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Essential Library Vocabulary Guide for Parents and Kids
Libraries are magical places. Rows upon rows of books just waiting to be explored, cozy nooks for reading, and (best of all) the wide-eyed excitement of kids discovering their next favorite story. But let’s be honest: if you’re not familiar…
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How to use the Dewey Decimal system to find books kids want to read
One of the things that trips up library visitors is navigating the Non-fiction section. Fiction books are (generally) easy: they’re organized by the author’s last name! But non-fiction books? The non-fiction section is the MOST mysterious area in the entire…
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What is Narrative Nonfiction? | Kids Book Genres Explained
This is the first post in a series explaining popular kids book genres, how to find them in the library, and recommended reads. If you’ve never heard of narrative nonfiction before, it’s a shorthand way of describing books written using…
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What’s a Library eCard & how to get one
I have a little bit of an obsession with signing up for as many library cards as I can. I like seeing the different resources each library provides, and it’s fun having multiple cards in my purse. (I’m a librarian…can…
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What is a reading log, and how do you use it?
One of the best tools in a reader’s toolkit is the reading log. If you’re working on creating good reading habits in your child’s life, then a reading log is a wonderful companion to go along with that. What is…
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Should your kids have their own library card?
I work at a public library which means I see a lot of different kinds of patrons. Some patrons come every day and hang out doing homework or just reading for fun. Some come every three weeks only to check…
