Biography
Children and Teen Librarian Lesley Mason offers book suggestions right from the shelves of Washington County Free Library to get your kids reading.
Lesley Mason
Kids Ink
Don't just say no to nonfiction
January 19, 2012
Just because it's called nonfiction doesn't mean it's a "nonread." Our nonfiction collection contains great material for children, which just happens to be educational, too.
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Celebrate the season with holiday books
December 15, 2011
December is that special time when several holidays are shared. Use these titles to help your children learn, understand and appreciate the holidays of others.
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Let's talk more than turkey with these books
November 17, 2011
Sink your teeth into these delicious Thanksgiving titles.
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Books for October: Stories of witches, some good, some bad
October 25, 2011
As autumn weather infiltrates the area, Halloween characters start to pop up. This month, read books about witches, good and bad, to get you in the spooky spirit.
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Would you ban these books?
September 15, 2011
Throughout the country, most children have recently started a new academic year. Teachers are sending out their lists of required readings, and parents are beginning to gather books.
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This month, summer is the ideal reading subject
July 14, 2011
Keep kids interested in reading by engaging them in material that’s timely. Summer is the perfect reading subject for July. Whether it’s getting ready for vacation or trying to beat the heat, children respond to material that reflects something they can easily relate to.
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Summer reading list crosses cultures
June 16, 2011
Summer Reading Club is under way. Are you signed up? The Washington County Free Library has reading clubs for all ages.
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Get kids ready for the end of the school year
June 6, 2011
While the end of the school year typically brings excitement for the start of summer, sometime students can feel unsure about leaving behind the security and familiarity of their school day.
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Celebrate Remington the fish's birthday with books
April 14, 2011
Remington, the Washington County Free Library's pet gold fish, will be celebrating his sixth birthday at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, at the North Pointe location.
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Read a book before you watch it
March 18, 2011
How many times have you caught yourself saying, "I think I'll wait for the movie"?
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Stories of lesser-known people with impact on black history
February 17, 2011
February is Black History Month. Take this time to read books about lesser-known individuals that made an impact on our history.
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New and classic holiday books for children and teens
December 16, 2010
The hustle and bustle of the season doesn’t only happen at the mall. The library is busy this time of year, too. With holiday crafts, a visit from Santa, and families getting library materials to settle down for a “long winter’s nap” the library is very busy this time of year. Here are some books to help everyone enjoy the season — from classics you might have forgotten to some new characters that are sure to become holiday favorites.
