children’s books

Since the library building is closed, I thought I would draw your attention to the hundreds of children’s books that are available thru OverDrive. OverDrive is a service offered to PCL […]

With the closure of schools along with so many public venues, I have decided to postpone the April Book News I was just about to send in. Instead, I thought […]

This month’s Children’s Book News has a bit of a different format.   Rather than focusing on 3 or 4 books, I want to provide a brief overview of one of […]

In this month of Valentine’s Day let us celebrate friends – real and imaginary! Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate Suggested ages: 8-11 years I love Katherine Applegate’s books!   With a perceptive […]

Happy New Year!  A new year brings new experiences and the proverbial opportunity for changes and fresh beginnings.  Below are books, which carry within them characters who find themselves needing […]