Star-Crossed Lovers: Romeo and Juliet Retellings
When I was in high school, my classmates and I all thought that Romeo and Juliet was terribly romantic. After all, you have this couple that falls so deeply in…
Author Spotlight: Karly West
When my boss told me about a book series where the author retells classic fairytales using a combination of her own handmade clay figures and a wicked sense of humor,…
Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 22)
Ann (Circulation) recommends: Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan CrandallCategory: Adult Fiction In the summer of 1963, nine-year-old Starla decides to run away. The unplanned daughter of teenage parents, Starla…
Chilling Tales for Sleepless Nights
Who says that you need to wait until October to bust out the horror stories? Not me! Today, I'd like to share with you a list of spooky or ghostly…
Free Play Activities: Fine Motor Skill
This Free Play Activity post focuses on fine motor skills. Fine motor skills are so important for young children. These activities are inexpensive and require items mostly found around the…
Storytime Round-up: March 23
Thank you to everyone that attended storytime this week! Here's a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime . This week's theme was colors! Books One Red Sock…
Read It Make It: Women’s History Month
March is Women's History Month and a great way to introduce Women's History Month to your child is with a book and an activity. Michelle's Garden written and illustrated by…
Alternate History and The Thrill of What Could Have Been
Alternate History is a pretty interesting genre. It's sort of like fantasy and science fiction, but also kind of it's own thing. Basically, the short and sweet definition is that…
Stay Organized with Bullet Journaling
I met up with my best friend for the first time in....gosh, months. For those of you who have to go without seeing family and friends, I don't have to…
Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 21)
Looking for something new to read? Why not see what our staff has been reading? We have five succulent suggestions for your reading enjoyment! From Administration to Circulation, Adult Services…
Swashbuckling Adventure Stories
There's nothing quite like a tale of adventure. Over the past few months, as COVID has forced us all to remain in doors and away from our friends and family,…
Storytime Round-up: March 16
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. Books Early One Morning by Mem Fox and Christine Davenier…
YA Book Bracket
March Madness is here and we're pitting some of the most widely read Young Adult fiction novels against each other - and you decide the winners! Starting March 16th, check…
Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 20)
Whether you're looking for a gritty mystery, a graphic novel, or a tale of mermaids, our staff picks have you covered! Looking for more? Check out our whole list of…
Deaf History Month
Did you know that American Sign Language has regional dialects and slang just like American English? How about the fact that Deaf individuals often use "name signs" for one another?…
Read It Make It: St. Patrick’s Day
Happy St. Patrick's Day! St. Patrick's Day calls for celebration and what better way to celebrate with your child, than to read a book and complete a craft. Jack and…
Irish movies you’ll love
In honor of St. Patrick's Day and Irish-American Heritage Month, here is a selection of Irish-themed movies in our collection that will make for a great movie night. In the…
Free Play Activities: Color Recognition
We are back with our 17th episode of Free Play Activities. The activities in this edition focus on Color Recognition. These activities use items mostly found around the house or…
What’s In a Name?
Back in December, I shared a reading challenge that I created for staff (and am now sharing with all of you!) Throughout the year, I'd like to include a list…
Storytime Round-Up: March 9
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week's theme is birds! Books Birds by Carme Lemniscates…
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A Little Irish History for St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, St. Patrick's Day, is right around the corner. It's a day where everybody can pretend to be Irish, for at least one day. We are treated to large…
Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 19)
Welcome to our latest round of staff picks! Sometimes, it's hard to find a good book. But, we've done all the hard work for you! The books listed here are…
Kinder Club – Scissor Skills
Welcome back to the Kinder Club blog! Each week we will focus on an early literacy concept and share fun activities and tips to help reinforce a variety of kindergarten…
Read It Make It: In The Kitchen
We are back in the kitchen and making Bear's Vegetable Soup. This picture book includes a simple vegetable soup recipe. Spring is around the corner, but it can still be…