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Describes unusual mobile libraries found around the world.

Every Tuesday Lola and her mother visit their local library to return and check out books, attend story readings, and share a special treat.

Traces the history of libraries from the clay-tablet collections of Mesopotamia to the electronic libraries of the twenty-first century.

"School libraries are the hub for learning, community, and creating. Full-color photos and kid-friendly text highlight all the things a library can be"-- Provided by publisher.

"Meet Clarisse!  She's a clever cat who loves books. She may not understand the dark, squiggly lines, but she can't get enough of the pictures. One day she stumbles upon a magical building where people walk in empty-handed and come out with an armload of books. She has to find a way inside!" -- Book jacket.

Many of us have vivid recollections of childhood visits to the public library: the unmistakable, slightly musty scent, the excitement of checking out a stack of newly-discovered books. Today's libraries also function as de facto community centers, and offer free access to the Internet, job-hunting assistance, or a warm place to take shelter. Over the last eighteen years, photographer Robert Dawson has traveled the nation, documenting hundreds of these...

Two girls spend an adventurous night trapped inside the public library during a terrible blizzard.

"Pinkalicious reads in bed, at the table, and even while she is walking. When Pinkalicious can't find any new books to read at the library, what does she do?"-- Provided by publisher.

A child brings a dragon to the library and learns a valuable lesson--libraries and dragons do not mix.

"The Sesame Street gang goes to the library and invites readers along to discover how libraries play an important role in communities. Readers learn how to sign up for their own library cards too!"-- Provided by publisher.