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January 20th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Image Retrieved from:Wiki Commons ,Dick DeMarsico, World Telegram staff photographer, 1964
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Martin_Luther_King_Jr_NYWTS.jpg, January 19, 2014


Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader in the African American Civil Rights Movement.  He was a pastor and an humanitarian who inspired non violent social changes.

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?"

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."~ Martin Luther King Jr.
 

Big Week for First Graders!

During library, first grade has been discussing picking books that are "just right" for them.  This week first graders are practicing skills that help them find books that fit their purposes, interests, and understanding.  Plus, they now are able to check out three books a week!

Library of Congress

America's Library

4th Grade Newbery

Watch the Penquins at Sea World

Animal Vision-Penquins

Billings Public Library on the Inside!

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Let's Explore the Caldecott Award

The Caldecott Medal is given to one book every year that has "the most distinguished" artwork. This artwork is special and has something different about it. Let's take a look at some past winners and talk about different types of art and why this artwork makes the story even better!