Public library events and book suggestions

Author event!

Nathan Hale, author of Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales, is doing a virtual event at An Unlikely Story, an independent bookstore in Plainville, MA! Tuesday, November 24 at 7 pm. You don't need to buy a book to attend, but his new book is due out the same day. Here's the link to sign up.  

Book Suggestions

Skunk and Badger by Amy Timberlake

Badger has a nice quiet life doing his Important Rock Work-- identifying and labeling his rock collection. One day there's a knock at the door and Skunk arrives announcing he's Badger's new roommate! Badger doesn't want a roommate and makes it difficult for Skunk at first. But he is gradually won over by Skunk's positive personality, delicious breakfasts and (believe it or not) a large flock of chickens that are drawn to Skunk. This would be a great family or class read aloud. Only 136 pages with great illustrations by Jon Klassen. (First in a new series) 

Pixie Pushes On by Tamara Bundy

This is an historical fiction book about a girl named Prudence whose nickname is "Pixie". When the story begins Pixie is mourning the death of her mother and is missing her sister who has polio and has been sent to a special hospital a good distance away from her grandparents' farm. She has to find a way to keep going despite her sadness. One way that she begins to heal is by caring for a baby lamb that she names Buster. A school story and a family story with plenty of humor, Pixie's life story will keep you turning the pages. 

Brookline Library-- new page for teachers

Here's one page that answers all your library questions, teachers! How to get a library card, or cards for your class, setting up a virtual class visit from a public librarian, and current programs like the 100 Books Before High School program are all explained here.