The Caldecott Medal for the most distingushed American picture book for children goes to
In this wordless retelling of an Aesop fable, an adventuresome mouse proves that even small creatures are capable of great deeds when he rescues the King of the Jungle.
Caldecott Honors
All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon
(coming soon to the library)
Following a circle of family and friends through the course of a day from morning till night, this book affirms the importance of all things great and small in our world, from the tiniest shell on the beach, to warm family connections, to the widest sunset sky. Click
here for book trailor.
Red Sings From Treetops: A Year in Colors by Joyce Sidman (coming soon to the library)
Color comes to life in this whimsical, vibrant book. Pink hides, Green floats, Yellow and Purple hold hands, and Red . . . well, you'll just have to see. Follow the white pup as he explores the sight, smells, and sounds of color within each season.
The Newbery Medal for most outstanding contribution to children's literature goes to
As her mother prepares to be a contestant on the 1980s television game show, "The $20,000 Pyramid," a twelve-year-old New York City girl tries to make sense of a series of mysterious notes received from an anonymous source that seems to defy the laws of time and space.
Newbery Honors
Based on extensive interviews with Claudette Colvin and many others, Phillip Hoose presents the first in-depth account of an important yet largely unknown civil rights figure, skillfully weaving her dramatic story into the fabric of the historic Montgomery bus boycott and court case that would change the course of American history.
In central Texas in 1899, eleven-year-old Callie Vee Tate is instructed to be a lady by her mother, learns about love from the older three of her six brothers, and studies the natural world with her grandfather, the latter of which leads to an important discovery.
Minli, an adventurous girl from a poor village, buys a magical goldfish, and then joins a dragon who cannot fly on a quest to find the Old Man of the Moon in hopes of bringing life to Fruitless Mountain and freshness to Jade River.
The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg by Rodman Philbrick
(coming soon to the library)
A rip-roaring tale that follows Homer Figg as he sets off to find his brother in the thick of the Civil War.
Celebrate National African American History Month by reading The Watsons Go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis. Then join Ms. Judy for a book discussion and related craft activities.
It's Puppy Love. Join us for a story, craft and activities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Land O Lakes Library.
Make a special Valentine for that someone special.
Hey kids, try your skills in Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh trading card tournaments or play one of the many board games with your friends. Refreshments provided. 
Families join us for a G or PG movie with free popcorn and a drink.
Join this high flying workshop. Learn to fold paper into awesome airplanes.
BRRRRR! Warm up at your library with some cool crafts.
New River Library
Old Yeller by Fred Gipson is the book of the month. Join Ms. Judy for book discussion, crafts and activities. 
Join us for an afternoon of fun and games. Hear a story, make crafts and play some games.
Why throw it out when you can reuse it? Find out some cool things you can make with the stuff you would normally throw away. Toilet paper and paper towel rolls, old record albums, baby food jars, old calendar pages... all of these items can be used to create wonderful keepsake.
Calling all tweens and teens. Join us for Guitar Hero, Wii Sports Resorts, DDR, and much more! Refreshments will be served. 
