Posts by Tiffany James

Remembering 9/11 with Kids & Teens: 20 Years Later

Discover reading recommendations for kids and teens as we remember the events of September 11, 2001.

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

Library resources are plentiful and free! If you don't have a library card, what are you waiting for?

Juneteenth Books, Resources, and Activities Perfect for Kids

Jump into the festivities with these recommended picture books, nonfiction books, themed storytimes, online resources, and more.

Books in Verse to Celebrate Poetry Month With Your Students

While poetry can sometimes be a difficult genre of writing for students to get into, exploring different types of poetry can help students connect more with the genre, engage in a new way, and possibly even consider putting pen to paper and creating their own poems and stories.

Get Ready for Back to School with Great Books

These books have all the feels, including excitement, jitters, elation, and the ups and downs of school life.

September Reads: What to Read With Little Ones This Month

No matter what you love about the first month of fall, check out our wonderful recommendations for your youngest readers.

Remembering 9/11 for Parents and Kids

Fictional accounts about September 11 for younger readers.

Ready, Set, Summer Reading

Summer's almost here and many are looking forward to warmer temperatures, vacationing, beaches, parks, picnics, barbecues, the list goes on and on. But wait, don't forget to read!

Every year the library hosts our summer reading program for children, teens, and adults, spreading the joy of reading during the lazy hazy days of summer. On Thursday, June 6th the Mosholu Library will host a Summer Reading Kick Off for children and parents. On this date children can register for summer reading, pick up summer book lists and get free 

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

As many gear up to celebrate the life and works of Dr. Seuss, we here at the Mosholu Library will remember the great children's writer and illustrator with a special Dr. Seuss Storytime on Saturday, March 1st.

The Perks of Being a Children's Librarian

There are many joys to being a librarian, especially a children's librarian. From children's hugs to say thank you, laughter when you read aloud a silly story, dancing and singing to songs such as "Shake Your Sillies Out" or "If You're Happy and You Know It." There's the excitement of a child who gets their first library card or the child on a class trip to the library who exclaims "wow" when they are introduced to the many