Summer vacation is upon us and if you’re anything like me, you might be wondering what to do with your kids while school isn’t in session. Having over two months at home with my toddler and preschooler seemed daunting,...
While the holidays are a time of joy and magic for our families, it can also be so BUSY! This is your friendly librarian reminding you to snuggle in with the family and slow down. Light the fire (or...
It's SPRING! There's nothing like young kids to make you celebrate the magic of muddy, rainy and warm weather days! These spring picture books will get you tromping through mud puddles, listening to the rain dance on your umbrella, and...
Winter is my favorite time of year to snuggle up with a good book. There’s nothing better than grabbing a comfy blanket, a cup of hot cocoa, and reading a captivating story during a snowstorm. And whether it’s reading...
June is National PRIDE Month- a chance to celebrate our brothers and sisters in the LGBTQIA community. The past few years have brought fabulous picture books that celebrate diverse families, curious children, and being your authentic self. Here are...
In this time of "Safe at Home", I'm finding it harder and harder to find moments alone to recharge while I social distance with my family. The struggle is real. Those precious solitary minutes in the car commuting to...
Once you find out you’re pregnant there’s a lot to learn! A quick search for books on birth and babies reveals a staggering number of options. Which ones should you read? Sorting through the choices can feel overwhelming. To...
These days when winter still holds on strong are perfect for cuddling up with a good book. Whether your routine is right before bed or anytime on the couch, my favorite read-aloud chapter books are an ideal boredom buster...
I'm a librarian and last Sunday, our library closed because of the COVID-19 virus. Frankly IT. WAS. INSANE. It honestly felt like people were more worried about running out of books than milk or TP! Heartwarming, right? When we...
When I was young, interactive books for young children only meant pop-up books. As the younger sibling, however, most of ours had torn tabs and re-taped pop-outs which eventually stopped working all together. In recent years, however, we've seen...
In + Around Seacoast
5 Seacoast Peaks Your Kid Can Summit
When you think of the Seacoast, I’m assuming that mountains don’t readily come to mind. However, while the southeastern portion of New Hampshire and...
