Mona Gilbert

Children's Librarian


Posts by Mona Gilbert

  • A young woman reads a book while her dog lie beside her.

    21st Century Kids: Animal Allies

    Many times animals find themselves in the wrong situation and require rescue and a new forever home. Fortunately, volunteers and non-profit animal welfare organizations focus efforts to change the…

  • Young person dreaming big

    21st Century Kids: Dream Big

    Having dreams, wishes, and goals are human aspirations. After all, striving to improve one's lot in life is encouraged. Our dreams and hopes bolster our emotions when times are challenging; somewhere…

  • A close-up of a fashion drawing and color swatches

    21st Century Kids: Emerging Designers

    What are the qualifications to be a designer? One can argue, people possessing creativity, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to fail, all have the capacity to engage in the design process…

  • Family members making crafts with plastic and paper products

    21st Century Kids: Limit Plastic Use

    What was once seen as a remarkable new material, is now viewed, by many, as a menace to the environment. Although it’s evident that plastic, in modern times, is the go-to choice for many businesses…

  • Budding filmmakers

    21st Century Kids: In the Director's Chair

    “Read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read...if you don't read, you will never be a filmmaker.”—Werner Herzog When I was a child, only a lucky few were chosen to…

  • Young person taking a picture of two cute dogs.

    21st Century Kids: Behind the Camera Lens

    “Photography is about light, composition and, most importantly, emotion.”—Larry Wilder The use of cell phones and digital cameras make it easy to capture images and special moments with the click of a…

  • Happy kids working on a volcano experiment

    21st Century Kids: Dabble in Science

    “A scientist in his laboratory is not a mere technician: he is also a child confronting natural phenomena that impress him as though they were fairy tales.” —Marie Curie Science, as a topic, is very…

  • Family making crafts with online tutorial

    21st Century Kids: Giving DIY Gifts

    Handmade gifts will always hold a special place in a receiver's heart. Parents save everything their child has made, and friends treasure special handmade gifts. Therefore, shopping at a busy mall is…

  • Father and son harvesting their vegetables from their garden.

    21st Century Kids: Garden to Plate

    Fall is the time when thoughts turn to consuming pumpkin-spice baked goods and other delicious treats from the market or local farms. This is the season to feel the warmth emanating from kitchens…