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Free Yourself For More With Less

Free Yourself For More With Less

  • Post published:November 4, 2022
  • Post author:Katie S.

Lately, there has been a lot of talk about minimalism, downsizing, decluttering, simplifying, the KonMari Method etc. While I am certainly no expert in this field as evidenced by my…

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Cultural Celebrations around the World!

Cultural Celebrations around the World!

  • Post published:September 17, 2022
  • Post author:Katie S.

Now that we have embarked upon the "ber" months (September, October, November, December), we also tend to focus on various celebrations. These celebrations could be cultural, religious, historical, or civic…

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My Garden of a Thousand Bees

My Garden of a Thousand Bees

  • Post published:August 2, 2022
  • Post author:Katie S.

My Garden of a Thousand Bees will be screened at Westlake Porter Public Library on August 6, 2022 at 2:00 pm. Before and after the screening, take part in family…

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Take a Bite out of Shark Week 2022

Take a Bite out of Shark Week 2022

  • Post published:July 17, 2022
  • Post author:Katie S.

Sharks have always fascinated me and apparently I am not alone! Shark week starts July 24, 2022 on the Discovery Channel. Shark Week 2022 on Discovery Channel SHARK FACTS All…

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Read more about the article Read It, Make it: Paper Lanterns

Read It, Make it: Paper Lanterns

  • Post published:January 13, 2022
  • Post author:Katie S.

Read It, Make It: Playing With Lanterns by Wang Yage, Illustrated by Zhu Chengliang Lunar New Year falls on February 1 this year. One of the many traditions associated with…

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Read It, Make It: Snowflakes

Read It, Make It: Snowflakes

  • Post published:December 14, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S.

Read It, Make It: No Two Alike by Keith Baker "No two snowflakes are alike. Almost, almost but not quite," are the opening lines of the picture book No Two…

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Read It, Make It: Pinwheels

Read It, Make It: Pinwheels

  • Post published:November 18, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S.

Read It, Make It: Windy Days by Deborah Kerbel and Miki Sato We often think of pinwheels and windy days when it comes to Spring, but there is another windy…

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Crafting for Mental Health – Finding a Balance

Crafting for Mental Health – Finding a Balance

  • Post published:October 25, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S.

When I started looking for scientific/medical resources espousing the mental health benefits of crafting, I found primarily anecdotal evidence. This anecdotal evidence was mostly about knitting and crocheting and some…

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Read It, Make It: Hanging Bat Craft

Read It, Make It: Hanging Bat Craft

  • Post published:October 19, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S.

Read It, Make It: Little Bat in Night School by Brian Lies Little Bat was so excited to start school that he couldn't sleep. He had all of his supplies…

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Read It, Make It: The Peace Symbol

Read It, Make It: The Peace Symbol

  • Post published:September 17, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S.

Read It Make It: Three Lines in a Circle: The Exciting Life of the Peace Symbol It is hard to believe that the Peace Symbol that we know and love…

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Read It, Make It: in the Kitchen – Blueberry Cake

Read It, Make It: in the Kitchen – Blueberry Cake

  • Post published:September 9, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S.

Read It Make It: in the Kitchen Blueberry season in North America runs from June to September. In Ohio, the blueberry season runs from late June until mid August. In…

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Read It, Make It – National Watermelon Day

Read It, Make It – National Watermelon Day

  • Post published:August 2, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S., Emily Lindberg

Read It Make It: National Watermelon Day - August 3rd There's nothing better than a piece of juicy watermelon on a hot summer day to quench your thirst and cool…

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Read more about the article Little Learners: August

Little Learners: August

  • Post published:August 2, 2021
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie, Katie S.

Welcome Little Learners! Each month this summer, we will focus on skills and activities that will help grow your brain power this summer! This month's Little Learners Box is all…

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Storytime Round-Up: July 6

Storytime Round-Up: July 6

  • Post published:July 6, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S., Ms. Jamie, Natalie Bota

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 Summer: sand and surf! Books Fish…

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Little Learners Box

  • Post published:July 6, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S., Ms. Jamie

Welcome Little Learners! Each month this summer, we will focus on skills and activities that will help grow your brain power this summer! This month's Little Learners Box is all…

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Storytime Round-up: June 29

Storytime Round-up: June 29

  • Post published:June 29, 2021
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie, Katie S., Natalie Bota

Thank you to everyone that attended storytime this week! Here's a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week's theme was: Down at the Farm! Books The…

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Little Learners

  • Post published:June 7, 2021
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie, Katie S.

Welcome Little Learners! Each month this summer, we will focus on skills and activities that will help grow your brain power this summer! This month's Little Learners Box is all…

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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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Storytime Round-Up: April 6

Storytime Round-Up: April 6

  • Post published:April 6, 2021
  • Post author:Natalie Bota, Rebecca Shook, Ms. Jamie, Katie S., Aaron Spears

Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week we read about libraries because it's National Library…

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Storytime Round-Up: March 30

Storytime Round-Up: March 30

  • Post published:April 5, 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 springtime! Books Mouse's First Spring by…

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Storytime Round-up: March 16

Storytime Round-up: March 16

  • Post published:March 16, 2021
  • Post author:Natalie Bota, Ms. Jamie, Katie S., Rebecca Shook

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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Storytime Round-Up: March 9

Storytime Round-Up: March 9

  • Post published:March 9, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S., Ms. Jamie, Natalie Bota

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 birds! Books Birds by Carme Lemniscates…

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Storytime Round-up: February 9

Storytime Round-up: February 9

  • Post published:February 9, 2021
  • Post author:Natalie Bota, Katie S., Ms. Jamie, Rebecca Shook

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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