Author Archives: Mary Claire O'Donnell

Kindness Books for Kids

November 13 is World Kindness Day. Celebrate this day with great books from the Children’s Room that celebrate kindness and inspire us to share it with everyone around us (Random Acts of Kindness). These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

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Picture Books

Graphic Novels

Chapter Books

Nonfiction

Biographies

Spooky Stories for Kids

October is the spookiest month of the year, according to some. Whether you want to read ghost stories or learn about witches in history, the Children’s Department has books for you. And not all the ghost stories are scary!

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Picture Books

Shorter Chapter Books

Longer Chapter Books

Graphic Novels

Nonfiction

Hispanic Heritage Month Books for Kids – Collective Heritage

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and its 2025 theme, “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” with great books from the Children’s Room that recognize the history, journey, and achievements of Hispanic and Latinx American communities. Learn about specific champions who pioneer change and shape the future, inspiring others to achieve success (NCHEPM). These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

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Biographies

Anthologies

History

Folklore/Traditions

Hispanic Heritage Month Books for Kids

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15th – October 15th to commemorate the variety of Latin American Independence Days. Celebrate this month with great books from the Children’s Room that recognize and honor the enduring legacy of Hispanic and Latino history and culture. These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

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Board Books

Picture Books

Chapter Books

Graphic Novels

Back to School Books for Kids

August is slipping away, which means one thing – it’s almost the first day of school! Whether it’s your first day ever, your first day in a new school, or just your favorite time of year, check out some books for the new school year from the Children’s Department.

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Picture Books

Shorter Chapter Books

Graphic Novels

Longer Chapter Books

Celebrating Art! Books for Kids

August is American Artist Appreciation Month. Celebrate this month with great books from the Children’s Department about celebrating contributions and achievements of artists from the United States and the impact their work has on the world around us. These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

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Artists

Art Around Us

Become an Artist Yourself!

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