On January 30, the American Library Association (ALA) presented their annual Youth Media Awards, celebrating the best in literature for young people. Like many book lovers, NPL Children's staff were keeping an eye out to see what won the Caldecott, Newbery, and other awards. As always, this year there were some surprises along with the expected and well-deserved triumphs. For a roundup of reactions from yours truly and other Children's staff, continue reading!
The Main Library will reopen Saturday, Oct 26. Holds pending pickup remain available at Looby branch through its closing on Thursday, Oct 24. Then they will be transferred back to the Main Library where you can pick them up beginning Saturday.