Books for Summer Fun

Heading to the beach this summer?  Or maybe you're planning a camp-out?  We've got some great reads for you to take along - explore a picture book, bring a chapter book to read aloud or grab a guide book for ideas on games and act...

Get Ready for Summer Reading with Hugo

We are very excited to have a post on 5 Minutes for Books this week about the book Hugo Cabret, which was made into the wonderful film Hugo. ...

Train Fun for Kids

Awesome train crafts, activities & books for kids who love railroads!Do you have a child who just loves trains? Or maybe you're one of those parents who doesn't mind getting caught at a railroad stop while your kids try to count ho...

Great Books & Activities for a Night Under the Stars

Do your kids love space?  Are they asking questions about the moon, stars and other celestial wonders?  In celebration of some cool astronomy events this year, we put together a list of books and activities for an educational and ...

8 Great Things to Get Caught Reading

  There's so much research that shows encouraging kids to read, and reading aloud to kids, helps to increase vocabulary, comprehension skills and overall achievement at school.  But, I often get this question from parents, "What...

10 People who Absolutely, Positively Need Online Library Accounts

  You catch up with friends on Facebook, check in on Foursquare and tweet on Twitter.  But, do you have an online library account? ...

Spring Cleaning with Kids

You'll love these books & tips on how to include your kids in Spring cleaning! It's the official start of Spring, and if you're like me, you're itching to get some Spring cleaning done around the house! Getting closets cleaned out, prep...

St. Patrick's Day for Kids

  You don't have to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick's Day.  Kids will revel in learning how snakes, leprechauns and four-leaf clovers are celebrated on this holiday. ...

Fun with the Borrowers & Arrietty

  As a child, I loved the idea that 'little people' might be living in our house.  Books like "The Borrowers" and "The Littles" allowed for much imagination and creative thinking on my part.  When "The Secret World of Arri...

Fun Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year

  Exploring the world and learning about different cultures is an important way to help your kids to grow.  Kids enjoy learning about new cultures and how others around the world live, work and celebrate.  One fun way to do...