Children's Holidays
Spring Holidays
A Day for Dad
Find out how Fathers Day began, and check out books featuring fun stories about dads.
CRRL Grow a Reader: Father's Day
Books featuring dads for both older and younger kids.
Flag Day History
Read about how the Continental Congress adopted a resolution to prepare a flag for our new republic in 1777.
Spring Holidays
CRRL Kids: Flag Day
A book list to support observances of June 14, Flag Day.
CRRL Kids: Juneteenth
Juneteenth, a yearly celebration of the end of slavery in the United States, can be explored in books for younger and older children.
The Summer Solstice
Take a moment to savor the summer delights and craft some new traditions while learning the legends of summer.
Spring Holidays
CRRL Kids: The Summer Solstice
This children's list includes books about activities and adventure in the summertime. Includes Spanish language titles.
Red, White, and Blue Music
Learn about good ole American Music just in time for the 4th of July.
The Declaration of Independence
Learn the history of the declaration set in place in 1776 by the Second Continental Congress.
Fall Holidays
CRRL Kids: Hardworking Reads
These non-fiction works, children's novels, and picture books can help explain the meaning behind Labor Day.
CRRL Kids: Grandparents Day
Stories that celebrate the special love between grandparents and grandchildren, perfect for Grandparents Day.
A Celebration of Scarecrows
Read fun stories and interesting facts about scarecrows and have a scarecrow party - perfect for harvest time.
Diwali: Festival of Lights
Diwali, or Dipawali, is Hinduism's biggest and most important holiday of the year.
Fall Holidays
CRRL Kids: Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur
These books have stories that tell about celebrations for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
CRRL Kids: Diwali, Festival of Lights
Learn more about Diwali, a Hindu celebration of Light, through these helpful books in the catalog.
Haunting Halloween History
October 31st: a night for spooks, shrieks, and overall thrills. Monsters, witches, ghosts, pumpkins - where did they all come from?
Fall Holidays
CRRL Kids: Halloween Fun
Get ready for some spooky good times! We found lots of games to play, stories to share, crafts and recipes beyond compare.
CRRL Kids: Dia de Muertos
The dead are beloved and remembered in Mexico, especially on November 1 and 2.
Fall Holidays
CRRL Kids: On the Homefront
These books help children understand wartime and what they can do at home to support their loved ones.
November 28 Is Red Planet Day
Red Planet Day commemorates the launch of the Spacecraft Mariner 4 on November 28, 1964, which sent us the first close-up photos of Mars.
Winter Holidays
CRRL Kids: Hanukkah! Light up the Night
Celebrate Hanukkah with stories, old and new!
Hanukkah: A Festival of Lights
Hanukkah, or Chanukah, begins on the 25th day of the Jewish calendar month of Kislev, at sundown.
The Real Twelve Days of Christmas
Learn about the tradition of the Epiphany or the Day of the Kings.
Winter Holidays
CRRL Kids: Celebrate Kwanzaa!
Celebrate Kwanzaa with great stories, crafts and food.
CRRL Kids: Christmas Around the World
Learn about Christmas celebrations around the world.
Nutcracker Sweets
Learn the origins of the Nutcracker ballet, and check out our Nutcracker Stories, Treats, and Crafts resource list.
Winter Holidays
CRRL Kids: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Materials about Martin Luther King, Jr. for grade school kids from our collection.
CRRL Kids: Groundhog Day
Will the groundhog see his shadow?
CRRL Kids: Chinese New Year
Learn more about the Chinese New Year, also known as The Spring Festival! 2020 is the Year of the Rat.
Happy Hibernations!
Slow, sleepy winter days find many animals curled up in their dens. Learn about hibernation through this cozy blog.
Winter Holidays
Getting to Know Abraham Lincoln
How much do you know about our 16th President?
CRRL Kids: Presidents Day
Includes titles about Presidents, as well as the job itself.
CRRL Kids: Valentine's Day
Celebrate Valentine's Day with these lovable titles!
A Sweet, Sweet Valentine
What's better than a store-bought valentine with your name on it?
Make a Valentine's Day Breakfast
Your family does a lot for you: helping with homework, cooking your meals, and taking you to fun places. Why not give them a treat?!
April Fool's Day
CRRL Kids: April Fools' Day
April Fool's a day devoted to triumphant tricks and tangles of tomfoolery.
Easter Parade
Easter Books
CRRL Kids: Easter Books
Arts and crafts, religious stories, and lovable characters enjoying Easter's bounty.
Passover
CRRL Kids: Passover
Passover or Pesach is a major Jewish holiday and one of the most widely celebrated Jewish holidays.
Spring Holidays
The Fourth Pillar of Islam: Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, calculated according to when the crescent moon is sighted.
CRRL Kids: Ramadan Books
Read about the ninth month of the Muslim year, during which strict fasting is observed from sunrise to sunset.
Spring Holidays
River Recovery - Everybody Can Help
Learn how you can help the Rappahannock River.
Help the Earth Every Day
How can you help the Earth? There are lots of ways to get involved in conservation whether you're a kid, teen, or adult.
CRRL Kids: Celebrate Earth Day
What is Earth Day? You'll find books about this holiday, along with craft ideas and more information about ecology.
Spring Holidays
The Story of Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, or the "5th of May" celebrates a victory by native Mexican soldiers over the French. Learn more!
CRRL Kids: Cinco de Mayo
Books about the holiday and some that have fun cultural activities. Also includes some websites with recipes and crafts.
Spring Holidays
Making a Marvelous Mother's Day
The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, and a certain Sunday is just ahead.
CRRL Kids: Mom and Me
Funny and heart-warming stories about moms and kids!
Spring Holidays
Memorial Day
Remember those who fought bravely for our country's freedom.
CRRL Kids: Memorial Day
Learn about the origins of Memorial Day and its customs.
