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24 Books to Read in 2024

Hello 2024! Make this your family's most exciting year of reading. These books are perfect for bedtime, after school, breakfast or anytime in between. Happy reading! Books for Infants The Old Truck by Jerome Pumphrey Big Babies by Patrick P'Brien Hippos Remain Calm by Sandra Boynton Ready to Soar by Cori Doerrfeld Like So by [...]

24 Books to Read in 20242024-01-13T13:20:26+00:00

14 Family Resolutions for 2024

Hello 2024 - we're looking forward to a year of connection, memories, laughter, adventure and FUN. Here are 14 resolution ideas to inspire your 2024 kick-off... Schedule Family Game Night. Board games are a great way to engage kids (and adults) of all ages. Screen-free, fun & funny. Click here to shop some of our [...]

14 Family Resolutions for 20242024-01-13T13:19:57+00:00

December Family FUN in Florida

Hello HOLIDAYS! Break out the tinsel and get festive this month at events throughout the Sunshine State... Broward Wonderland and the Rink at Las Olas Oceanside Park. Nov 13 - Jan 1, click here for info. Broward Center Holiday Spectacular. Dec 10, click here for info. South Florida Chanukah Festival at Hard Rock Live. [...]

December Family FUN in Florida2024-01-13T13:20:37+00:00

Thanksgiving Books

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and reflection. (And pumpkin pie, turkey and football). Enjoy these delightful holiday reads.… The First Thanksgiving by Kathryn Lynn Davis. A Thanksgiving book that teaches history and boosts fine motor skills when little readers peek at the pictures underneath the flaps. Recommended for infants. Dino-Thanksgiving by Lisa [...]

Thanksgiving Books2024-01-13T13:22:15+00:00

Thanksgiving Kindness Challenge

November is a wonderful time to connect with our munchkins. This year, we’re making giving back a FUN family affair! Recruit your family to participate in our five-part kindness challenge. Explore a different issue each week, get family volunteer ideas, discover organizations to support and start meaningful conversations. Download the PDFs below and explore [...]

Thanksgiving Kindness Challenge2024-01-13T13:22:29+00:00

November Family FUN in Florida

Temperatures are dropping the fun is heating up in the Sunshine State. November brings festivals, holidays & lots of opportunities for quality family time. Here are a few highlights of activities happening around the state... Broward Camelot Days at T.Y. Park. This annual event celebrates the medieval era with jousting tournaments, reenactments, and a [...]

November Family FUN in Florida2024-01-13T13:22:45+00:00

Happy National Literacy Month

September is National Literacy Month, which makes it the perfect time to get a library card, discover a new author, check out a new read or re-read an old favorite. Get a Library Card September is also Library Card Sign Up Month. Cards are available and free to any and all residents in the [...]

Happy National Literacy Month2024-01-13T13:24:05+00:00

September Book Picks

Fall is in the air and we're got great books on the brain. Grab a comfy blanket and dive into one of our favorite reads. Scroll below for books organized by age (infant through tween) and click here for our master list of book recommendations. INFANT BOOKS Reading with our [...]

September Book Picks2024-01-13T13:24:49+00:00

Back to School Shopping

Can you smell the pencils? Tis the season for back to school shopping! We've got you covered - backpacks, lunchboxes & all... BACKPACKS A great backpack is big enough to hold all your stuff, small enough to fit in cubbies, comfortable to wear and cute enough to prompt a smile [...]

Back to School Shopping2024-01-13T13:25:11+00:00

Back to School Book Picks

August is a great month to crack open a good book. Slip into the AC, grab a comfy blanket and dive into one of our favorite reads. Scroll below for books for your munchkin's age (infant through tween)... INFANT BOOKS Reading with our littlest munchkins is the first step in [...]

Back to School Book Picks2024-01-13T13:25:31+00:00