Book Review: Dear Martin
By Mackenzie Smith, Book Club Participant In our most recent Young Adult Book Club, we read Dear Martin by Nic Stone- here is a review from one of our readers! “Dear Martin by Nic Stone introduces us to Justyce Mcallister, who is caught in the crosshairs of the media after shots are fired at him […]
Black History Month Book List
by Corrie Lyndes, AmeriCorps Outreach & Development VISTA Picture Books: Freedom’s School by Lesa Cline-Ransome When Lizzie’s parents are granted their freedom from slavery, Mama says its time for Lizzie and her brother Paul to go to a real school—a new one, built just for them. Lizzie can’t wait. The scraps of learning she has […]
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day
By Corrie Lyndes, Americorps VISTA Today, we celebrate the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. as a scholar, minister, and civil rights leader. Growing up black in the south, Martin Luther King and his family experienced segregation and racism, despite being heavily involved with the church and their community. His father, Martin Sr., […]
2022 Reading Goals and challenges
By Hadley Priebe, Executive Director As you consider the new year and the things you hope to accomplish take some time to consider your reading goals. During this time many people consider reading challenges. In many ways this helps them grow as a reader and often leads to finding new authors and genres. There are […]
Holiday Book List
by Corrie Lyndes, AmeriCorps VISTA Picture Books: All the Colors of Christmas by Matthew Paul The Shortest Day by Carson Ellis The Night Before Hanukkah by Amy Wummer The Story of Kwanzaa by Donna L. Washington Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf by Howard McWilliam Shmelf is one of Santa’s most important elves. He’s part of the […]
5 Reasons to get a Library Card
September is national library card month and there are many reasons that libraries are still relevant and having a library card is important. During the Covid-19 pandemic libraries became an important part of many peoples lives whether it was to borrow books during the stay at home order or for help with questions surrounding a […]
Afghanistan Reading List
Afghanistan has been the center of many cultures and empires throughout history. The country has been influenced by many major empires dating back to Macedonia and has seen a lot of violence in its history. We suggest the following books as a way to better understand the current situation in Afghanistan. Picture Books The Library […]
Jump into Summer Reading
Summer is here! For many of us that means fun in the sun at the beach, hiking, picnics and barbeques. For many kids that means day camps and sometimes sleep away camps. What does that mean for the bookmobile? SUMMER READING! This summer we will be participating in the Tales and Tails summer reading program […]
FGI Bookmobile Selected to Receive a 2021 Summer Matters for All Grant
[Swanton, VT]—Franklin Grand Isle Bookmobile was recently selected to receive $23,000 in funding from the Summer Matters for All Grant program. According to Governor Phil Scott, the Summer Matters for All Grant Program will award up to $3.85 million to programs in 13 counties with the goal of expanding access to summer enrichment opportunities for […]
Book Lists for Pride Month
By Lauren Walsh, Capacity Building Americorps Member Pride Month is incredibly important here at the bookmobile. This is an opportunity for us to teach youth that love in all forms is valid, important, and beautiful. It is a time to help youth accept and learn who they are, and help them accept others as well. […]
