Frank Carlson Library

It's Purim! Join Grover and his buddies as they celebrate the holiday, baking hamantaschen, dressing up in costumes, listening to the story of Queen Esther, and making noise with groggers as Haman's name is read.

Emily and Sophie age 9, and Jack age 8, are at Blackthorn Stables, getting ready for the St. Patrick's Day parade. As they are riding their ponies back to the stables, they stumble upon an ancient silver brooch, rumoured to be from the legendary Silver Serpent Schooner. This Spanish ship, laden with gold and treasure, is said to have met its watery grave centuries ago in the mysterious depths of Blackthorn Bay, Galway. But disaster strikes when under...

George celebrates Ramadan with his friend Kareem. "A groundbreaking new book that also tries to span the cultural chasm for a new generation." -The New Yorker George helps Kareem with his first fast and joins in the evening celebration of tasting treats and enjoying a special meal. Then George helps make gift baskets to donate to the needy, and watches for the crescent moon with the man in the yellow hat. Finally, George joins in the Eid festivities...

Ramadan is almost over, and the Rahim family is getting ready for Eid al Fitr. Yusuf and Yusra are both excited. But when their charity goes missing, it's up to them to find out what happened before time runs out! Through faith and friendship, “Yusuf and Yusra’s Happy Dilemma” is the perfect holiday read to let Muslim children know how to celebrate and appreciate Eid al Fitr.

Wesak is about celebrating Buddha. It is a Buddhist holiday. People clean and decorate temples for the celebration. Then, they honor Buddha at temples by making offerings and reciting holy texts. People also do good deeds during Wesak. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.