Charity - Associate Director of Programs & Outreach

I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up to No Good

Busy mom and crafter extraordinaire, fueled by caffeine, glitter, and the occasional questionable life choice. My lifelong obsession with books began the day tiny me burst into tears when forced to return my books to the school library. Some kids dream of being astronauts; I apparently dreamed of circulating materials.

I was destined for librarianship, and I adore creating programming for every age group. When I'm not buried in books, I'm usually devouring another one (obviously!), engineering LEGO masterpieces, or chauffeuring my teen to her endless lineup of after-school activities.

Did I mention I can tap dance?

Kindergarten Snark

As a parent of an elementary school student, we read plenty of picture books. However, more often than not, as we snuggle before bedtime we are not exploring treasured classics. We are enjoying the same book starring my child's current obsession, Paw Patrol, over and over and over. You can only read about the pup pup boogie so many times before you start to snap. Break the cycle of…

Fall Favorites

Fall is my favorite time of year. The air is crisp, the trees are spinning a colorful tapestry of reds and yellows, and it is the perfect time to snuggle up with your little one and share a good book. These picture books are a few of my fall favorites and will have you rejoicing that autumn is finally here. So slip on a sweater, grab your pumpkin spice latte, and get reading.

Books That Go Bump in the Night

Looking for something to get your little one in the Halloween spirit?  Here’s a list of picture books that are guaranteed to delight with just the right amount of spooky without being scary. No tricks here only treats!

Eat Your Veggies

Looking to make the giant leap into a plant-based lifestyle? These cookbooks are great for a true veggie or just those wanting to test the waters of vegetarian cooking.