Written by Mallory Jones Friday, January 27th is International Holocaust Remembrance Day and I wanted to take this opportunity to showcase books that we have in the children’s department for a wide range of ages. The United States Holocaust …
Wild Reindeer!
Written by Anne Franke, Children’s Clerk What would it be like to work with wild reindeer? How does Santa get his reindeer ready to go each Christmas? The children’s book, The Wild Christmas Reindeer by Jan Brett, tells the story …
Magical & Mysterious Middle-Grade Reads
One of my favorite wintertime activities is curling up in my reading chair with a cozy book and a hot chocolate. We’ll be spending less and less time outside as winter rages on, so here are some magical and mysterious …
Better Together
The holidays are on their way! We have all worked so hard. The struggle is real! Shopping, working, schooling, lots of people do both, or even commuting can be hard work. We all deserve a lovely little break to just …
NEW! FCPL Storyline!
Written by Maeve Brewer Children’s Services Manager We recently updated our phone system and added a particular line just for stories. Can’t make one of our in-person programs? Just call the FCPL Storyline at (765) 601-5931. Now you and your …
Thanksgiving
November is here and Thanksgiving is not too far away! I am looking forward to spending time with my family and cooking a nice meal together. With Thanksgiving near, I wanted to suggest a new picture book that we …
Miss Tandra’s Book Review: Catalyst by Sarah Beth Durst
How many of you, as a child, tried keeping a stray animal or rescuing a helpless critter? You bent your parents’ ears about how badly the animal needed you or how you promised you would feed and keep it clean. …
Miss Mallory’s Book Review: Aster and the Accidental Magic by Thom Pico
Recommended for fans of Witches of Brooklyn by Sophie Escabasse and Hilda and the Troll by Luke Pearson If your middle-grade is looking for the perfect cozy graphic novel for fall, you should check out Aster and the Accidental Magic …
Welcome Fall!
Fall has arrived! The red, gold, and orange colors of fall just make me happy. The cooler temperatures make curling up under my favorite blanket and having a couple of great books to read the perfect thing to do! Yes, …