Think library programs are just fun ways to spend some time?  Learn how staff put "broccoli in the brownies" when they plan programs.  Plus, this week's Book Clues!  If you think you know the book, email [email protected] with your guesses!

Hear more about research happening on "Summer Slide," our new segment Book Clues, and what staff are listening to and reading!

Resources:

Brookings: Summer Learning Loss -- what is it and what can we do about it?

EducationNext: Is Summer Learning Loss Real?

EducationNext: Another Modern Test Shows Slower Growth...

Phi Delta Kappan: Rethinking the summer slide: the more you gain, the more you lose

You for Youth: Research in the Field

Music:

Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com

Everyday Hero; storyblocks.com

Find out some great new reads as PJ and Bonnie discuss what they've been reading lately -- and whether you should, too.  Next month is a group read for Lit Chat, so join us in discussing The Mistress of the Ritz by Melanie Benjamin in July.

Atascocita Branch Library's Lit Chat was originally Lunch 'n' Lit, the monthly book club for adults.  There are still months when the group selects a book to read together, but now months where you share what you've been reading lately.  Let us know if you've read one of the titles talked about here or something you think we all should read!

You have your Advanced Copy to what's going on at the Atascocita Branch -- and the library is open!  We're wrapping our Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage celebration and ready to launch into Tails and Tales - our Summer Reading Program! Plus our new game - Book Clues!

Music:

Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com

Lucky One by Caffeine Creek Band; Pixabay.com

It is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month, and we have programs to help you explore or reconnect with Asian American and Pacific Islander culture.  Asian/Pacific encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.   We don't cover it all, but we will explore online resources and some great reads by Asian American authors.

Resources:

https://asianpacificheritage.gov/

asiasociety.org/Texas

Books:

The Rose Code

Emergency Contact

Something In Between

Everything, Everything

Warcross

Music:

Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com

Lit Chat is moving from video format to audio!  Find out some great new reads as PJ and Bonnie discuss what they've been reading lately -- and whether you should, too.

Atascocita Branch Library's Lit Chat was originally Lunch 'n' Lit, the monthly book club for adults.  There are still months when the group selects a book to read together, but now months where you share what you've been reading lately.  Let us know if you've read one of the titles talked about here or something you think we all should read!

Visit with the first branch manager and the President of Friends of Atascocita Library as they share memories of the library's early years.  There's news about our celebration and upcoming programs!

Music:

Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com

Sky Pop by JuliusH; Pixabay.com

Manage your information by learning the difference between misinformation and disinformation.  Plus, Earth Day Celebrations, more great programs highlighted, book recommendations, and the approaching 25th Anniversary week!

Music:

Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com

Happy Go Lucky Day by Caffeine Creek Band; Pixabay.com

Sunday Groove by Michael Kobrin; Pixabay.com

It's time to "Ask an Opera Singer!"  Also learn about a new program coming to Atascocita Library online - Anime JAM!    This is your Advanced Copy.

Music:

Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com

Happy Go Lucky Day by Caffeine Creek Band; Pixabay.com

Time by Ashutosh; Pixabay.com

March is here!  Some great programs and great reads are on your way.  Don't miss out on information about fossil washing in a conversation with Daniel and Marrisa.  Also, Christine tells us how there's more to those craft kits than cute works of art.    This is your Advanced Copy!

Music:

Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com

Sky Pop Music by JuliusH; Pixabay.com

Fusion Guitar by AudioMechanicaMusic; Pixabay.com