Great Books from 2017
'Tis the season. We hearken to the nip in the air, the pull to an earlier bedtime and the desire to escape from the...
A Cornucopia of Good Reads
A Cornucopia of Good Reads
There's good news and bad news when it comes to new books this autumn. The good news? Fall affords an...
Turn Over a New Leaf
With October, our minds naturally turn to wizards, witchcraft and the latest post-Harry Potter trends in book stores and libraries. Actually, today’s popular titles...
Off the Shelf
Take a break from predictable prose with these unique books that use multimedia, wordplay and even cutouts to tell stories. Even the most reluctant...
After bedtime
With the start of the school year now pushed back until after Labor Day, many Maryland families will experience a lot of togetherness this...
Wild at Heart
School’s out, summer’s in—so it’s time to brush up on your knowledge of creatures and crawlers before heading on hikes or for that dip...
Adventure Time
It’s officially summer, which means two very important things: 1. School is out. 2.” Tons of time for reading! Even if you’re not traveling...
Eight Picture Books You and Your Little Ones Should be Reading
Everyone has a favorite children’s book—and often, those are the stories that are passed on from generation to generation. And while there’s no denying...
Happy Birthday Margret Rey!
Creator of the beloved Curious George series, the German-born American writer and illustrator Margret Rey was born on May 16, 1906. The creation...
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Spring sports are in full swing! Whether you’re a tried-and-true Orioles fan, a talented tennis player or a lacrosse lover, there’s nothing better than...