2024 NATIONAL MEDAL
for Museum and Library Service Finalist
Cleverly told with a mix of logic and offbeat humour, the award-winning Sherlock Sam series feature full-length mysteries revolving around Samuel Tan Cher Lock, Singapore’s greatest kid detective and his trusty robot, and a host of rich, diverse characters in an ever-expanding universe.
The Gooney Bird Greene series is a collection of six children’s books by Lois Lowry. They feature a second-grade girl named Gooney Bird Greene who tells stories about her life that are true but unusual. She likes to dress in colorful outfits and use big words.The books are humorous and educational, and they show how storytelling can enrich learning and crativity.
In the RUBY LU series, spirited and fabulous 8-year-old Ruby's life is turned upside down when her cousin, Flying Duck, emigrates from China to live with her. Ruby loves the idea of having a new friend, but when Flying Duck's family is there, Ruby's family stops speaking English at home.
The Alvin Ho series is a collection of humorous children’s books written by Lenore Look and illustrated by LeUyen Pham. The series follows the adventures of Alvin Ho, a second-grader who is afraid of everything, but pretends to be a superhero at home.
Kids are invited to drop by the Friends of the Library Book and Media Sale at the Brunswick Square Mall to make a quick craft and catch a glimpse of a children's librarian off-site! Then browse the sale to see if there's a just-right bargain that you can't resist taking home!
Particpate in this festive Halloween craft -- we will be painting little ghosts on Mystery book pages! Grades 5+ and adults.
Come to EB Create to make a spooky suncatcher with contact paper and halloween confetti! Registration required, call (732) 390-6789 or visit the YS Desk to register.