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Resources for ADHD Support

Resources for ADHD Support

  • Post published: October 30, 2023
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a very treatable condition that affects 366 million adults (according to the Journal of Global Health). It is a treatable and manageable condition with the…

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Monstrous Musicals: Ghoulish Tunes for Halloween

Monstrous Musicals: Ghoulish Tunes for Halloween

  • Post published: October 24, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

I'm a huge fan of musicals, ever since as a high school freshman, I was forced assigned to present on the musical The Phantom of the Opera (complete with performing…

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Great Graphic Novels You’ll Want to Read Right Now!

Great Graphic Novels You’ll Want to Read Right Now!

  • Post published: October 20, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

I'm a sucker for books with pictures--always have been, always will be. And that's one of the reasons that I love graphic novels. Because not only do they have pictures,…

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Age Is Just a Number … But What Do Those Categories Mean?

Age Is Just a Number … But What Do Those Categories Mean?

  • Post published: October 16, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

I have always been known for reading outside of my age group. When I was little, I loved to pick up books that challenged me, reading titles that were meant…

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Fun with Artificial Intelligence!

Fun with Artificial Intelligence!

  • Post published: October 13, 2023
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly invading our lives. That may seem scary, but it's also exciting! The potential of AI to improve our everyday tasks is boundless. You may already be…

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The Beast and the Bethany: A Deliciously Devious Series

The Beast and the Bethany: A Deliciously Devious Series

  • Post published: October 11, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

The beast has the finest house in the land.It's so tall and long and terribly grand.Even the Queen, with her palace so wide,Couldn't compete with the beast if she tried.The…

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Zombies on Your Bookshelf? It May Be More Likely Than You Think

Zombies on Your Bookshelf? It May Be More Likely Than You Think

  • Post published: October 10, 2023
  • Post author:Jessica M.

How Can a Book Be Undead? I'll be honest: I've never liked zombies. They're scary. They're gross. They bear the faces of humans—people who once laughed, and dreamed, and fell…

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How to Make Good With AI

How to Make Good With AI

  • Post published: October 9, 2023
  • Post author:Bonnie Laessig

How can we be sure that AI works in our best interests?  Across the globe, scientists, developers and programmers in the field of Artificial Intelligence are working together to analyze…

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Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Don Bluth Studios

Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Don Bluth Studios

  • Post published: October 6, 2023
  • Post author:Cat B.

Welcome to the article that started the Nostalgic Showcase Presents series!

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Four Books About Love For Readers Who Love Books

Four Books About Love For Readers Who Love Books

  • Post published: October 5, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

Romance readers, by definition, must also love books. So, what's a better than a romance novel with a bookish theme? The titles we're sharing today are all about love, books,…

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No Bones About It! Five Skull and Skeleton Books

No Bones About It! Five Skull and Skeleton Books

  • Post published: October 2, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

I have a skull sitting on my desk at home. Not only does it look really cool, but it makes me feel like the writer of some sort of dark…

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Artificial Intelligence Resources on LinkedIn Learning

Artificial Intelligence Resources on LinkedIn Learning

  • Post published: October 2, 2023
  • Post author:Jenny N.

AI, or artificial intelligence, has gotten a lot of attention recently, but what is it? Amongst many other resources, Westlake Porter Public Library has lots of videos from LinkedIn Learning…

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Classic of the Month: The Kit Bag

Classic of the Month: The Kit Bag

  • Post published: October 1, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

This month's classic recommendation is going to be a little short. You see, the classic I'm recommending is also a little short, and I don't want to give too much…

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