J Is My Favorite Color: An Introduction to Synesthesia
A is a pretty boring gray-tan. B is brown. C is where it gets good: the exact color of Crayola's "Macaroni and Cheese" crayon. My initials, J and M, are…
Share a Smile in Your Community with Dear Elders
Earlier this month, I wrote a blog post about one of my very favorite hobbies: letter writing. And today, I wanted to take that idea a step further and talk…
Let’s Learn about the Presidents!
In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, let's celebrate with some presidential trivia! Below, you'll find some interesting presidential facts and some books to go along with them. I chose books…
Jump Into Joy With These Adult Non-Fiction Titles
As National Library week comes to a close, it's important to remember that you can find joy every day. Joy can be felt in every day small moments. It can…
Cat’s Picks! Find Your Joy in Community
In one of my presentations earlier this year, I touched briefly on the importance and the significance of a third space to the growth of theaters in the mid-century. But…
Picture Books That Spark Joy
Sometimes, we all need a quick shot of pure fun! Here are some picture books guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Every Monday Mabel by Jashar Awan -…
National Library Week: The Joy of Reading
Artwork by Lorraine Nam from "I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy." It's National Library Week! This year, the theme is "Find Your Joy", so I thought…
Cat’s Picks! Reminiscing about Food
Researchers believe that connecting multiple sensory associations can strengthen our working memory, and exposure to particular sensory stimuli can evoke recall of memories, no matter how long ago the memory…
Explore History with 20 Fascinating Picture Books!
I have always enjoyed reading children's books, even as an adult, so imagine my pleasure when I learned record-setting Jeopardy champion James Holzhauer used children's nonfiction as a way of…
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Comic Book Anniversaries
Nostalgic Showcase Presents is joining in on the 250th birthday celebration of the United States of America with our own yearlong landmark celebrations of our favorite toys, movies, characters, and…
Rachel Gerig preparing a Powerpoint show for an upcoming class visit.
Library Outreach Aids Teachers and Enhances Student Learning
School Liaison Associate Rachel Gerig prepares a slide show for a class visit to the library. Did you know that library staff deliver materials and coordinates class visits to the…
April is Card and Letter Writing Month!
One of my absolute favorite hobbies (ever since I was a little girl) was writing letters to friends and family. There was something so much fun about choosing a nice…