2024 NATIONAL MEDAL
for Museum and Library Service Finalist

Kids

Soul Food Sunday

At Granny's, Sunday isn't Sunday without a big family gathering over a lovingly prepared meal. Old enough now, our narrator is finally invited to help cook the dishes for the first time: He joins Granny in grating the cheese, cleaning the greens, and priming the meat for Roscoe Ray's grill. But just when Granny says they're finished, her grandson makes his own contribution, sweetening this Sunday gathering and the many more to come.

Octopus Stew

Ramsey dons his superhero cape to rescue Grandma from the huge octopus she is trying to cook--or is he simply telling a story? Includes author's note on the story's origin and a recipe for Octopus stew.

Noodles, Please!

Here's an alphabet book to set your taste buds aflame. Noodles are a universally loved food, from Ash Reshteh in Iran to Zaru Soba in Japan. In this board book shaped to mimic bowls, readers will discover 26 different varieties as they eat their way through the alphabet. Who knew noodles could be served so many ways: long and short, hot and cold, spicy and sweet, in broth and baked, paired with vegetables, meat and fish. Noodles, Please! provides a culinary tour of the world, highlighting cuisines from over a dozen different countries.

Touchdown!: Tackling Negative Thoughts

Celebrate football season with an interactive mental health game!  Participants will have the opportunity to decorate their own helmets before "getting out on the field" to practice positive self-talk strategies to be their own cheerleaders!

This month's informational health and wellness resources focus on cognitive restructuring.

For kids of all ages, with an adult.  Teens are welcome to attend!  

Limited space!  Free tickets for this event are available at the children's desk the day of the event, beginning at 4:30PM.