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Inclusive Children’s Event Survey
The Pound Ridge Library is pleased to share this survey (link below) from Team Nikhil Foundation, a new non-profit organization serving children with multiple disabilities and medical complexities seeking to host inclusive events in Westchester County, NY.
Would you mind taking 2 minutes to complete this form so they can learn the type of events that are most important to you and your child?
Thank you!
Inclusive Children’s Event Westchester Community Survey (office.com)
NPR’s Books We Love
What is this thing?
Books We Love is NPR’s interactive reading guide. Mix and match tags such as Book Club Ideas, Biography & Memoir or Eye-Opening Reads to filter results and find the book that’s perfect for you or someone you love.
Best of 2023 lists
2023 National Book Awards Announced
The 2023 National Book Awards were announced.
Since 1950, the National Book Awards have awarded the best writing in America in five categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature.
For a list of the finalists, click here.
Mental Health & Addiction Resources for Parents
SUPE: Substance Use Prevention Education, a non-profit organization providing education and resources to prevent substance use is pleased to offer these resources to you.
- Parent’s Guide to Fentanyl: This comprehensive guide equips parents with valuable information, including tips, warning signs, and helpful videos/articles. It empowers parents to protect their children from the dangers of fentanyl and make informed decisions regarding substance use.
- Protecting Children From Online Drug Dealers: This resource provides essential tools to safeguard children, including the “Emoji code” to identify online drug dealing, insights into the dark web, and other online safety measures.
These resources are available in both English and Spanish.