Happy Black History Month! While you should of course be reading Black authors year-round, Black History Month is the perfect time to support and learn about new-to-you Black writers. The Library staff has already shared a wonderful list of recommended…
Today we honor the National Day of Racial Healing to forward collective action to create a more equitable world. The National Day of Racial Healing was created in 2017 by more than 500 leaders around the United States. There have…
Happy 2021, everybody! A new year brings new goals and resolutions, one of which is often a desire to “read more.” Even if you’re already an avid reader, you likely have a huge stack of books teetering in your TBR…
If you are looking for a great way to add more regular reading in your child's life, check out these two reading incentive programs. Regular reading to and with your child gives them a strong foundation for learning how to…
Looking for your child’s next favorite read or a way to diversify your family’s reading list? The Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature (CSMCL) just released their list of the Best Books of 2020. You can see the…
The Library now offers a screen-free option for families who miss storytimes! Call the Storytime Hotline to hear a message and a rhyme or song from one of our storytime presenters. We will update the line with a new message…
Every year, we look back to see what the top circulated items at the Forest Park Public Library. Check out the top checkouts of books and DVDs in the Youth Services, Young Adult, and Adult departments. Check out the Top…
Tip 1: Encourage journaling! We are living through unprecedented times right now, and journaling would be a good way for kids to practice mindfulness, process their feelings, communicate their ideas, and build writing skills and habits. Tip 2: Read their…
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a holiday that celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October, and is an official city and…
What a year 2020 has turned out to be. We had hoped that after a season of challenging renovations we would open our doors wide and welcome the community into our new library spaces. Unfortunately, we too have had…