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Story-Time Round-Up
**Post updated August 10th, 2021 Due to Covid-19, many story times have been temporarily closed. This post will be updated as more story times resume. It’s raining. The kids...
Give 5: Anti-Racist Books to Diversify Your Reading
by Blair Sharp
Here, we are introducing some books, many of them written by people of color, and a short explanation of why they are a great addition to your anti-racism work....
10 Ways to Get Your Family Reading
by Sara Rivera
Research has shown that the best way to keep kids interested in reading is to just let them choose what they're interested in. ...
My 5 Most Memorable Books of The Last Year
by Steph
As we enter a new year, I wanted to share my list of the 5 most memorable books from the past year with you and why I chose them....
5 Winter Reads for your Tween
These 5 winter reads should ramp up your children's imaginations, get them excited about the cold and the snow, and help them appreciate central heating. ...
This Mom’s Picks: Graphic Novels for Kids
by Colleen
Rather than trying to figure out the “true” definition of a graphic novel, just know this format is yet another opportunity for reading....
Why and How I Make Time to Read in This Busy Season of Motherhood
by Danica Buss
I've loved reading for as long as I can remember. As a child, and especially as an adult - reading has been my favorite hobby. ...
How To Fight Against “Mom Brain”
by Heather
"I used to be a smart person! Now all it seems I know how to do is zip up zippers and tie shoes!" Here are five ways to fight against...
Back to School at Rochester Public Library
It's time to go back to school, and staff in Youth Services at Rochester Public Library are getting ready for another season of youth events at the library....