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Do you struggle to know what to talk about with your child during read alouds?
Here's some examples of questions you can ask before, during, and after a story to encourage active listening and critical thinking. โค๏ธ๐
What other questions do you ask? Add yours below!
Happy 187th birthday to that guy we all read sophomore year of high school, the darling father of American literature, Mark Twain.
Do you remember which book of his you read and what you thought about it?
English teachers: Are kids these days still reading Huckleberry Finn?
Please be aware that the library will close early tomorrow at 5 PM and remain closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday. We'll resume regular hours on Friday, so come and see us! ๐
Stopped by our Native American Heritage Month display in the children's department today and it was just lovely.
Here's some titles our librarians recommend for kids looking to honor the month.
Want to celebrate National Native American Heritage month, but not sure where to start? ๐ค
Why not try reading a book by an Indigenous author? We love these handy guides for overwhelmed readers created by staff at @RoomofOnesOwn in Madison, Wis.
Have you stopped by our "What Are You Thankful For?" displays around the library? Some of the answers are so sweet. ๐ญ
For the month of November, stop in and let us know what you're grateful for! There's a display in children's, one in teen, and two more near the elevator.
Last Friday at our in-service, we honored staff members Jorge, Sarah, and Dawn, who reached milestones in their careers (15, 5, and 15 years at SMFPL, respectively). Thanks for dedicating your time and talent to our library and community. ๐