Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

Thankful for good books

What are you thankful for? Share these books with your children (or grandchildren, or any young ones in…

Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and…

Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

Spooky reads for the spooky season

It’s my favorite season… Spooky season! Are you prepared to get scared? Check out one of these spine-tingling…

Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

It’s National Pizza Month: Check out these books

National Pizza Month was celebrated for the first time in October 1984. It was created by Gerry Durnell,…

Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 until October 15, and is a period for recognizing the contributions…

Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

Check out a “library of things” with your library card

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! What can a Polk County Public Libraries library card get you? A…

Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

National Sandwich Month

Did you know? August is National Sandwich Month! Sandwiches make quick, easy, and nutritious meals, and now is…

Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

Hits of 2022

We’re more than halfway through the year now, and I’ve read a lot of amazing books so far!…

Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

Disability Pride Month

Disability Pride Month is celebrated in July to commemorate the passing of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act…

Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

I scream, you scream…

Who doesn’t love ice cream? In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month. Enjoy…