Personal Finance Books for Teens
Wondering how to get your first job, choose a bank account, understand different types of credit cards, or invest? Then check out some of these books to take control of your finances! Money Out Loud: All the [...]
For The Love of Differences: Appreciating and Understanding Our Friends with Autism
World Autism Month, starting with Autism Acceptance Day on April 2nd is a day to center and uplift the voices and stories of people with autism and celebrate the differences and special abilities our friends with autism have and offer to the [...]
Earth Day: Planet vs Plastics
Earth Day is always on the same day every year, April 22nd. Earth Day is all about protecting the environment and figuring out what we can do to help. Every year, a unique theme addresses a topic of concern. This year, the [...]
National Garden Month
Did you know that April is National Garden Month? Let’s celebrate, get outside, and do some gardening! Why should you garden? There are quite a few health benefits associated with gardening. Gardening has been proven to lower stress levels and positively affect [...]
Earth Day DIY: Wildflower Seed Bombs
It’s Earth Day! To celebrate, we wanted to share an awesome DIY project to help spread some springtime cheer. We’re going to be making wildflower seed bombs! These ‘bombs’ are packed with wildflower seeds that are native to Maryland. They help boost [...]
Program Highlight: Teen Game Night
On the 3rd Friday of each month, we host an after-hours Teen Game Night from 6-8 pm. Come check out our mix of retro and contemporary gaming consoles! TGN is a free event for you and your friends. [...]
Zaiqa Cooking: Bhindi (Okra)
Growing up…. I disliked okra… I really did. The ooey, gooey slime from cutting the okra…🤢My sister loved it, and when it was cooked in my house, I asked my Ami to make an alternative meal just for me (she said “no,” [...]
National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month. According to The Academy of American Poets, National Poetry Month was launched in April 1996 as a celebration of poets’ integral role in American culture and a celebration of the importance of poetry in our lives. Over [...]
Poetic People
In honor of National Poetry Month, here are some documentaries on Kanopy that not only showcase the art of poetry, but feature the voices of the artists who wrote such powerful works. Deaf Jam Deaf Jam [...]
Previous Hans Christian Andersen Award Winners
The International Board of Books on Young People awards the Hans Christian Andersen Award every other year to notable illustrators and authors! This is one such year. The award is a great way to learn about creators of international children’s books. Here [...]