May Drop-in Titles

The Day of Books and Roses occurs on Saint George’s Day, April 23rd, in Spain. The significance derives from two tales. The first tale is of a soldier slaying a dragon, and from the dragon’s blood grew a rose bush. The soldier picked the most beautiful rose for the princess, which is where the roses

On April 2nd, we celebrate International Children’s Book Day. While the day honors all forms of children’s literature, picture books hold a special place in this celebration since it often serves as a child’s first connection to reading. Blending art and text, they create engaging accessible experiences that build foundational literacy skills while capturing imagination.