“That’s my name!” a triumphant four-year-old told me the other day, pointing to the squiggly lines on their name tag. And they are right to be proud. Every shaky letter is there, even if I can’t read it yet. Writing is a journey that starts with scribbling to build coordination and hand strength and leads…
Looking for Free Downloads of Your Favorite Music?
By cplblogger
Are you using Freegal? How can you call yourself a music fan and not be using this excellent service that gives you five songs per week – absolutely free that you can keep forever. There are thousands of songs from popular artists and tons of new & upcoming bands and musicians to enjoy. Need some suggestions? Check out our…
The October LibraryReads List
By cplblogger
The October list of librarian favorites includes suspense, mystery, science fiction and a touch of the supernatural. Find out more about each selection - and place holds - by clicking the title to visit our catalog, and see the LibraryReads website to read brief reviews submitted by librarians from across the country. Mad Honey by Jodi…
Recommended by Teens: When You Were Everything
By cplblogger
Can’t decide what to read next? Need a new book to read? Check out what our teen volunteers have been reading! When You Were Everything follows the breakup of two best friends, Layla and Cleo. At the start, readers are not yet introduced to the conflict and what happened between them. Layla is a spunky…
Music Review: Niagara Concert ‘83
Eiichi Ohtaki (1948-2013) was a towering musical figure in post-WWII Japanese music. At the time of this concert, Ohtaki was riding the momentum of A Long Vacation (1981) and preparing for his subsequent successful 1984 follow-up Each Time. In this period between his two most popular releases, he also recorded two albums consisting entirely of…
Library Card Sign-up Month and 7 Little Known Benefits
By cplblogger
Whether you’re hoping to learn a new skill, discover new worlds or just need some entertaining reading material, then Chandler Public Library has you covered. All it takes is a library card to gain access to the wealth of resources and activities. September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and it’s the perfect time to sign…
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