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Library, Please! Books About Libraries

Library, Please! Books About LibrariesBy Laura Raphael, MA, MLIS, Children's Services Coordinator, Tulsa City-County LibraryThis summer, we want children to request of their parents: “Library, please!” (Well, we want them to request this year-round, but especially in the summer!)Here are a few fun library-based books to explore after visiting the library:

Books Make Life Colorful!

Books Make Life Colorful!By Kristina Acosta, MLIS, Youth Librarian, Herman & Kate Kaiser Library The 2025 Summer Reading Program theme is "Color Our World" and what colors our world more than books with their beloved stories, characters, pictures, and more?

Books To Help Build Boundaries!

Boundaries Are For EveryoneBooks To Help Build BoundariesBy Valeria Alvarez, Bilingual Customer Service Assistant, and Sarah Davis, MLIS, Bilingual Children's Area Supervisor, Martin Regional Library

We Need the Earth and the Earth Needs Us! Great Books for Earth Day

We Need the Earth and the Earth Needs Us!Great Books to Celebrate Earth DayBy Kena Hardin, Children's Associate, Central Library Children's DepartmentThe official Earth Day celebration is on April 22, but really, we can (and should!) celebrate Earth Day every day! 

A Graphic Gateway to Novels

A Graphic Gateway to NovelsBy April Harden, MLIS, Youth Librarian, Brookside Library

Paint the Story! An Art Smart Way to Explore Books with Your Child

Paint the Story!An Art Smart Way to Explore Books with Your ChildBy Requil Golbek, Youth Associate, Maxwell Park LibraryEveryone knows the best part of picture books is...the pictures! Illustrations aren’t just to make it pretty, though; the illustrations in children’s books serve a valuable purpose. They help kids understand what’s happening in the story, including how the characters feel. They can add plot points and visual jokes (think of when a character is looking for something and we the readers can see it!). 

If You Liked "The Wild Robot"...

If You Liked "The Wild Robot," Check Out These Titles!Books for Adventure Time + Connector ReadersBy Millie Milburn, Youth Associate, Nathan Hale Library

Giggles Galore: Hilarious Picture Books for Kids

Giggles Galore: Hilarious Picture Books for KidsBy Chelsea Appleton, Children's Associate, Hardesty Regional LibraryLaughter is the best medicine—especially when it comes to reading! If you’ve ever tried to get a wiggly kid to sit still for a story, you know that humor is a secret weapon. Silly books not only entertain but also help kids develop a love of reading, build vocabulary, and even improve social skills (because who doesn’t love a well-timed joke?).Here are some fantastic reads that will have kids rolling on the floor:

Tough Topics with Picture Books: Bodily Autonomy and Consent

Tough Topics with Picture Books: Bodily Autonomy and ConsentBy Angela Martinez, Children's Associate, Broken Arrow Library

Mighty Girls Become Mighty Women: Celebrating Women's History

Mighty Girls Become Mighty WomenCelebrating Women’s History MonthBy Chelsea Appleton, Children's Associate, Hardesty Regional LibraryMarch is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the incredible contributions of women throughout history and inspire the next generation of trailblazers. One of the best ways to celebrate? Through books that highlight strong female protagonists, real-life heroines, and empowering stories!