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Author: Miss Cathy

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Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 18)

Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 18)

  • Post published:March 1, 2021
  • Post author:Erin, Frances Brawner, Miss Cathy, Robin

Welcome once again to another round of Staff Picks! To see what we talked about last time, check out Part 17 here! Our selection this time features titles recommended by…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 15)

Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 15)

  • Post published:December 21, 2020
  • Post author:Erin, Joanne Penkalski, Nancy Sabo, Miss Cathy

Welcome back to another round of staff picks! If you like what you see, check out Part 14 here. Joanne (Adult Services) recommends: I Was Told It Would Get Easier…

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Tic-Tac-Toe with LEGO® Bricks

Tic-Tac-Toe with LEGO® Bricks

  • Post published:November 10, 2020
  • Post author:Miss Cathy

Looking for a new way to use those bricks?! A DIY Lego® Tic-Tac-Toe board is super simple to build, but can be as easy or difficult as you'd like it…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 13)

Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 13)

  • Post published:November 9, 2020
  • Post author:Erin, Farnsworth, Miss Cathy, Ms. Jamie, Robin

Looking for something good to read while the weather turns chilly? Look no further! And if you like what you see here, consider checking out one of our previous lists,…

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Suma Celebrates Children’s Book Week!

Suma Celebrates Children’s Book Week!

  • Post published:November 9, 2020
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie, Miss Cathy

What is Children's Book Week? It's the annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading. Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is the longest-running national literacy…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 11)

Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 11)

  • Post published:October 26, 2020
  • Post author:Erin, Andrew Mangels, Miss Cathy, Carla Schober

If you're looking for something new to read, but aren't sure what you want, consider checking out one of our staff pick selections! These were chosen by staff across the…

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Get Creative with LEGO® Minifigures!

Get Creative with LEGO® Minifigures!

  • Post published:October 17, 2020
  • Post author:Miss Cathy

Just because you can't come to Brick Builders at the library, doesn't mean you have to stop being creative! Grab some bricks and your favorite minifigures and get to work…

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Suma’s Teddy Bear Picnic

Suma’s Teddy Bear Picnic

  • Post published:October 14, 2020
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie, Miss Cathy

Suma and staff enjoyed National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work day today! Watch the video below to join in the fun! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgzUdNZaYYI Thank you to HarperCollins and Simon &…

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Suma’s Health Tips

Suma’s Health Tips

  • Post published:September 25, 2020
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie, Miss Cathy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtMP5b7cNdo Thank you to Simon & Schuster publishers for allowing us to share the story Stretch by Doreen Cronin and Scott Menchin. Pumas hunt using both strength and stealth (stealth…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love! (Part 7)

Staff Picks You’ll Love! (Part 7)

  • Post published:September 21, 2020
  • Post author:Erin, Joanne Penkalski, Robin, Miss Cathy, Ms. Jamie

Welcome to another round of Staff Picks! We've got some great suggestions from the staff in Administration, Adult Services, Technical Services, and Youth Services! If you like what you see…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love! (Part 6)

Staff Picks You’ll Love! (Part 6)

  • Post published:September 14, 2020
  • Post author:Erin, Nancy Sabo, Miss Cathy, Joanne Penkalski, Katie S.

Join us for another round of staff picks! This week's selection comes to you from our staff in Youth Services, Administration, and Adult Services. If you're looking for more, consider…

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Suma Plays “Guess Who?”

Suma Plays “Guess Who?”

  • Post published:August 28, 2020
  • Post author:Rachel G, Miss Cathy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYJFwvCUhuc Up until recently, it was believed that pumas are solitary creatures. (That means that they like to spend time alone instead of hanging out with other cats!) But guess…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love! (Part 1)

Staff Picks You’ll Love! (Part 1)

  • Post published:August 10, 2020
  • Post author:Erin, Natalie Bota, Rebecca Shook, Victoria Vogel, Miss Cathy

Looking for your next favorite read? Why not try one of these? Check out these recommendations from the staff in Adult and Youth Services! Natalie (Youth Services) recommends: Southermost by…

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Suma’s Gratitude Tree

Suma’s Gratitude Tree

  • Post published:July 20, 2020
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie, Miss Cathy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXuO_rlDUJU It has been pretty hot and humid these past few days and Suma has done a little grumbling (okay – a LOT of grumbling) about being bored and not…

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Science Experiments With Suma

Science Experiments With Suma

  • Post published:July 17, 2020
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie, Miss Cathy

Suma is at it again - see what scientific experiments she gets up to today! https://youtu.be/I4vslXXzZTo Experiment #1: BALLOON POWERED LEGO CAR YOU WILL NEED: Basic Lego bricksBalloonsStrawsTape DIRECTIONS: Cut…

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Suma Plays Outside

Suma Plays Outside

  • Post published:June 8, 2020
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie, Miss Cathy

Suma is doing a happy dance now that summer has finally arrived in Westlake and, with it, lots of outdoor activities to choose from! Let’s face it – sitting on…

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Suma Goes Bird-watching

Suma Goes Bird-watching

  • Post published:May 23, 2020
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie, Miss Cathy

https://youtu.be/qkN7KydRhUY When we last saw Suma, she was visiting the Storywalk at Westlake Recreation Center where she enjoyed reading One Duck Stuck. With birds still on her mind, Suma decided…

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Mother’s Day Crafts!

Mother’s Day Crafts!

  • Post published:May 7, 2020
  • Post author:Nancy Sabo, Miss Cathy

Here are a couple of simple crafts you can make for your mother, grandmother, aunt or friend! COFFEE FILTER BUTTERFLY SUPPLIES: 1 round coffee filter Markers 1 clothespin 1 pipe…

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How to Make an Origami Frog

How to Make an Origami Frog

  • Post published:April 22, 2020
  • Post author:Miss Cathy

Learn how to make an origami frog with Miss Cathy! https://youtu.be/dwdoImqA7KU I’m going to show you how to make an origami frog. Origami is the art of paper folding. There…

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How to Craft With Paper Plates

How to Craft With Paper Plates

  • Post published:April 17, 2020
  • Post author:Rachel G, Miss Cathy, Nancy Sabo

Stuck at home with nothing to do? Grab some paper plates, scissors, and crayons and craft with us! Craft a Paper Plate Tiger Supplies: paper plate, paper for the ears,…

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How to Craft with Paper Bags

How to Craft with Paper Bags

  • Post published:April 17, 2020
  • Post author:Rachel G, Miss Cathy, Nancy Sabo

Stuck at home with nothing to do? Grab some paper bags, scissors, and crayons and craft with us! Pirate Paper Bag Craft Supplies: paper bag, white paper, crayons or markers,…

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