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By Jennifer Rothschild, Collection Engagement Librarian, Arlington Public Library Parties are a great time to connect with friends and family and meet new people. These books explore all types of parties and the feelings that surround them, from uninvited guests and weather-related disasters to making new friends and how a …

  March is National Reading Month. When you were a child, did you have a love for books and the array of universes that reading opens? Promoting literacy is important, especially in a society that may not always inspire the enthusiastic consumption of books. According to 2020 results from a …

Love is in the air with these books about romance, Valentine’s Day and sweet treats. Explore stories of first crushes, elaborate Valentines and subverting romantic tropes. — By Jennifer Rothschild, Collection Engagement Librarian | Arlington Public Library Picture Books   “Porcupine Cupid” by June Jason, illustrated by Lori Richmond Porcupine …

Start off the holiday season on a grateful note with these books about giving thanks and giving back. Discover stories that point out everyone we can thank in our lives and explore the nuances behind the history of the first Thanksgiving.     Picture Books “Thank You, Neighbor!” by Ruth …

From board books to young adult titles, these children's books address the change that every new school year brings.

Whether they’re about favorite foods, problems at school, family relations or finding love, these 12 children’s books explore the wide range of cultures, traditions and history of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.