The world of Erin Hunter has actually been created by a collaboration of five authors -- Cherith Baldry, Kate Cary, Victoria Holmes, Gillian Philip, and Tui Sutherland -- and the result is impressive.  There are currently four complete Warriors series (with the first in a fifth series, Warriors: Dawn of the Clans: The Sun Trail coming March 5, 2013), five super editions, five field guides, and numerous manga books.  There are also two Seekers series and a Survivors series.  The exploits of these cats, bears, and dogs have completely captivated young readers with their themes of courage, hard work, loyalty, and inner strength.  Have you read them all?

You don’t expect to hear a cautionary story on bicycle safety during a library program highlighting career training opportunities in construction. However, with the days growing longer and the warmer temperatures, Byron McCain’s story about his son’s journey needs to be shared.

Walker McCain opted to not wear a helmet when biking with a friend. Less than a mile from home, his hat blew off and he applied the brakes instinctively reached backwards to catch it. Walker went over the handlebars and slid 50-75 feet, landing against a rock. He lost consciousness and among his injuries were a broken neck and extensive brain injuries.