Health Highlights: Diabetes Resources
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Probably you, a friend, or a family member have had to deal with Diabetes. This month is a good reminder that the library can assist…
Nostalgia Showcase Presents: Nelvana
When I was a kid in the early 2000s, nothing was more exciting during a rainy day than indoor recess. Teachers came prepared to entertain their students for the following…
Artist Spotlight: Roz Chast
One of my all-time favorite cartoonists has to be Roz Chast. Her art style is so unusual, so full of character and charm that I find myself smiling as soon…
Cat’s Picks! Native American Heritage Month
November is "Native American Heritage Month"! This month is a celebration and acknowledgement of Native American heritage, history and culture throughout time and across North America. For this article, I've…
10 Cute Picture Books that I’ve Read This Year
Let's get this out of the way first...I'm an adult who reads a lot of picture books. I genuinely enjoy stories that are told through a combination of words and…
The Health Fair and Arthritis Resources
The Annual Library Health Fair is coming up on Saturday, November 8, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Stop by for vision, hearing, cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, and stroke risk screenings.…
Healthy Sleep Habits
November 8 is WPPL's annual Health Fair. The library features a wide selection of materials touching upon health and wellness topics, this includes books, ebooks, and audiobooks -- all of…
Cat’s Picks! Cookbooks for Young Chefs
I don't know about you, but reading these Health Fair blogs makes me hungry! What's a better time than now to try some new recipes out? Thankfully, WPPL has a…
Artificial Intelligence — Real vs. Fake Images
AI can create some seriously realistic looking images. Sometimes it's hard to determine fact from fiction! From photos of celebrities that have already passed away to animals appearing out of…
Medium Monday: Digital Art
What is Digital Art? Digital art is an image that is created using a digital device like a computer, phone, or tablet. All the other media in this blog series…
Laugh! It’s Good for You!
Laughter, the universal language Robert Provine, who studies laughter (also called Gelotology), said: "Laughter is a mechanism everyone has; laughter is part of universal human vocabulary. There are thousands of languages,…
Environmental Eats: Earth-Friendly Cooking
Below are a collection of books full of delicious recipes and helpful tips & tricks to empower every one of us to be more sustainable and earth-friendly in our cooking and eating habits. Let's get to it - bon appetit!