The library is open and we are so excited to have you all back again! Let's celebrate with some new graphic novels you can read this summer! The Last Kids On Earth: Thrilling Tales from the Tree House by Max Braillier and illustrated by Jay Cooper, Lorena Álvarez, Douglas Holgate, Anoosha Sayed, Xavier Bonet, and Christopher Mitten Based on the chapter book series. Stay tuned for the video game and next season of the show on Netflix. Class Clown Fish (Squidding Around #2) by Kevin Sherry If you like the characters of Spongebob Squarepants you'll love Squizzard, the Squid. This is the second book in the series after Fish Fued. Pacey Packer Unicorn Tracker by J.C. Phillipps Slasher the Unicorn, a grumbly, stuffed unicorn who has come to life, is the exact opposite of all-knowing (and oh-so-humble ;) Marigold Heavenly Nostrils (Phoebe and her Unicorn series). Astronaut Academy: Splashdown by Dave Roman Imagine going to school in space! This is the third entry (the second one,...

So You Want to Be an Owl written by Jane Porter and illustrated by Maddie Frost Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be an owl? Come join Professor Olaf Owl in Jane Porter's delightful book: So You Want to Be an Owl to learn if you have what it takes to be a stealthy, feathered creature who is so fly when it flys! You'll learn the superhero-like qualities of owls including: flying silently (you'd have special feathers that make it harder for others to hear you coming), being able to hide (such as being the same color as tree bark), and seeing in the dark (you'd also have to be able to swivel your head (a whopping 270 degrees!). If those amazing skills weren't enough you'd also have super sonic hearing and be an amazing hunter.  Have we peaked your interest about owls? Then come discover even more fascinating facts about owls at our owl-themed programs this summer:  Owl Pellets:   Ages 7 and up. Dissect your very own sterilized owl pellet and see if y...

Where the Woods End   by Charlotte Salter The inside cover of Where the Woods End by Charlotte Salter states “this fantasy is not for the faint of heart” which really made me want to read it. However, Where the Woods End definitely lives up to this warning. It is in fact a horror book in a fantasy world. The story Where the Woods End is a reflection of the forest described in the book. It is dark and twisty, there are hidden things and forbidden places, and the scariest things aren’t always what they seem. Kestral, the main character is a monster hunter. Monsters such as Grabbers, who build themselves to become whatever a person fears most and devour them, are a constant threat in Kestral’s village and inside of the forest. She is the only one in her village brave enough to defeat these monsters but the biggest fears actually live inside of her. Other than Pip the weasel, Kestral’s lovingly scrappy companion who is quite a joy, this is not a happy book. Where the Woods End ...

  June Almeida, Virus Detective!: The Woman Who Discovered the First Human Coronavirus written by Suzanne Slade and illustrated by Elisa Paganelli June's amazing revelations from the past are helping us to beat COVID-19 today! The Girl Who Rode a Shark & Other Stories of Daring Women by Ailsa Ross and illustrated by Amy Blackwell Includes stories about women on all kinds of adventures like: recovering lost dinosaur remains (Bolortsetseg Minjin), flying a plane (Bessie Coleman), surfing (Silvana Lima), fighting for education reform (Shannen Koostachin), riding a shark (Kimi Warner), getting lost in the jungle (Isabel Godin), escaping from war-torn places (Nujeen Mustafa), and more! Superheroes are Everywhere written by Kamala Harris and illustrated by Mechal Renee Roe The coolest part of this book is that it celebrates people who are not famous but who still do amazing things. *Also available in our brand new format Wonderbook (portable audiobook player charged and ready to...

Have you been dreaming of good weather to take your child outside, but need some help coming up with activities? Lovely weather has finally arrived!  Here is a list with some great titles to get you started. You'll find a range of outdoor activities to suit any child in your life:      Chalk Art for Kids: How to Create Masterpieces on Driveways and Sidewalks and in Playgrounds by David Zinn *Not yet published but still available to request The Outdoor Scientist: The Wonder of Observing the Natural World  by Temple Grandin and Betsy Lerner Maker Lab Outdoors : 25 Super Cool Projects : Build, invent, create, discover by Jack  Challoner and the Smithsonian Institution I Love Dirt! : 52 Activities to Help You and Your Kids Discover the Wonders of Nature by Jennifer Ward Mud Kitchen Crafts : 60 Awesome Ideas for Epic Outdoor Play by Sophie  Pickles   *Not yet published but still available to request Kids' Guide to Camping: All You Need t...

Does anything say "spring" more than May flowers? This month pick up May’s Take and Make Spring Flower Collage kit at any Worcester Public Library location (beginning May 8th). The kits are best for ages 5 through 11. Craft along with us to make a cheerful flower collage. Your kit has a variety of materials to use to make your own small paper garden.  For more information about Take and Make crafts click here .  To learn more about flowers and plants or get some inspiration to explore the beauty all around you, check out these great titles!  What's Inside a Flower: and Other Questions About Science and Nature by Rachel Ignotofsky Flowers by Gail Gibbons The Flower Hunter: William Bartram, America's First Naturalist by Deborah Kogan Ray Pull, Pick, Snap! Where Once a Flower Bloomed By Lola M. Schaefer Available to request in libraries outside of Worcester here . Flower Garden written by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt Bradford Street Buddies:  Sp...

Presenting the winners of The Massachusetts Children's Book Award of 2021!  Here are the stars of the show! Winner: Front Desk by Kelly Yang Mia, a ten-year-old immigrant from China, loves being in charge of the front desk at the motel that her parents manage. There is so much to do! Mia has an incredibly warm personality and works hard to make sure the people who come to stay at the motel are happy. However, for Mia, it is not easy being only one of two Chinese kids in her whole school or seeing how her parents struggle with making enough money to stay in the United States. One thing is for sure though: Mia will not give up! *Also available in Large Print , eAudio , and eBook formats. Front Desk is the first in a series. Check out Three Keys also by Kelly Yang and continue Mia's story! Honor books:  Guts by Raina Telgemeier Raina Telgemeier, the author of the beloved graphic novels  Smile and Sisters is back with a brand new story based on her childhood. What do you...