Somehow the year is already 75% over. Catch up on these 2025 must-read releases before the 2026 titles hit the shelves! PICTURE BOOKS *Call Me
Regular readers of (585) Kids have likely heard of the Rochester Children’s Book Festival (RCBF). After all, it has been bringing authors, illustrators, kids, and
In 1952, the National Bakers’ Association declared that July was National Picnic Month. Celebrate by eating—and reading—al fresco! Not hungry yet? You will be after
Fall is on the horizon, which means if you have a high schooler interested in going to college, it’s time to think about entrance exams.
If you have lived in the (585) for any amount of time, you are familiar with the Erie Canal. What you may not know is
Whether you take 390, 490, or the Parkway, Hilton is about a thirty-minute drive from downtown Rochester, situated in the Town of Parma. The village,
After a long winter hibernation, get into that spring and summer sunny vibe with some hot reads. Then in June, remember to visit your local
As a young adult services librarian, reviewing books for (585) Kids has always been in my zone. So when editor Christine Green asked me if
After more than forty years working in the Monroe County Library System (MCLS), Patty Uttaro is passing the torch to a new director of MCLS
You’ve got the venue. The cake. The duds. Now to set the mood with music. Your celebration may be best served by a DJ on
