Sarah’s PickSadie by Courtney Sommers Sadie’s little sister Maddie has been murdered and Sadie thinks she knows who did it. Sadie runs away in search of the killer while a local podcaster covers the murder and her disappearance in his new show called “The Girls”. This book is so good and intense!
Sarah’s Pick Seraphina by Rachel Hartman Seraphina lives in a world where humans and dragons coexist together. But, you are either a dragon or a human. Seraphina has a secret, she is both! And when she starts to fall in love with the human prince, things get complicated. This is a wonderful fantasy!
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno Garcia Mexican Gothic is a fresh, inventive take on the classic gothic novel. It’s creepy in all the ways you’d expect: the crumbling mansion, the family secrets. It’s also unsettling in darker ways, like how Mexican history grapples with its legacy of imperialism. Throughout, a cosmopolitan heroine holds her own. … Read more
Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May Join us in February to read Katherine May’s new book Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times. In Wintering, May explores the ways we can care for and repair ourselves when life knocks us down. This is a lovely … Read more
>>VISIT The Whatcom County Library System 75th Anniversary Collection Whatcom County Library System, 75th Anniversary Collection is a project of Washington Rural Heritage, a collection of historically significant materials residing in libraries, heritage institutions, and private collections throughout Washington State. The collection includes photographs, documents, and artifacts that tell the stories of Washington’s small and rural … Read more
Whatcom READS, Bellingham and Whatcom County’s annual countywide book club, kicks off 2021 with a thought-provoking slate of programs inspired by this year’s featured title, Washington Black by award winning author Esi Edugyan. The online events are free and open to the public; pre-registration is required. See whatcomreads.org for more information. “Inspired by the book, … Read more
This week’s theme: Dancing Throw a dance party! You can dress up, wear your jammies, or just turn on some music. Try this playlist in Freegal for a fun little kid dance party!
This week’s theme: Dancing Draw a picture of what you look like when you’re dancing. Are you moving quickly or rhythmically, are you wearing a special outfit?
This week’s theme: Dancing The Library has some great books about dancing. How Do You Dance? by Thyra Heder is especially fun.
This week’s theme: Dancing Singing and dancing go together very well. “The Hokey Pokey” is often a child’s favorite first dance. Sing and dance with the people in your home.