This week's everyday hero wants to make sure every child is a reader. He says literacy isn't a luxury, but with so many kids falling behind, he came up with a simple idea to help.

Looking to enjoy a fun, educational spring break without traveling? Disconnect from electronic devices and re-connect with each other by participating in Screen-Free Week!

A popular program for families in Washington is in danger of losing its funding. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a free ...

Seasons on the Farm is an adorable new picture book that any kid who is interested in farms is going to love. It's also one ...

Never underestimate the power of play. Emphasizing play through learning to encourage exploration and discovery and to ...

The Assistance League of Marshalltown has kicked off a new initiative: Bringing Little Lending Libraries to early childhood ...

Spring into a fresh slate of programming for all ages during the month of April at the Ripon Public Library. Individuals may ...

Freedom Corridor Conference: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Illinois College, Crispin Hall, 101 W. College Ave. | Hear from and meet Illinois activists on Underground Railroad history. Coffee 8:30 a.m. Program ...

Her free personalized tax help sessions were such a success in March that Katherine from VITA Tax Help will return to your library next Friday, April 7, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to help more patrons ...

Featuring 298 industry-first reviews of fiction, nonfiction, children’s, and YA books; also in this special International Issue: profiles of Abdulrazak Gurnah, Mayumi Inaba, Leila Boukarim, and Siri ...

Email news briefs and event listings to [email protected] or [email protected]. Free Easter dinner A free community Easter dinner will be held from 12:30-3 p.m. April 20 in the Lourdes Center of ...

Traveling or paying for day camp during spring break can get expensive. So we put together seven itineraries centered on free and fun nearby places for a less costly spring break plan.