“A little bit of summer” – Miss Linda’s Summer Picture Book Picks
A Pig Parade is a Terrible Idea | Michael Black Summary: Summer is all about parades and fun! Could anything […]
Parents
Inventive YA Novels
Each of the following suggestions is an inventive and original concept with lots of running, hiding, seeking, fighting, and sometimes
Go-To Childhood Novels
Remembering my favorite go-to books of childhood, I was fortunate to have a lot of reading time when visiting my
Young Jenna’s Favorite Chapter Books
Library Director Jenna Dauer remembers Junior Fiction chapter books from her childhood. Witch of Blackbird Pond | Elizabeth George Speare
Young Jenna’s Favorite PICTURE BOOKS
Library Director Jenna Dauer reminisces about five memorable books from her childhood. Giving Tree | Shel Silverstein Summary: A young
Stunning Picture Books
The Garden of Abdul Gasazi | Chris van Allsburg Summary: When the dog he is caring for runs away from
Strength of Character
Cyrano |2021 Summary: This is a romantic historical musical version of the same classic story made completely attainable by Steve
Kids, Parents, Teens
2022 Award Winners
2022 Illinois Bluestem Award Winners 2022 Monarch Award 2022 Rebecca Caudill Award Winners Check out our Google Sheets document (linked
Little Kids, Big Emotions
The Spy Kid franchise (2001) -or- Little Nikita (1988) Note/Summary: I wanted to review Little Nikita, the story of an
Last Minute Book Gift Ideas, as suggested by Smithton PLD Staff Members
Scroll down for suggestions for the following ages. The links will jump you to that section of the blog post.
Love for the Library
Dear Librarian | Lydia M. Sigwarth Summary: Many children don’t gain the experience of knowing a ‘library home’ – having
Favorite Family Movies:
From Cinda: The holidays are on their way! I associate holidays with family coming together. Do you have a favorite
Story-heavy graphic novels for kids:
The Great Chicago Fire: Rising from the Ashes | Kate Hannigan & Alex Graudins Summary: A fictionalized account of what
Children’s Lighter Graphic Novels:
The Bad Guys (#1) | Aaron Blabey Summary: Hosted by The Wolf, readers meet a gang of bad guys who
Banned, Burned, and Challenged stories I happen to love:
The Hate U Give (listing the movie only because I have yet to read the source material, 2018) , book
Adults, General Info, Kids, Parents, Teens
Strategic Planning Patron Survey
The Smithton Public Library District is seeking your input on its programs and products. Your opinions are important. Please complete
Enlightening Nonfiction:
The Talk: Conversations about race, love & truth | Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis Hudson Summary: What are we teaching
SMITHTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT RECEIVES NATIONAL GRANT FOR SMALL AND RURAL LIBRARIES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cinda Leech, Project Director Smithton Public Library District 618-233-8057 cleech@smithtonpl.org SMITHTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT RECEIVES NATIONAL GRANT
Non-Fiction AUDIOBOOK Recommendations
Atomic Habits | James Clear Narrator: James Clear Summary: Tiny Changes, Remarkable ResultsAtomic Habits will reshape the way you think
Featured Library Locations
Hello, all! Director Jenna Dauer here — We’ve added a few sections in the library that I think you are