New York State designated Juneteenth a state holiday and a day of service in 2020. The holiday commemorates the day when Northern soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865 and brought the news that slavery had been abolished. Here are some books and other resources to enlighten readers of this momentous holiday.
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A father tells his daughter the story of her great-great-great-grandpa who heard the proclamation read from the balcony of a hotel in Galveston, Texas. Available on Overdrive.
Overnight, the world changed for a little girl. She went to bed enslaved and the next day freedom was declared. Beautiful illustrations show cabin homes, fields of cotton and evoke the celebrations that freedom brought. Available on Overdrive.
A family who have recently returned to Texas celebrates Juneteenth the way only Texans can – with a big jamboree. Available on Overdrive.
Cousins Lillie from New York City visits Cousin June in Texas – but wishes she didn’t have to. Gradually, with the help of family stories and a great Juneteenth picnic, the girls come to appreciate each other.
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This historical adventure has three story paths, 46 choices for the reader to make, and 22 endings. It allows for a deep examination of the aftermath of Juneteenth in the lives of three fictional young people. Available on Hoopla.
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An easy-to-read description of Juneteenth emphasizing how a shared holiday can have many traditions and be celebrated in many different ways. Available on Hoopla.
This beginning reader is illustrated with vibrant contemporary photos and includes a picture glossary. Available on Hoopla.
Historical illustrations and clear text tell the story of the origins of slavery in America, the Civil War and the famous people who worked for emancipation.
A beginning introduction to the holiday, its customs and symbols and includes directions for making the Juneteenth flag. Available on Hoopla.
Short chapters trace the history of Juneteenth from the declaration in Texas in 1865 to today. Includes directions for making a Juneteenth flag pinwheel. Also available in Spanish on Hoopla.
An easy-to-read introduction to the origins and symbols of the holiday.
This early reader traces the history of the holiday from the Civil War to today and shows the ways the Emancipation Proclamation changed lives of people. Also available on Overdrive and Hoopla.
A simple introduction to Juneteenth as it is celebrated at home and in towns. Includes directions for making a red paper chain to decorate your yard.
A clear history that touches on slavery, emancipation, segregation and the civil rights movement. Available on Hoopla.
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Father's Day is June 20th!
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But these books aren’t just for Father’s Day! The fun is year-round with the dads in these books whether it’s a Friday night wrestlefest, a Saturday afternoon motorcycle ride or a Sunday morning hike. Share these adventures and more, when you read with your family on Father’s Day and every day!
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This father seems to know just how to make everything right in his children’s lives, no matter how outlandish the situation - a true superhero!
A little girl helps her daddy learn how to arrange her curly, coiling wild hair into a style that allows her to be her natural beautiful self on a very special day. Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla.
Two siblings provide instructions for how to surprise one's dad, including surprises you can make, do, or find--and how to plan a Special Day surprise party for him. Also available in Overdrive.
Ladies and Gentlemen, it's Friday night, and these kids are ready to wrestle! Join Dangerous Daddoo as he dishes out some serious moves to get the kids ready for bed.
A lyrical celebration of multiculturalism as a parent shares with a child the value of their heritage and why it should be a source of pride, even when others disagree. Also available in Overdrive.
This beautifully illustrated picture book quietly demonstrates the importance of making memories as a father and child spend time together hiking in the woods. Also available in Overdrive.
With vivid illustrations and text bursting with heart, My Papi Has a Motorcycle is a young girl's love letter to her hardworking dad and to memories of home that we hold close in the midst of change. Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla.
An energetic action-packed rhyming celebration of the love between a father and son.
When a classmate insists a family must have a mother and a father, Riley fears she will have to choose between Papa and Daddy until her fathers assure her that love makes a family.
When the kids give dad a card that says “Have a Wild Father’s Day!” dad knows just what to do! Also available in Hoopla.
Dad is known as Big Thunder and his son is named Little Thunder, but Little Thunder doesn’t want to share his dad’s name. He wants a name that’s all his own. Will dad understand? Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla.
