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From the Children’s Room — March 2022

Published on by Emily DuGranrut

Spring is in sight, so that must mean it’s time for March Mammal Madness!

Inspired by (but not associated with) the college basketball tournament, MMM is a tournament of simulated combat encounters run by Dr. Katie Hinde at Arizona State University. Now in its tenth year, MMM is a fantastically fun learning opportunity, and is reaching almost half a million learners in classrooms and libraries across the country. Participants learn about zoology, ecology, and conservation, in addition to getting those sweet, sweet bragging rights if their contestant wins…

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New Children’s Books — March 2022

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Welcome to March! It’s almost Spring, and we’ve got seven new titles currently available in the Children’s Room at the Galesburg Public Library to celebrate. If you see something that interests you, give us a call or visit the catalog to put one on hold!

BRIGHT BROWN BABY: A TREASURY by Andrea Davis Pinkney
Cuddle up with your little one, read aloud, and REPEAT: This gorgeous picture book treasury is sure to become your favorite storytime anthem. Dive into these five beautiful poems that celebrate the tender, cozy, early days between parent and child, and the exuberant joy of watching a brand-new life take shape. Warm, winsome, and…

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From the Children’s Room — February 2022

Published on by Emily DuGranrut

February is Black History Month, and to celebrate we’re highlighting a little-known but fascinating true story in our Standish Park Storywalk.

Fearless Mary, written by Tami Charles and illustrated by Claire Almon, tells the story of Mary Fields, one of the unsung, trailblazing African American women who helped settle the American West. A former slave, Fields became the first African American woman stagecoach driver in 1895, when, in her 60s, she beat out all the cowboys applying for the job by being the fastest to hitch a team of six horses. She won the dangerous and challenging job, and for many years traveled the badlands with her pet eagle, protecting the mail from outlaws and wild animals, never losing a single horse or package. Fields…

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New Children’s Books — January 2022

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Are your kiddos looking for something to read this holiday season? Here are seven recent titles currently available in the Children’s Room at the Galesburg Public Library. If you see something that interests you, give us a call or visit the catalog to put one on hold!

THE FAITH OF ELIJAH CUMMINGS: THE NORTH STAR OF EQUAL JUSTICE by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Laura Freeman

When Elijah Cummings was a little boy, he struggled in school. His teachers thought he talked too much and asked too many questions. They said he’d never be able to read or write well…

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Best Books of 2021 — Children’s

Published on by Emily DuGranrut

With 2021 behind us, it’s time to highlight what we — and various other online outlets — consider the Best Books of 2021. Below we’ve featured our favorite children’s books from the year, and you can find the Adult list (including Honorable Mentions) on our Readers Advisory page. See something that sounds good? Visit the catalog to put one on hold today!

Read something in 2021 that you loved? Let us know the best book YOU read this year, and be entered to win one of several gift baskets — for adults, teens, & children — that we’ll be giving away in February. Let us know your favorite by email, on our Facebook post, or by turning in an entry slip.

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New Children’s Books — December 2021

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Are your kiddos looking for something to read this holiday season? Here are seven recent titles currently available in the Children’s Room at the Galesburg Public Library. If you see something that interests you, give us a call or visit the catalog to put one on hold!

THE MAGICAL CHRISTMAS STORE by Maudie Powell-Tuck
Celebrate the joy of love, family, and the magic of Christmas with this touching story about the most important gifts that money can’t buy.

Christmas for Benji this year has lost its magic. He desperately wants to feel the joy of this special season, but his family has very little. He is out walking in…

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New DVDs — November 2021

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Looking for something new to watch? Here are eight recently released movies and tv shows currently available at the Galesburg Public Library. If you see something that interests you, give us a call or visit the catalog to put one on hold!

FLAG DAY
A father lives a double life as a counterfeiter, bank robber and con man in order to provide for his daughter. Starring Sean Penn and Dylan Penn, directed by Sean Penn…

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New Children’s Books — November 2021

Published on by Emily DuGranrut

Are your kiddos looking for something new to read? Here are five recent titles currently available in the Children’s Room at the Galesburg Public Library. If you see something that interests you, give us a call or visit the catalog to put one on hold!

WILLODEEN by Katherine Applegate, illustrated by Charles Santoso
The earth is old and we are not, and that is all you must remember . . .

Eleven-year-old Willodeen adores creatures of all kinds, but her favorites are the most unlovable beasts in the land: strange beasts known as “screechers.” The villagers of Perchance call them pests, even monsters, but Willodeen believes the animals serve a vital role in the complicated web of nature…

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From Technical Services — November 2021

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The Technical Services Department acquires, catalogs and processes library materials including books, dvds and even toys and puzzles. This process involves 1) providing a record in the library’s online catalog so the item can be searched and identified and 2) creating a call number and label so the item can be physically shelved in an organized manner for easy access.

Did you know there are puzzles, dolls and even cake pans available to check out with a library card? Peruse the Library of Things – there’s something for everyone!

Children’s Kits for at-home learning
These kits feature a variety of books, games, activities and more on particular topics and…

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From the Children’s Room — November 2021

Published on by Emily DuGranrut

November is Native American Heritage Month. Galesburg Public Library is celebrating by featuring displays of books in both the adult section and here in the Children’s Room. Below, you’ll find some of our favorite children’s books by Indigenous authors and illustrators, including a brand new collection of spooky stories.

We’ve got lots more to recommend, so be sure to ask a librarian for suggestions! Did you know that you can also access our dozens of genre lists online? Just head over to our Readers Advisory page! There you can find our “Native Stories by Native Writers” and “Native American Voices, Native American Lives” lists, among many others…

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