Reader's Quest Book Group

A book and activity group for youth in 5th-8th grade. 

Step one: Sign up. Check out the book from your local library

Step two: Read the book

Step three: Join us at the Central Library for a discussion and book-related activities based on the book.  

July Program

Book: Clean Getaway by Nic Stone

In-Person Program @ Central Library

Saturday, June 22, 11-12:30

February is Black History Month

Want to learn about how Black History Month became what it is today? Check out the Association for the Study of African American Life and History

Here are some books written by Black authors and illustrators!

Are you in 5th-8th grade? Do you love to read?  

Reader's Quest Book Group

A book and activity group for youth in 5th-8th grade. 

The program is usually available in two formats: virtual and in-person. However, we are only offering the virtual format for December. We will return to two options in January. 

Step one: Sign up. Participants receive a book to keep

Step two: Read the book

Step three: Join us for a mellow trivia contest based on questions from the book 

December

Book: The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making

Virtual Program via Zoom

Saturday, December 10, 10-11:30

Are you in 5th-8th grade? Do you love to read?  

Reader's Quest Book Group

A book and activity group for youth in 5th-8th grade. 

The program is available in two formats: virtual and in-person

Step one: Sign up. Participants receive a book to keep

Step two: Read the book

Step three: Decide if you would like to join us in-person or online, for a related program, or both!

• Online version: Join us for a mellow trivia contest based on questions from the book
• In-person @ the Central Library: Join us for an interactive program based on the book

November

Book: Inquisitor's Tale

October means that Halloween is almost here! October is also National Bullying Prevention Month.

Did you know that one out of five children report being bullied? (NCES) Sadly, bullying happens all around us, at school, at home, and especially online. But we can change that! Whether you are being bullied, or are bullying others, there are things we can all do to make sure our actions help, not hurt, ourselves and others.

Here are some facts about bullying.

Ready to take action against bullying? Are you being bullied and need help? Check out these resources-

Stomp Out Bullying

Crisis Services WNY

GLYS Western New York, Inc: Growinhttps://www.glyswny.org/g LGBTQ+ Youth Support

Mental Health Advocates of WNY

-Check out these reads on bullying-

   #iamawitness

Let's not forget about Halloween!

Here are some fun Halloween books!

Halloween movies are a great choice too!

Are you in 5th-8th grade? Do you love to read?  

Reader's Quest Book Group

A book and activity group for youth in 5th-8th grade. 

The program is available in two formats: virtual and in-person

Step one: Sign up. Participants receive a book to keep

Step two: Read the book

Step three: Decide if you would like to join us in-person or online, for a related program, or both!

• Online version: Join us for a mellow trivia contest based on questions from the book
• In-person @ the Central Library: Join us for an interactive program based on the book

September

Join us Wednesday, August 17, 5:30-6:15, via Zoom, to hear graphic novel author Colleen AF Venable talk about her book Katie the Catsitter! There will be time for audience members to ask questions at the end. 

If you haven't read it, there's still time to pick up at copy at the library or download it as an eBook. Already read it and loved it? Did you know there is a sequel, Katie the Catsitter. Best Friends for Never? 

It's August, which means school starts next month! Are you ready?

Check out these books to get excited for school!

What If...? Answer to Calm First Day of School Jitters by Sonali Fry

Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas

Spy School by Stuart Gibbs

Tomatoes in My Lunchbox by Costantia Manoli

Do you love to read? We have two great summer programs: Reader's Quest Book Group and Battle of the Books.

Reader's Quest Book Group

A book and activity club for youth in 5th-8th grade. 

The program is available in two different formats this summer: virtual and in-person

Step one: Sign up. Participants receive a book to keep

Step two: Read the book

Step three: Decide if you would like to join us in-person or online, for a related program, or both!

• Online version: Join us for a mellow trivia contest based on the book
• In-person @ the Central Library: Join us for an interactive program based on the book

June 

Book: Book Scavenger

Codes, Ciphers, and Mysteries abound!  Join Emily and her friends as they attempt to solve a mystery involving the creator of her favorite game, Book Scavenger.

Virtual Program:

Saturday, June 11, 10-11:30

May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This month is dedicated to honoring the legacy of AAPI in the United States, and to promote learning about their many varied cultures and influences to our country. 

Check out NPR's article about the history of AAPI Month and why we celebrate.

Picture Books-

The Paper Kingdom - Helena Ku Rhee

The Name Jar - Yangsook Choi

No Kimchi For Me - Aram Kim

Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas - Natasha Yim

For more info check out-

 Activities, Information, Virtual Tours, etc. put together by the Library of Congress and the National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Fun Facts (pdf) from the Census Bureau