Raising a Life-long Reader

 

Get some great help from the library and these books for helping to develop a love of reading in your kids:

- The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child
- The Between the Lions Book for Parents
- Read with Me : Best Books for Preschoolers

Teen Driving

What is a fun and adventurous time for your teen can be a a nerve-wracking time for you. Get some useful information at the library:

- Crashproof your kids by Timothy C. Smith
- Safe road home by Karen Goodman
- Books for teen drivers

New Parent Resources

Have a new bundle of joy? Did you know that the library has resources for new parents?

- The new parent by Miriam Stoppard
- Parent and infant books
- Books on infant care

Where's my stuff?

 

 
This is a phrase every parent hears. Help your kid start out the new year with tips and ideas on how to organize their stuff.

- Where's my stuff? by Samantha Moss
- Clutter control by American Girl
- Organizing from the inside out for teens by Julie Morgenstern

Creative Ways Kids Can Serve

Kids often want to help make their world a better place. Here are some resources to help your child accomplish that goal:

- Frommer's 500 places where you can make a difference
- The kid's guide to service projects
- 77 creative ways kids can serve

Search opportunities, both online and local, at Volunteer Match.

Help Your Child to Be a Better Writer

 

Is your child struggling with writing? Here are some books to help you work with your child and improve their writing skills.

- How to Inspire Confidence and Creativity by Pam Allyn
- Books about creative writing, proofreading, and composition exercises.
- Helpful DVDs about writing.

Family Genealogy Month

Share your memories with the next generation and start with resources from the library.
- Books about genealogy
- Finding Your Roots (DVD)
- Face of America (DVD)
- Books for kids

Check out the library's genealogy resource page.

Lunchbox and Healthy Snack Ideas

 

Great books to read with your kids
- How Did that Get in My Lunchbox? - by Christine Butterworth
- Lunch Lady and the Bake Sale Bandit - by Jarrett Krosoczka
- Curse of the Were-Wiener - by Ursula Vernon

Ideas for those lunchboxes and afterschool snacks:
- Lunchbox Cookbooks
- Healthy Snacks Cookbooks

Keep Kids Healthy This Summer!

Here are some resources to help keep kids healthy this summer:
- American Medical Association Family Medical Guide
- Other Books about Children's Health
- Health, Dental and Vision Checkups with PACHIP
- PA Vaccines for Children Program

It's Not Too Early To Think About Next Year

Summer is quickly approaching, but now is the time to think about educational opportunities for your kids! Considering homeschool? Or even virtual school? Your local library has great resources!

- Books about homeschooling
- Homeschooling links
- Virtual Charter School links

Help Your Child Finish the Year

The last few weeks of school, it can be tough to focus--get the research done at your library! Use our research databases, or chat online with a librarian anytime through Ask Here PA. 

- Homework Help K-8
- Homework Help 9-12