Cats vs. Dogs: Resources for tips on how to find the right family pet

When our daughter wanted a new puppy, we were treated to a digital slide show with reasons we needed a beagle, complete...

Books to Give, Not Lend: Gifts that unleash a kid’s unruly imagination

I’m a librarian, so naturally I encourage people to use their public and school libraries. Some books, however, are meant to be...

Prep Time: Resources to study up before parent-teacher conferences

It’s almost time for parent-teacher conferences. Next to the tango, there is no dance more fraught with peril. How can parents make...

To me, Halloween is about not candy but suspense: the anticipation of a magical night, a transformative costume, and the thrill of...

Pages on Pregnancy: Books can offer information, and even some humor

After the initial shock, joy and other emotions expectant parents experience, they find that when it comes to pregnancy and childbirth, they...

Getting Kids to Crack a Book: Summer reading programs abound in CNY

Local libraries pull out all the stops with summer programs and fun activities for readers. Librarians are trained to start conversations that...

Outside, Over There: Books inspire excursions in nature

Sharing nature with your child can be a way to bond, spend meaningful time together and pass your respect and love for...

Coping with Loss: Books that can help kids grieve and heal

As adults, we know that death and dying are an unavoidable part of life. Children, however, may struggle with both the concept...

Books with Hooks: Lure reluctant readers with enticing choices

School-year busyness sometimes gets in the way of students’ interest in leisure reading (or daily reading required by teachers, which is not...