These stories celebrate libraries, librarians, and everyone who loves to visit the library! These books will remind you of the many reasons why our libraries are special places.
February is month of celebrations. It’s often thought that a groundhog can reveal how much longer winter will last. This short month provides a special time to show affection with or without a Valentine. February also is a time to celebrate leaders, past and present; presidential or simply stalwart.
Over the last 25 years, the federal government has made a concerted effort to find out why so many children struggle with learning to read. This research has yielded a rough consensus on the best ways to teach reading, and we now know much more about how to identify children at risk and how to intervene effectively. The challenge that remains is getting this research-based information out to educators, parents, and others who work with children. The following are major federal reports on reading readiness and instruction, ordered alphabetically. Whenever possible, we’ve provided links to a free, online version of the research article, study, or book. In other cases, you’ll find a link to a publisher, journal, or online bookstore where you can obtain the resource. Before you buy though, we encourage you to check to see what community and university resources may be available to you. Universities and some public libraries often buy access to online databases and journals. Users should check to see if those resources are available to them.
It may be the zoo, a science museum, an art exhibit or a natural wonder — but a field trip is always an adventure! Even if you’re not boarding a school bus, you can still take a trip through a book. Take a look at the ones recommended here. Get whisked away on that magic school bus called reading!