Northeast Regional Library Blog

Look to the Sky: A Rare Planetary Alignment on Friday Night

This Friday night, don’t miss the rare opportunity to witness a spectacular celestial event: a planetary alignment featuring seven planets. Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, and Mars will all appear together in what is known as a “planetary parade” shortly after sunset. The Big Picture: February 28th is considered the best day to see this alignment worldwide. According to the astronomy website and app Star Walk, this event is a must-see for stargazers and astronomy Read more

By Library Staff, ago

It’s Tell a Fairy Tale Day

Today is National Tell a Fairy Tale Day, a perfect opportunity to gather your family and dive into the magical world of fairy tales. Whether you choose to share classic stories like Snow White and the Seven Dwarves or Rumpelstiltskin, or create your own enchanting tales, this day is all about celebrating the timeless art of storytelling. Share Classic Fairy Tales Start by telling familiar stories that everyone loves. Classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Cinderella, and Rumpelstiltskin have captivated audiences Read more

By Library Staff, ago

Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln Sure, we know Abraham Lincoln was a U.S. president (the 16th, to be precise). Maybe we remember something about the Emancipation Proclamation or the Gettysburg Address. But did you know that he was born to illiterate parents? Or that he discovered his knack for easy conversation while working in a general store? Come along as we take a look back at some remarkable moments in the life of Abraham Lincoln on his February Read more

By Library Staff, ago

Suggested Family Activity • Send A Card to A Friend Day

Today is National Send a Card to a Friend Day so take some time to pick out a card and send some good cheer through the mail.  You can use cards you purchase from a store, or make your own with paper, crayons, markers, and stickers. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, why not make a Valentine themed card?  You can use white, pink, or red paper and decorate it with hearts, sweet messages Read more

By Library Staff, ago

Suggested Family Activity ❄️ Snowflake Craft

Try these easy ways to make snowflakes today: One way is with white coffee filters – just fold the filter in half a total of four times. Then cut a design on each side of the filter, using either regular or craft scissors.  When you unfold it, your snowflake will be revealed.  You can also cut snowflakes out of plain white copy paper and then follow the same instructions above.

By Library Staff, ago

Youth Media Award Winners 2025

PHOENIX — The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards – at its LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience held January 24-27 in Phoenix. A list of all the 2025 award winners and honor selections follows: John Newbery Medal John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature: “The First Read more

By Library Staff, ago

Suggested Family Activity ☃️ Snow Man Story

Try out these fun writing prompts today: Young children can draw a picture of a snowman and then make up a story about it.  Did they make the snowman during a Snow Day from school?  Does it talk or walk around?  Older kids and adults can try out a different prompt: What if you were being followed down the street by a snowman that came to life?  Would people believe you?  What would happen?  

By Library Staff, ago

Suggested Family Activity ⭐💫✨ Stargazing

Stargazing, or looking up at the stars and constellations, is a fun family activity at any time, even during the winter.  It is worth the trouble of bundling up in coats, hats, scarves, and mittens to experience the crisp and clear view of the night sky while it is not obstructed by the haziness caused by summer humidity.  Plus, because the Earth has rotated, different planets are visible now than during the summer.  NASA’s Night Read more

By Library Staff, ago

Suggested Family Activity 📕📗📘 Library Shelfie Day

Today is Library Shelfie Day!  What is Library Shelfie Day, you ask?  It is a day set aside in January each year to give book lovers and book collectors a chance to share their personal libraries.  Whether you collect first editions or equally love and treasure every dog-eared book you have ever owned, we would love to see pictures of your libraries!  But if you don’t have many books at home, no problem!  Visit one Read more

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Suggested Family Activity ☕Crafty Cup of Hot Chocolate

To turn popsicle sticks into a crafty cup of hot chocolate:  First, glue about eight craft sticks together into a square shape.  You can use the colored variety or color plain popsicle sticks with crayons or markers. Next, cut an oval out of brown paper and glue the oval to the top of the square to represent the hot chocolate.  Decorate the brown oval with small white circles to mimic marshmallows.  Next, cut out a Read more

By Library Staff, ago