Looking for something different to do with the kids? How about trying some cooking! The library has a great selection of cookbooks geared towards children and families. Some of them include easy recipes kids can follow all on their own (like Super Simple Dinners) while others are meant to get the whole family involved.

 Nearly 20,000 preschoolers voted for the 2011 Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award, and "Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes" by Eric Litwin was the runaway winner with 8,297 votes. Rolling Hills children's services assistant Patti Swartz says the book will become an instant favorite with preschool age children. 

Check out our newest children's service: TumbleBooks-- Digital books for children! Listen to the books being read outloud, play interactive games and other activities to boost literacy skills.

There is no special software to download-- you and your child can read and listen to the book right on your computer. Hundreds of picture books and some chapter books are now available, with more being added regularly. Access the service by clicking on the link above, or by clicking on the Tumblebooks link on the left-hand side of the children's page.