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Children’s Book Blog: February 2026

National Library Lovers' Month

February isn’t just a month for chocolate hearts and valentines – it’s for libraries, too!

National Library Lovers’ Month is celebrated throughout February, a time dedicated to showing appreciation for libraries, librarians, library patrons and books.  Libraries provide vital community resources, going beyond just borrowing books to include digital access, educational programs, and community gathering spaces. 

We’re recommending books that highlight the wonder of libraries and the characters (just like you!) who can’t resist their charm.

Bats at the Library by Brian Lies

Libraries are for everyone – even nocturnal patrons! 

When a window is left open, the bats seize the opportunity to enjoy all the the library has to offer. 

Bats are a really misunderstood creature – often feared unnecessarily. I love that this book showcases them in a playful (and well-read) light.   

Joanna and Connor enjoyed the rhyming text and detailed illustrations – searching for all the fun things the bats were up to in the library. 

The Loud Librarian by Jenna Beatrice and Erika Lynne Jones

This joyful story reminds readers that libraries are places for curiosity, creativity, and being yourself. Penelope, our empowered and loud main character, doesn’t need to sacrifice who she is to solve her problem. 

Think libraries are too quiet? Think, again! Libraries have evolved over the years. There’s a lot less “shhhh!”. Sure, there’s still quiet spaces but Town Hall Library has spaces to be loud, too.  

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce

Quoting Adam Kampe of the National Endowment for the Arts: “The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore is something of a publishing miracle. What began as a book evolved into an animated short film (that won an Oscar in 2012, mind you), then morphed into a state-of-the-art app, and only then, after all that complicated technical magic, did the original concept—the book—enter the world as a physical object.” 

With a journey like that, you know this book is, as the cover implies, FANTASTIC. 

The Not So Quiet Library by Zachariah Ohora

The Not So Quiet Library is a crowd pleaser. It’s bursting with color and humor – perfect for all ages. 

The monster making noise in the library has 5 heads – each with their own personalities and funny commentary.  

Everyone, even monsters, can enjoy reading. 

 

A Library Book for Bear by Bonny Becker and Kady MacDonald Denton

In A Library Book for Bear, a determined mouse works hard to convince a ‘stuck in his ways’ bear to become a library user. 

This story might be familiar to you! Some of the most important people in my life are still reluctant to use library systems (gasp!). So, this one is for all the library lovers diligently working to introduce more folks to the wonder of libraries! 

 

A note on this blog: Michelle Milford is the Office & Marketing Manager at Town Hall Library.  She has two young children – Joanna (7) and Connor (5).  All three have a deep love of books and voracious appetites for reading.  Here they’ll share their monthly book recommendations.