Last Wednesday was my first Library Storytime of the new school year and of course I had a tech snafu. Still, in the end I had fun reading 2 wonderful books to lower elementary.
First was a brand new book written and illustrated by two Orthodox sisters back in May when everyone was in extreme lockdown. LET’S STAY HOME by Mushka and Bluma Lewis is a delightful rhyming story about a brother and sister trying to navigate their world — school on Zoom in their pajamas, everyone under foot and stressed (sound familiar?) — in the very strange reality of Covid-19. And yet they are thankful that they are safe, healthy, and able to communicate through the wonders of modern technology.
The second book was an old Rosh Hashanah favorite, but strangely appropriate for our times — THE WORLD’S BIRTHDAY by Barbara Diamond Goldin. Understanding that Rosh Hashanah celebrates, among other things, the world’s creation, a young boy wants to throw it a birthday party, complete with cake and candles. But how to invite the whole world? Why, bring the party (and the cake) outside, of course! Both books speak to our current challenges, but they suggest ways to enjoy daily and religious ritual through innovation and flexibility.
Thus, the Library may not be open physically, but through our new online catalog https://fisherlibrary.rmwebopac.com/, you can still check items out (including the two books I read to the kids). Also, for the most up-to-date information on the Library and virtual literary programs, check us out on our Facebook page — https://www.facebook.com/groups/FisherLibrary or on Twitter — https://twitter.com/FisherLibCOM.
SHANA TOVA!