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Sometimes, even adults have trouble finding ways to make things better for themselves and others.  Children may need guidance in order to help them find ways to see themselves empowered to do good, especially during these days of isolation.

Here is a New York Times article from September 20th entitled 8 Picture Books About Ordinary Kids’ Everyday Activism.  The subtitle:  From making soup to creating a butterfly garden, everyone can do something.

Check out these picture books for inspiration for your child — and yourself!

Just in case you have not heard it often enough, Election Day is November 3rd. Every registered voter counts!  Let us offer two sites to help you register, if you aren’t already registered, and how to vote by mail, drop off ballot, or in-person.

Visit How to Vote in New Jersey: Election 202: Better Know a Ballot.  This site was collated by TV’s Stephen Colbert’s staff.  Fun site and informative!  Of course, still confused about voting?  See this NY Times article by the same name.

You can also find information on the NJ Portal Information Portal

• Deadline to register to vote in NJ is October 13th – online or county application request available;
• How to vote by mail.  If you will be using the USPO, they recommend mailing your ballot no later than October 27th;
• Secure drop box locations,
• And more information so that you can be ready for this year’s election!

For many parents (and their children), whether the are back to school on a modified plan or doing a fully remote-learning schedule, an educational professional recommends the following advice for embracing this new school year.  Thank you, The New York Times for your article, Keeping a Love for School Alive.

• Create a welcoming at-home learning environment with clear boundaries
• Figure out what they hate, and why they hate it
• Don’t catastrophize about the “what-if’s” about your child’s education

From Mr. Christian, our BCLS Branch Manager and Library Director

• Properly worn mask (that means covering mouth AND nose) at all times and temperature check upon entry
• Only 12 customers allowed in at any one time
• You will now be able to pick up your holds here at Riverton (though you can still do curbside at Cinnaminson if you prefer)
• We cannot accept returns at the desk.  All items being returned must still go through the book drop.
• While we are open to browsing and computer use (including copying and faxing) we are not yet open for notary services
• We are not open for meetings, programs, or as a study/work area