Cooking Up History
This post explores early 20th century recipes and advice for parents in a cookbook available via the Library’s website.
Fun with Braille
Printable activities using the braille alphabet and resources for parents on talking with kids about disability from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled.
Finding Great Books for Kids
There is a right book out there for every kid. It may seem challenging to find just the right book, but don’t worry – this blog post will not only give you tools to find great books for your child, you will also find ideas on taking that spark of curiosity inspired by a book […]
Reflecting on James Baldwin and His Celebration of Youth
August 2, 2020 would have been author James Baldwin’s 96th birthday. This blog post explores materials available on the Library of Congress’ website that relate to Baldwin’s life, legacy, as well as some of his thoughts and commentary on young people in America.
Welcome to Minerva’s Kaleidoscope
Introduction to the new blog for families, Minerva’s Kaleidoscope.