Approximately 14 million middle and high school students are on their own after school. 8 in 10 Americans want all children and teens …
Value of Libraries
For young readers, even those not yet reading, the value of libraries cannot be overstated. They open doors to a relationship with reading that can translate to well-rounded students and …
More Books for Reluctant Readers
The Abyss Surrounds Us by Emily Skrutskie (series) For Cassandra Leung, bossing around sea monsters is just the family business. She’s been a Reckoner trainer-in-training ever since she could walk, …
Early Literacy
Early Literacy Skills Babies are born with the ability to process language. Early on they are increasingly aware of the language we use and start to form words. Reading, talking …