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It's not uncommon for readers to get specialized in a type, style or genre of book that they like to read, and that can be doubly true for kids. For some reason though, when it comes to graphic novels there seems to be a connotation that this type of reading is less valuable than your typical book. So here's the question are graphic novels worthwhile reading? Ultimately the answer is yes. Reading of any type should be considered worthwhile and just because a book is illustrat

As a librarian I hear this discussion often, that audio books aren't real reading, they are cheating and as a result, many kids are dissuaded from taking out audio books. So this is to set the record straight; Are Audio Books Cheating? Well that depends on how you define reading. If you define reading as the decoding of words where you break the letters into their sounds and then into spoken language then probably, audio books are cheating. But let's be realistic unless you a

The afternoon of Tuesday, September 19, 2023, we held our fist book hike, celebrating J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan. This program was done in partnership with the North Smithfield Land Trust. We were able to create Neverland in their Booth Pond Conservation Area. While enjoy nature, families were able to "visit" areas from the novel and hear excerpt of the original read aloud at each location. While walking the trails we discovered a variety of mushrooms, acorns, rocks, pineconne,

Right now we have a limited collection of these books, but we are hoping to get more as they are released, so we are limited the circulation to 1 per family at the moment. Each book is checked out with a pair of cardboard virtual reality goggles. These are great for kids who want to know more, or experience more, as well as students who learn better through experience rather than reading. Check one out today! If you're not sure about it, ask Miss Renee for an in-library demo.

Do you have paper towel or toilet paper tubes that are just hanging around? Ever feel that the tube leftover from your paper products should be used for something? Well we have the answer for you. The children's department is looking for paper towel and toilet paper tubes for an upcoming program in February. We need all the tubes we can get. So if you have any tubes drop them by the library. Thank you

Looking for something to do to earn commuity services hours? Have you looked at the library? We're slowing starting to build up our volunteer opportunities here at the library, for those looking for community service hours for school, scouts, church, etc. PLEASE NOTE: we do not offer volunteer opportunities for court appointed community service! If you are interested in volunteering, we offer the following programs: If you are interested in volunteering for any of these prog