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Mother's Day

Second Sunday of May

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If you are viewing this page from home, you will need your Orange County resident library card to access some of the resources.

Mother's Day YouTube Playlist

These selected videos are all about moms and Mother's Day. Enjoy!

Library Online Resources

General Reference Center Gold »

View this database and discover a gift for your mom. Do a search for crafts and try your hand at making your mother a special present.

LitFinder »

If the right words don't come easily, find the perfect poem or story for your mom in this database.

Morningstar Investment Research Center »

Use this database to obtain investment advice for your mom. Help your mom get financially savvy or take some of their online investment classes together.

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Kids & Teens

Library Online Resources

NoveList Plus »

If you want to find books for all ages on Mother's Day, then use this informative database to find your next favorite book! NoveList Plus also has great books for teens.

TumbleBooks »

Share a story with mom as you read along or listen to stories on TumbleBooks – eBooks for kids! Also, available en Español.

Library Materials

Kids Books »

Grab a book at the Library. Check out this list of titles with special books to share with your mom on her special day.

Websites

PBSkids Go!: Maya's Card Creator »

Add pictures, words, and fun messages to an eCard that you can send to your mother on her special day. Also, available en Español.

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Mobile

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aSleep Kids

For $.99 use this application and let your baby hear soothing lullabies.
iTunes | Website

Kick to Pick

For $.99 get this application and let your baby help choose their name. Place the phone on the baby bump and when the baby gives a big kick the name generator will stop. Or create your own shortlist of favorite baby names and your little bump can choose from your selections.
iTunes | Website

Scribble Lite

Enjoy this free application and entertain your child while on a long car ride. Toddlers can use their fingers to draw right on the screen.
iTunes | Website

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Library Materials

Books

Biographies »

Read personal reflections on motherhood. Discover the magic of ordinary days and the struggles of being a mother.

Mom Humor Books »

Laughter is the best medicine. Giggle your way through these funny stories about motherhood.

Motherhood »

Check out these advice books on being a mother. Find secrets to happy parenting.

Single Mothers »

Discover stories about single mothers, in addition to books with resources to help parent a child by yourself. Get answers to your most challenging questions from those with experience and expertise.

Working Mothers »

View these books and discover strategies and tips to help balance families and careers.

Videos

Moms in the Movies »

Get out the popcorn! Watch some of these stories about moms and their relationships with their children.

Prenatal/Postnatal Care »

Explore these exercise tips and workout techniques to use during and after pregnancy.

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Websites

101MothersDay.net »

Check out a poem for your mom or make her that special meal. Don't forget to send her an eCard.

The Holiday Spot: Mother's Day »

Enjoy stories, poems, fun facts, tributes, and quotes about moms.

Mother's Day »

Read about the history of Mother's Day and learn how to say "mother" in different languages.

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Social

BusyMom.net »

If you are a busy mom, take a coffee break and read these hilarious posts about dealing with teenagers, aging parents, and traffic tickets. Life happens!

Creative Mom Podcast »

Listen to a creative talk show filled with great discussions and inspiring music for moms, non-moms, and artists of all kinds.

Mother's Day Central: Blogs »

Find ideas, activities, and resources to help you make Mother's Day special.

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