Staff picks

These books can support and motivate young children to practice routines like hand washing, teeth brushing or masking that help keep the family healthy during the winter season.

Wherever you are in the Americas, you are on land that has been inhabited by Indigenous people since time immemorial. In November, we honor the rich histories, diverse cultures and essential contributions of Native American, First Nations, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiian and Indigenous peoples. Here is a very small selection of books and resources representing some of the lived experiences of the many and diverse Indigenous people who live in what we now call North America, with a focus on the Pacific Northwest.

Books for preschoolers and early elementary ages about the importance of a name.

If you like spooky funny romances then you might like this list.

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If you are looking for some rom coms then this might be the list for you. This list was made by a Librarian for a patron. If you'd like a personalized list of your own please contact us: https://multcolib.org/reading-suggestions-new

Whatever you call it, it is a new way of working for many! Learn more about working in your new normal.

You have an interview! Now what? Try these books, ebooks and other resources to give you a boost.

Many picture books show peoples indigenous to North America in a historical context, but Native people aren't a relic of the past, and as these books show they are active members of the modern world. #ownvoices

Interested in joining the ever-growing food cart scene? We can help! We’ve collected resources to help you run a successful food cart. Learn how to write a cart-centric business plan, get help with financing and draw menu inspiration from other street food vendors.

Books that address teasing, name-calling, excluding, and other hurtful behavior. Books that explore successful responses. Books that promote kindness and empathy.

Celebrate your freedom to read by checking out the 13 most challenged books of the past year, along with a selection of titles that are often the subject of controversy.

Esta colección de títulos seleccionados por Mi Bibliotecaria, Lilia refleja y celebra la experiencia de una latina, inmigrante, profesional y, por lo tanto, también captura los desafíos que enfrenta la comunidad Latina en los Estados Unidos.

¡Celebremos la Herencia Hispana y Latina del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre! Este mes honra la diversidad de nuestra comunidad y sus contribuciones. Disfruten de estos libros y únanse a la diversión en la biblioteca.

Books for 4th-6th graders about who you are attracted to, who you love.

Books for 4th-6th graders. Gender identity is how you feel and express yourself with your clothes, hairstyle, pronoun choices and name, and other actions. 

You will find everything you need to know about tacos in these books. Buen provecho!

Whether you’re connecting with your little one, a younger sibling, or babysitting for a friend’s child, starting a new project together can be just the thing to bridge generations. These titles are an invitation to your inner child to let your imagination run free right alongside your junior companion’s.

Memoirs, novels, documentaries, and dramas capture a range of creative processes.

Whimsical children's books with stunning visuals!