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In time for Mother’s Day, the library has added some gems to its robust collection of children’s books. A few are brand new, and others have been award-winners in recent years.

A vending machine for books in now in operation at Harrison Elementary School

In the past decade, some books at the Denver Public Library have passed through thousands of hands and crossed tens of thousands of e-readers and audiobook listeners.

Discovering unique gifts and stocking fillers for young children, especially those that can be purchased at the last minute, may pose a challenge. However, finding a meaningful gift for a 1-year-old might be simpler than anticipated, as this age marks a time when the box itself can be more thrilling than the toy contained within.

On the 20th anniversary of “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!,” Willems reflects on his beleaguered bird, bad ideas, and being part of a community of picture-book authors in Western Massachusetts.

The unscientific fun list includes results from Blasco Library and the library branches and bookmobile from January through November.

On March 2, Read Across America Day, Garrison Commander, Col. Glenn Mellor and Garrison Sgt. Major Juan Jimenez read to children at the Family and Morale Welfare and Welfare Child