Mona Gilbert

Children's Librarian


Posts by Mona Gilbert

  • Spitzer Image of Star Factory W51 - The star-forming nebula W51 is one of the largest "star factories" in the Milky Way galaxy.

    21st Century Kids: Look Among the Stars

    Stars have always fascinated mankind. They are included in songs, children’s rhymes, poems, and stories. Stars have always mystified us, but their story has been unfolding throughout the ages. Here…

  • Young girl building an electronic device

    21st Century Kids: Inventors & Innovators

    What sparks inventors to create? One can say the ability for inventive thinking is not out of reach. Innovation flourishes when an individual possesses strong problem-solving skills, an active…

  • Young person in time travel adventure

    21st Century Kids: Travel Through Time

    The fantasy of manipulating time is a theme in many books for kids. It would be amazing to travel back in time and make different decisions that impact the future. This time travel journey is possible…

  • Young girl reading under a warm blanket

    21st Century Kids: Enjoy Winter Reads

    The winter season can be challenging to endure. For some, extreme weather conditions prevent daily outside activities, and time inside the house is increased. For me, winter is a time to seek warmth…

  • Young girl excited with her ideas

    21st Century Kids: Telling Stories

    Stories are born from ideas, experiences, observations, and the imagination. Even true stories have their origins. In the 21st century, would-be storytellers can share their stories in many different…

  • A child magician making a stuff bunny disappear

    21st Century Kids: Making Magic

    Magicians make the impossible possible; however, their illusions require extensive practice and skill. The magician’s secret is creating illusions that fool the human eye. This type of “magic,”…

  • Young person with her headphones and singing into her hair bursh.

    21st Century Kids: Feel the Beat

    The topic of “music” is very broad, as it covers a wide range of styles, instruments, platforms, and usage. Kids interact with music every day. For example, music enhances other mediums such as films…