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  1. Free Community Information Meeting for Prospective Foster Parents at Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek (Norfolk)

    UMFS will be hosting FREE Foster Parenting Information Sessions throughout communities in Tidewater in efforts to raise awareness about the critical need for foster parents in the Hampton Roads area. Our information session requires no commitment… we’ll provide more details […]

    July 21, 2025
  2. Kids’ Kindle Book: Ara The Star Engineer

    This is a STEM book and more! An inspiring, inclusive, whimsical way to learn about computers and technology from real-life trailblazers.

    September 20, 2021
  3. Kids’ Kindle Book: Just Us Kids, Shipwrecked

    Tyler Hartmann had made mistakes, but today was the worst so far. The ship he was on with his mom had been caught in a storm and slammed against some rocks. Soaked by the pouring rain and confused by the darkness, Tyler and the other children had jumped into a lifeboat. It was what they’d been taught by the captain their first day on the ship. But the adults had all gotten on a separate lifeboat.

    September 6, 2021
  4. Kids’ Kindle Book: Aiden McGee Gets A Case of The Actuallys

    Aiden has a case of "The Actuallys," and just can’t help but correct others on the most trivial of facts. One day, someone gives him a piece of advice that could change everything… will he listen to the advice or keep up old habits?

    August 31, 2021
  5. Kids’ Kindle Book: 50 Things To See On The Moon

    50 Things to See on the Moon is the latest addition to the extremely popular 50 Things to See with a Telescope series. Like the other books in the series, this edition features "telescope view" which shows exactly what you can expect to see through your telescope or binoculars.

    August 20, 2021
  6. Kids’ Kindle Book: All Different and Beautiful

    This is the story of Orion, a happy and loving young boy who befriends classmates despite their differences and struggles. He approaches all his new friends at school with an open mind and a positive attitude and encourages them to do the same. 

    August 13, 2021
  7. Kids’ Kindle Book: Bax and His Bubbles

    Bax and His Bubbles introduces children to a simple method for choosing which thoughts to keep and which to release. It is an inspirational resource for educators and families. Help your children navigate their thoughts and foster healthy thinking habits.

    August 12, 2021
  8. Kids’ Kindle Book: The New Kid

    Middle school can be tough! Especially when Alex’s best friend moves away and his dad loses his job. Things get even worse when a new boy moves in next door and a bully starts picking on him. Alex feels caught in the middle.

    August 9, 2021
  9. Kids Kindle Book: The Math Inspectors 1 – The Case Of The Claymore Diamond

    When the Claymore Diamond is stolen from Ravensburg’s finest jewelry store, Stanley Carusoe gets the bright idea that he and his friends should start a detective agency. Armed with curiosity and their love for math, Stanley, Charlotte, Gertie and Felix race around town in an attempt to solve the mystery.

    August 4, 2021
  10. Kids’ Kindle Book: A Silly Milly Birthday

    Silly Milly is back to share her willy-nilly birthday fun! She has a very special birthday party planned and she can’t wait to celebrate with all her furry puppy friends. From meat treats, to games, to singing, and party favors – Milly’s shindig is pawsitively awesome!

    August 3, 2021
  11. Kids’ Kindle Book: A Little SPOT of Organization

    A Little SPOT of Organization is a story about a little SPOT who is an expert organizer and shows two children how to not only organize their room, but their time, and their thoughts, too!

    July 2, 2021
  12. Kids’ Kindle Book: Butterball goes to the Beach

    This story picture book is about a curious fun-loving poodle, called Butterball, who can’t wait to go to the beach.

    June 24, 2021
  13. Kids’ Kindle Book: A Little Spot of Patience

    Is it possible to actually enjoy WAITING? This little SPOT of Patience will show you how! From waiting in line to waiting for glue to dry on your art project, you will see so many situations where you can actually learn how to make waiting FUN!

    June 21, 2021
  14. Kids’ Kindle Book: Goodnight, Campsite

    Children love books, almost as much as they love camping! “Goodnight, Campsite,” is the perfect place for young readers to start a great outdoor adventure and discover camping options along the way – options from tents to various recreational vehicles (RVs).

    June 10, 2021
  15. Kids’ Kindle Book: Never Let A Dinosaur Scribble!

    This story is about a little boy who keeps hearing, "Never let a dinosaur scribble!" He wonders what would happen if he just gave him one crayon to scribble with, and realizes that the dinosaur had other ideas in mind!

    May 12, 2021
  16. Kids Kindle Book: Summer of the Woods (The Virginia Mysteries Book 1)

    Do you remember your first real adventure? When summer was filled with magic and anything seemed possible?

    May 10, 2021
  17. Kids’ Kindle Book: Scavenger Scout – Rock Hound

    Scavenger Scout is not an ordinary seven-year-old. She’s a rock hound! Hunting for rocks is her passion and she loves to show and tell.

    April 21, 2021
  18. Kids’ Kindle Book: Blank Space

    Blank Space: A story about reading for 7-10 year old reluctant readers. When teacher Miss Gonzalez asks her class to write about their favorite part of any book, one student answers honestly: The blank space!

    April 8, 2021
  19. Kids’ Kindle Book – The Flight of the Griffin

    As the balance between Order and Chaos shifts, the Kingdom of Freya falls ever deeper into the clutches of dark forces. Pardigan has had enough. He’s breaking into the home of one of Freya’s richest merchants, and he’s doing it while there’s still hope.

    March 29, 2021
  20. Kids’ Kindle Book: I Belong (Mindful Mantras)

    After reading this book your young child will realize that people are more alike than different and that everyone belongs, no matter where they are or what differences they might have.

    March 24, 2021
  21. Kids’ Kindle Book: The Boy Who Painted The World

    Indigo is a boy with a dream. He spends his mornings in a refrigerator box, his afternoons shoveling snow, and his nights in the basement of a homeless shelter. But during every free moment, he draws and dreams of becoming a famous artist.

    March 1, 2021
  22. Kids’ Kindle Book: Relay

    Dad lost his keys again, and it seems that a team of minuscule machines is behind it this time.

    February 8, 2021
  23. Kids’ Kindle Book: You Taught Me Love

    “‘I love you, Sweet Pea,’ Mama said to her child. ‘And I love you too!’ The girl winked as she smiled. ‘How much?’ teased her mom, sensing what was in store. A new game began about who loved who more…”

    January 29, 2021
  24. Kids’ Kindle Books: Reading Eggs Books

    Learn to Read with Reading Eggs books for kids!

    January 21, 2021
  25. Kids’ Kindle Book: I’ll Follow the Moon

    On a quiet moonlit beach, a baby green sea turtle stirs from a dream of home. Slowly, slowly with a tap, crick, crack, the baby turtle embarks upon a mysterious nighttime journey.

    January 15, 2021