Library Online Resources

Pop Culture »

Explore Thanksgiving in pop culture through the Pop Culture Universe database. Read about the holiday’s connection to major sporting events, parades, and other unique traditions.

Science Online »

Read interesting facts about the turkey, cranberries, and pumpkins in Science Online. Learn interesting details like, the cranberry is part of the same family as the wintergreen and blueberry.

World Book »

Read a brief history of Thanksgiving and the Plymouth Colony in the World Book Advanced online encyclopedia.

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Shop OCLS

Just in Time for the Holidays!

Shop for books, music, DVDs, games, and more for your friends and family! Give a gift back to OCLS. A percentage of the proceeds from your purchases will come back to your library. Shop through the catalog or go directly to Shop OCLS to browse.

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Kids & Teens

Library Online Resources

Junior Edition »

Read up on Thanksgiving. Be sure to check out the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and of course, Thanksgiving recipes and menus.

World Book Kids »

This great online database offers information about Turkey Day just for kids! Learn about historic figures such as William Bradford or Massasoit, the Chief of the Wampanoag Indians.

Library Materials

Craft Books for Turkey Day »

Get gravy with it, try your hand at these fun crafts! While you are at it, check other holiday craft books!

Recipe Books »

Gobble, gobble, yum, yum! Enjoy these great recipe books and cook up something delicious.

Thanksgiving Stories »

Don't be a turkey! Read these great books. Check out fiction, non-fiction, or videos about this historic American holiday.

Web Sites

Crayola Creativity Center »

Color a feast with the coloring pages, and then link it on Facebook! You can also draw yourself as a Pilgrim, or create your very own Thanksgiving photo frame.

Thanksgiving Day Parade on
Parade »

Learn all about Macy's famous parade. Then, create your own parade or play the balloon matching game!

The First Thanksgiving Student Activities for Grades PreK-12 »

Take your students on a Voyage on the Mayflower or learn about Thanksgiving Feasts throughout the ages.

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Library Materials

Cookbooks and Recipes »

Browse our collection of Thanksgiving cookbooks for plenty of recipes and suggestions for turkey, main dishes, or sides.

Pilgrims of New Plymouth Colony »

Read about the members of the Plymouth Colony and their life in the New World.

Thanksgiving DVDs »

Enjoy a holiday classic or try something new. Browse these DVDs for ideas.

Thanksgiving Fiction »

Find a novel or story for the holiday season. A Thanksgiving tale might include more than turkey and pilgrims.

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Web Sites

Butterball: Picture-Perfect Turkey »

This is a really simple, step-by-step guide to preparing a turkey. Butterball provides instructions for how long to roast, thawing, and stuffing.

Facts for Features »

Interesting statistics collected by the United States Census Bureau about turkey and holiday consumption. Released and updated annually.

History of Thanksgiving »

Discover what the first Thanksgiving was really like with a visit to The History Channel’s Web site. Learn about the origins of the holiday, 15 things you didn’t know about Thanksgiving, and how football became a part of the festivities.

Let's Talk Turkey »

Check out this consumer fact sheet from the USDA on safely roasting a turkey. It also describes safe handling before and after the turkey is cooked.

Thanksgiving at The Food Network »

Browse recipes for main dishes, side dishes, and more. Choose from several complete Thanksgiving menus, including both classic and quick and easy options.

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Mobile

All Reciples.com: Dinner Spinner

Use this iPhone and iPod Touch app to find recipe and drink ideas from AllRecipes.com. Try the spinner feature for a random menu selection if you are unsure where to start.
iTunes | Web site

Epicurious Recipes
and Shopping List

Use your iPhone or iPod with this free app from Epicurious to find recipes and plan your holiday menu.
iTunes | Web site

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Social

Post Punk Kitchen Blog »

The PPK started as a public access show for vegan and vegetarian cooking. Check out their Thanksgiving category for some tasty menu ideas.

Serious Eats »

Read the latest posts at Serious Eats about Thanksgiving. Follow food culture, trends, and find unique recipes.

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