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Gayathri Waring LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Storytime

Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month In June! Author Visit & Family Storytime Off to Nana and Grandma’s Home written by Gayathri R. Waring & illustrated by Hallie Guidry Saturday, June 22nd at 11:00 a.m. For Families Location: Galaxy Hall Come join us to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month! Enjoy a Special Author Storytime with Gayathri R. Waring who will be reading her book, Off to Nana and Grandma's Home. The storytime will also include a fun craft activity! In the book Off to Nana and Grandma’s Home, explore the heartwarming relationship between a child and his two lesbian grandparents. Each expresses her
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June 5, 2024 3:25 pm | by Raquel Cavalcanti, Children's Librarian | No Comments

Categories: Authors & Books, Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: author storytime, author visits, children's literature, Gayathri R. Waring, LGBTQ+ Pride, LGBTQIA+, Pride Month, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

May Author Visit Storytimes

We have three local author visit storytimes scheduled this May. Join us to hear these authors read their stories, and chat with them about their books in person! Author Visit Storytime: Sophie’s Special Story by Gabriella Gizzo Saturday, May 13th at 2 pm Library Catalog This book is about the special bond between an owner and her dog, Sophie. This unique story line expresses Sophie's adventures as she journeys through life with Gabriella. The purpose of this book was to creatively target speech and language goals through Sophie's experiences. Throughout the story, Sophie's development is revealed through her descriptors. These
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April 26, 2023 10:00 am | by Raquel Cavalcanti, Children's Librarian | No Comments

Categories: Authors & Books, Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: author discussion, author event, author storytime, author storytimes, children's books, meet the author, and trove events.

Author Storytime: Purim Goodies

Author Visit Storytime: Purim Goodies Ages 2-6, Families Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – March 2 Award-winning local author and illustrator Amalia Hoffman performs her delicious tale, seasoned with funny Yiddish words. Make music with an egg beater and pots and dance to Klezmer tunes and sing-along. A unique and fun-filled event for children and families that will whet your appetite!
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February 17, 2023 10:00 am | by Joshua, Manager of Youth Services | No Comments