November 11th, Is a Day We Remember

Veteran’s Day, observed annually on November 11th, was originally called Armistice Day to commemorate the signing of the armistice, or truce, that ended World War I. In 1954, Congress changed the name to include soldiers from other wars.  Armistice Day became...

October is The Great Pumpkin Month

How did people start carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns? This Wonderopolis article explains the Irish legend behind the Halloween tradition. Prepare to be wowed by this fascinating time-lapse video of a giant pumpkin growing to a whopping 636 pounds!   The...

It’s Back to School We Go!

Children everywhere go to school.  Children everywhere want to learn about the world and their place in it.  Let’s travel around the world and capture the diversity of school experiences, compare and contrast  first day experiences to different cultures.  Have...

What Should I Read Next?

Click to Flip Book Menus Over 20 Book Menus to click and flip through to help you find a good fit book The Mighty 5 Libraries are providing curb-side pick up and are offering a plethora of e-books to read: The Blauvelt Free Library How to get your free library card at...