Blog Posts
November 11, 2022
Second Annual Ornament Competition at John Updike Childhood Home Calling all Berks County students in grades K-12 (public, private, virtual & home schooled): Create a holiday ornament for our museum tree. Be creative using one or more of these Updike symbols: Centaur Rabbit Books Typewriter Art/Palette Church Steeple Pigeon Basketball AWARDS Elementary (K-8): $50 Secondary […]
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Parents! October is “Let’s Talk” Month, a national campaign encouraging parents to talk to their children about sexual and reproductive health. Talking about sex is more than just a one-time conversation – it’s an ongoing dialogue you have throughout your child’s life. WHY?Parents and trusted adults play an important role in sexual health decision-making. Adults […]
October 1, 2022
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August 11, 2022
Written by: Jennifer Schorr My son isn’t what I’d call an avid reader, but when he finds a topic or type of book he likes, he tends to stick with them. The Who Was, What Was and I Survived book series are ones that he has enjoyed for several years and continues to seek out. […]
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You’ve no doubt heard of subscription boxes, and maybe you’ve even tried out a few. Teen Book Boxes are the library’s very own version of a subscription box, and the best part is these are completely FREE! Open the box and discover a new book, plus goodies and activities to accompany each season’s theme. Stop […]
July 12, 2022