A child celebrates a close connection with her father, from how they play together and teach each other new things to how he protects her and always makes time for her. Also available in Overdrive.
As nighttime falls all types of animal fathers--fish, rabbits, snails, pigs, and a boy's father, a sailor,--make their way home to their families.
After Lester is adopted from his foster home by Daddy Albert and Daddy Rich, he can't fall asleep in his new bed. What will it take to make Lester feel at home at last?
As a little boy watches his father, a bricklayer, work hard to build the city, both dream of building a house of their own. Also available in Overdrive.
On Visiting Day, a young girl and her grandmother take the long bus ride upstate to visit her father in prison. The generous company of others and the love they have for each other help them through the day and through the waiting. Also available in Overdrive.
Harvey the bear searches for the perfect Father's Day present and decides that thanking his dad is the best gift of all. Also available in Hoopla.
Little Maomao's father works in faraway places and comes home just once a year, for Chinese New Year. At first Maomao barely recognizes him, but before long the family is happily making sticky rice balls, listening to firecrackers, and watching the dragon dance in the streets below. But all too soon it is time for Papa to go away again.
In this beautifully illustrated book, Alan looks forward to the annual family reunion at the farm where Daddy grew up, but everyone is supposed to share something special and Alan worries about arriving with empty hands. Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla.
A child celebrates her Maddy, who is neither mommy nor daddy but a little bit of both, like so many things in nature. Includes note to parents.
Through simple verse and bright illustrations, P.K. Hallinan illustrates the unconditional love that a father has for his child. Also available in Hoopla.
Mom and the kids work together to organize Dad's garage and wash his car as a Father's Day surprise, which he celebrates by taking the family out for a ride. Also available in Overdrive.
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Hours Changing On June 21st!
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The Main Library and Huguenot Children's Library will resume their pre-pandemic hours (with no closings for cleaning during the day) starting Monday, June 21st. Patrons will also be able to use all entrances at the Main Library.
Main Library Hours
Monday: 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday: 9 am - 8 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday: 9 am - 8 pm
Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Huguenot Children's Library Hours
Monday: 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday: 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 6 pm
Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED
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Children's Room Program Pause
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NRPL’s virtual children’s programs and Pick-Me-Up craft kits are taking a bit of a break. But we’ll be back beginning July 6th with a mix of virtual and in-person programs, more Pick-Me-Ups, and our Tails & Tales Summer Reading Challenge! Stay tuned for more information soon!
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Bloom & Grow with NRPL and NRBID!
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Saturday, June 26 at 10 am - 12 pm
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NRBID is hosting an outdoor pop-up event for children, teens, and their families at the Library Green’s Ruby Dee Park Join us for “Blooming Bubbles” taking place on Saturday, June 26 from 10 am to 12 noon. The NRBID has invited The Bubble Bus, the world’s most sure-fire way of spreading joy and bubbles to people of all ages. Come by to exercise some joy!
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Dances of India for Tweens & Teens
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Thursday, July 1st at 4:00 - 5:00 pm
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Join the teaching artists of Ajna Dance Company for their Dances of India workshop to learn about Indian culture through dance and music. You will learn about and get to try different styles of dance that come from the diverse country that is India. And after you watch and learn, be ready to get up and dance!
For tweens and teens ages 9 and up. This program is presented through Zoom and is in collaboration with Greenburgh Public Library and other Westchester Libraries. Please register here.
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New Favorites of the Children's Room!
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Blankie by Ben Clanton is one of Miss Elizabeth's New Favorite Board Books! Hear all about it in the video above!
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Book Bundles from the Children's Room!
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Do you or your child need materials for a school assignment or for pleasure reading? Request a Book Bundle to meet all your reading needs!
Fill out the form here (also in Spanish), and a Children’s Librarian will select materials based on the information you give us! Let us know the topics, titles, level of reader, and whatever else you think is important, so we can find the items and create a Book Bundle that’s perfect for you. Book Bundles can contain up to 10 items. But there’s no limit as to how many Book Bundle request forms you can submit.
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