Did you know that Worcester is an incredibly diverse city? Many people in Worcester come from a variety of different countries including: Vietnam, Brazil, Albania, Puerto Rico, Ghana, and the Dominican Republic.  See below for some books celebrating these cultures: Sea Sirens : A Trot and Cap'n Bill Adventure #1 written by Amy Chu and illustrated by Janet K. Lee An adventurous tale inspired by Vietnamese folk and fairy tales and the creations of The Wizard of Oz's   L. Frank Baum. Flying Girl : How Aída de Acosta Learned to Soar written by Margarita Engle and illustrated by Sara Palacios Aída de Acosta was the first woman to fly a motorized aircraft. She was inspired by the creations of Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who celebrated with her in her momentous landing. The Spanish title,  La Joven Aviadora is also available.  The Day of the Pelican by Katherine Patterson Meli Lleshi and her family are forced to become refugees after her home in Kosovo...

Here at the library we just had a wonderful surprise! Our very own special reviewer Sian was a guest yesterday on our Facebook Live's "Great Books for Kids." If you are looking for a new book to read or if you just want to learn more about this awesome reader- click  here ! -Cara

May is here! Let's celebrate with some great upcoming programs and books to go along with them. All ages: -Bright Star Theater Presents The Wizard of Oz  Introduce your child to the magic of theater as we follow the yellow brick road to the land of Oz. Meet all of your favorite characters along the way! Gain courage with the Cowardly Lion, take heart with the Tin Man, and find your wits with the Scarecrow in this fun, comedic, interactive retelling of the L. Frank Baum classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz .  Lights on Broadway : A Theatrical Tour from A-Z written by Harriet Ziefert and illustrated by Elliot Kreloff with an introduction by Brian Stokes Mitchell Go through the alphabet with attractions such as: "E is for Encore," "Q is for Quick Change" and "Z is for Zing" in this vibrantly illustrated and fact-filled introduction to the theater.  -Comforting Critters ZooMobile (featuring the animals of the Southwick's Zoo) Attend a live animal meet ...