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Monthly Archives: May 2021

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All for One and One for All: Three Musketeers Retellings

All for One and One for All: Three Musketeers Retellings

  • Post published:May 28, 2021
  • Post author:Erin

I read The Three Musketeers with my grandpa back in January, and we had a great time. Even though it was a really long book (we both prefer books in…

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A Single Man in Possession of a Good Fortune: Pride and Prejudice Retellings

A Single Man in Possession of a Good Fortune: Pride and Prejudice Retellings

  • Post published:May 26, 2021
  • Post author:Erin

I was an English major in college, and if there was one book that was more popular than all the others, one title that most of the English majors absolutely…

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Relaxing Reading with Laid-Back Camp

Relaxing Reading with Laid-Back Camp

  • Post published:May 24, 2021
  • Post author:Erin

We're all stressed right now. I'm stressed, you're stressed, the people behind us in traffic are stressed... So when it comes to reading, I sometimes just really want something uplifting…

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My Magical Manga Boyfriend

My Magical Manga Boyfriend

  • Post published:May 21, 2021
  • Post author:Erin

If you read enough manga (like I do), eventually you'll come across a series that involves a human woman or girl in a relationship with some sort of mythical being.…

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Container Gardening: Beautiful Gardens in Small Spaces

Container Gardening: Beautiful Gardens in Small Spaces

  • Post published:May 20, 2021
  • Post author:Erin

Spring is here, summer is fast approaching, and it's time to get out into the garden! Whether you have a house with a huge, sprawling yard or a tiny apartment…

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Free Play Activities: Scavenger Hunts

Free Play Activities: Scavenger Hunts

  • Post published:May 14, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

Children are curious by nature, so they love looking for things. A perfect free play activity to entertain your child is a simple scavenger hunt. Scavenger hunts are educational and…

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Read It Make It: In The Kitchen

Read It Make It: In The Kitchen

  • Post published:May 14, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

It is always fun to try a variety of foods. It is never too early to introduce new meal to your child. Even better, get them in the kitchen and…

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How to Write Horror

How to Write Horror

  • Post published:May 14, 2021
  • Post author:Erin

There's nothing like a good horror story to really chill your blood. But, these tales don't just crawl out of the primordial ooze fully formed. No, they have to be…

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Reading Beyond the Raven: A Poe Sampler

Reading Beyond the Raven: A Poe Sampler

  • Post published:May 12, 2021
  • Post author:Erin

It should come as no surprise to readers here that I'm a bit of a horror fan. Whether it's scary short stories, Christmas ghost stories, Frankenstein picture books, or fictional…

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Storytime Round-Up: May 11

Storytime Round-Up: May 11

  • Post published:May 11, 2021
  • Post author:Natalie Bota

Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. Books If you enjoyed these stories, you might also like…

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Movies about All Sides of Motherhood

Movies about All Sides of Motherhood

  • Post published:May 7, 2021
  • Post author:Carla Schober, Victoria Vogel

In honor of Mother's Day weekend, here is a selection of movies that run the gamut...from the darker side of motherhood, to the humor in motherhood, to the part that…

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Reflection | Kent State University | May 4, 1970

Reflection | Kent State University | May 4, 1970

  • Post published:May 4, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S.

May 4th is known internationally as Star Wars Day, but it is also the Anniversary (51st) of a historical event much closer to home. On May 4, 1970, members of the Ohio…

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Storytime Round-Up: May 4

Storytime Round-Up: May 4

  • Post published:May 4, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S., Ms. Jamie, Natalie Bota, Rebecca Shook

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 Mother's Day! Books My Mom by…

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One (or Five) for the Books

One (or Five) for the Books

  • Post published:May 4, 2021
  • Post author:Erin

I love books. I've loved books ever since I was a little kid, even before I could read them. The fact that you can pick up this block of wood-pulp…

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Kinder Club – See You Later, Alligator

Kinder Club – See You Later, Alligator

  • Post published:May 3, 2021
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie

Congratulations! You made it to our final post for Kinder Club. Mrs. K. and I really enjoyed spending the year sharing stories and activities to help prepare you for Kindergarten…

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Read It Make It: Random Acts of Kindness

Read It Make It: Random Acts of Kindness

  • Post published:May 2, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

It is always the right time to talk to your kids about Random Acts of Kindness. Random Acts of Kindness promote emotional well being, connections with other, empathy and compassion.…

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