You may have noticed the name Wee the People popping up at events across the both the library system and the city in the past few years, and maybe you weren't exactly sure what they were actually doing. If not, now's your chance to find out more about this awesome organization! Wee The People is…
Books For Talking To Children About Race
Did you know that six-month-old infants are able to nonverbally categorize people by race and gender? Or that two-year-olds can use racial categories to reason about people's behavior? Current research shows that very young children not only see race, but use that information when making decisions. When children see and hear messages, even unintentional ones…
Tween Tech Workshops!
Does your kid like video games? Do they like to play with robots? You're in luck! The Children's Library at Central is excited to welcome Empow Studios for a five-week series of workshops. Kids between the ages of nine and thirteen will join instructors for programs that include 3D modeling, LEGO robotics, and video game…
Bone-Chilling Chapter Books
Autumn is a great season to curl up on a couch and lose yourself in a scary tale. Many readers enjoy horror stories because they're a safe way to enjoy a dangerous situation. For children who like supernatural tales, we've got a bunch of them that are good and creepy. A warning, though -- these…
Fantastic Graphic Novels
The start of the school year can be so busy! As your family settles in to a regular schedule, perhaps your kid is finding they don't have as much time for reading as they did over the summer. Graphic novels are a great medium for fitting in a full story, and can often take less…
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