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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Win it Wednesday: To the Moon and Back for You

Every Wednesday we will give away a new book. For a chance to win, just fill out the form at the bottom of the page and you'll be entered into a drawing. The drawing will run from Wednesday through 11:59 PM Sunday. Winners will be announced on Mondays. (Note: you must be a Fresno County resident to be eligible for Win it Wednesdays.)

To the Moon and Back for You

By Emilia Bechrakis Serhant


A perfect gift for any parent who has struggled on their journey to have a baby, Million Dollar Listing star Emilia Bechrakis Serhant's debut picture book poignantly explores her own difficulty conceiving and her life-changing experiences with IVF.

In this picture book, illustrated by the #1 New York Times bestselling artist of A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo, families of different shapes, colors, and sizes must cross deserts, navigate rough seasons, and climb mountains--all to find their miracle babies. Emilia's story reminds us that, despite the challenges and complications often thrown our way, hope will always prevail. To the Moon and Back for You combines a timeless feel with a timely subject, and is poised to become a modern classic for years to come.

Saturday, February 1, 2025

Monthly Early Literacy Activities Calendar: February

Spread the love of literacy year-round. Each day of these monthly calendars features an activity to boost fundamental literacy skills, including reading, writing, singing, talking, playing, and counting.


(Click on the arrow in the top right corner to make the calendar larger, view the second page, or print.)


Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Win it Wednesday: Stuck in the Stone Age

Every Wednesday we will give away a new book. For a chance to win, just fill out the form at the bottom of the page and you'll be entered into a drawing. The drawing will run from Wednesday through 11:59 PM Sunday. Winners will be announced on Mondays. (Note: you must be a Fresno County resident to be eligible for Win it Wednesdays.)

Stuck in the Stone Age

By Geoff Rodkey


Tom Edison (no, not that Tom Edison) is a hopeful janitor who dreams of becoming a scientist--and Dr. Morice is a shy scientist who dreams of making friends. When an accident at the lab sends them back in time to the stone age, Tom and Dr. Morice must work together to face down cavemen, saber-tooth tigers, and other B.C. hazards, with only one problem: Tom isn't very good at science, and Dr. Morice isn't very good with people.

Stuck in the Stone Age is an action-packed adventure based on an idea from a real kid! Teaming up with New York Times bestselling author, Geoff Rodkey, the Story Pirates present this hilarious story, which doubles as an introduction to the basics of creative writing. With the help of Story Pirate Captain Vincent Rolo and the Story Creation Zone, readers can use this novel as inspiration to create their OWN great adventure!

Congrats, Bethany S.! You're this week's Win it Wednesday winner!

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Win it Wednesday: Bones in the White House: Thomas Jefferson's Mammoth

Every Wednesday we will give away a new book. For a chance to win, just fill out the form at the bottom of the page and you'll be entered into a drawing. The drawing will run from Wednesday through 11:59 PM Sunday. Winners will be announced on Mondays. (Note: you must be a Fresno County resident to be eligible for Win it Wednesdays.)

Bones in the White House: Thomas Jefferson's Mammoth

By Candice Ransom



Thomas Jefferson: Third president of the United States. Author of the Declaration of Independence. Obsessive prehistoric mammal hunter?? It's true! In this little-known slice of American history, see Thomas Jefferson as never before!

In the late 1700's, America was a new nation, with a vast west that held age-old secrets: Bones! Massive tusks and enormous animal skeletons were being discovered and Thomas Jefferson - politician AND scientist - was captivated. What were these giant beasts? Did they still roam on American soil? Jefferson needed to find out.

Funding explorers, including the famed Lewis and Clark, Jefferson sought to find a complete prehistoric mastodon skeleton - one which would advance the young science of paleontology, but would also put this upstart young country on the world stage. Follow along on the incredible journey - full of triumphs and disappointments, discoveries and shipwrecks, ridicule and victory.

Congrats, Amelia P.! You're this week's Win it Wednesday winner!

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Win it Wednesday: The Magnificent Makers #3: Riding Sound Waves

Every Wednesday we will give away a new book. For a chance to win, just fill out the form at the bottom of the page and you'll be entered into a drawing. The drawing will run from Wednesday through 11:59 PM Sunday. Winners will be announced on Mondays. (Note: you must be a Fresno County resident to be eligible for Win it Wednesdays.)

The Magnificent Makers #3: Riding Sound Waves

By Theanne Griffith


A wacky scientist, Dr. Crisp loves to invite students to the her Maker Maze for a STEM-filled adventure! Just solve a riddle and the portal to the Maze will appear! But there's a catch...if the kids don't complete a challenge fast enough, they can never come back to the Maze!

Pablo and Violet are on a field trip to the science museum and today they're paired up with a classmate they don't know very well--Henry. As they enter the Maze and learn about touch, hearing, and vision, Pablo and Violet learn that there's more to Henry and his odd behavior than meets the eye - Henry has a sensory processing disorder. Together they'll learn a little something about feelings (literally!), acceptance, and what makes us special.

Congrats, Johnelle A.! You're this week's Win it Wednesday winner!

Friday, January 10, 2025

Book Recommendations: Winter Books to Keep You Warm

It might be cold outside, but you can visit the library to pick out some cozy picture books to keep you warm. If you don't want to leave your toasty house, then you could check out our ebook and audiobook options on our free app, Libby!

The books pictured are:
❄️ Yetis are the Worst! by Alex Willan
❄️ Winter is Here by Kevin Henkes
❄️ Olaf and the Three Polar Bears by Calliope Glass
❄️ Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Kenard Pak
❄️ The Snow Thief by Alice Hemming
❄️ Not Quite Narwhal by Jessie Sima
❄️ Twinkle, Twinkle, Winter Night by Megan Litwin
❄️ Little Penguins by Cynthia Rylant
❄️ Polar Bear's Underwear by Tupera Tupera

Stay safe and have a wonderful January!

Miss Anna 


(Click on the book covers above to view them in our catalog and place a hold on them. Additionally, click on the arrow to make the book list bigger).

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Win it Wednesday: What Is a Refugee?

Every Wednesday we will give away a new book. For a chance to win, just fill out the form at the bottom of the page and you'll be entered into a drawing. The drawing will run from Wednesday through 11:59 PM Sunday. Winners will be announced on Mondays. (Note: you must be a Fresno County resident to be eligible for Win it Wednesdays.)

What Is a Refugee?

By Elise Gravel


An accessible picture book that oh-so-simply and graphically introduces the term "refugee" to curious young children to help them better understand the world in which they live.

Who are refugees? Why are they called that word? Why do they need to leave their country? Why are they sometimes not welcome in their new country? In this relevant picture book for the youngest children, author-illustrator Elise Gravel explores what it means to be a refugee in bold, graphic illustrations and spare text. This is the perfect tool to introduce an important and timely topic to children.

Congrats, Emma P.! You're this week's Win it Wednesday winner!