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Author: Natalie Bota

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Sense-sational Children’s Titles

Sense-sational Children’s Titles

  • Post published:November 3, 2022
  • Post author:Natalie Bota

Westlake Porter Public Library has many picture book titles that address sensory issues, overwhelming situations, sensory processing disorder, or autism. Check out Samantha Cotterill's Little Senses series and similar titles.…

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STEAM Week Project: Salt Paintings

STEAM Week Project: Salt Paintings

  • Post published:July 22, 2022
  • Post author:Natalie Bota

Salt paintings really pop on dark backgrounds. This multi-colored heart was painted on black construction paper. Salt is a very familiar ingredient in the kitchen. There are hardly any recipes,…

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A Little Birdie Told Me…

A Little Birdie Told Me…

  • Post published:April 13, 2022
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie, Rachel G, Natalie Bota

That there is new art work in the ArtWalk! This month the ArtWalk path between Westlake Porter Public Library and Westlake Elementary School features spring birds created by Kindergarten Westlake…

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(Art)Walking in a Winter Wonderland Part 2

  • Post published:February 9, 2022
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie, Rachel G, Natalie Bota

This month the ArtWalk path between Westlake Porter Public Library and Westlake Elementary School features snowflakes created by 1st and 2nd grade Westlake Elementary School Project Link students. There are…

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(Art)Walking in a Winter Wonderland

  • Post published:December 13, 2021
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie, Rachel G, Natalie Bota

This month the ArtWalk path between Westlake Porter Public Library and Westlake Elementary School features snowmen created by 3rd and 4th grade Westlake Elementary School Project Link students. There are…

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STEAM WEEK: Bread Pets

STEAM WEEK: Bread Pets

  • Post published:July 19, 2021
  • Post author:Natalie Bota

“Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods; and good bread with fresh butter, the greatest of feasts.”American Chef James Beard (1903-1985) What's is a Bread Pet? You've heard of…

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Storytime Round-Up: June 22

Storytime Round-Up: June 22

  • Post published:July 14, 2021
  • Post author:Natalie Bota

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: 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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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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Storytime Round-Up: May 11

Storytime Round-Up: May 11

  • Post published:May 11, 2021
  • Post author:Natalie Bota

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: 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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Poem in Your Pocket Day: April 29

Poem in Your Pocket Day: April 29

  • Post published:April 28, 2021
  • Post author:Natalie Bota

Poem in Your Pocket Day takes place every year during  National Poetry Month. Poem in Your Pocket Day 2021 is on on Thursday, April 29th. This is a fun day to share…

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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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Storytime Round-up: February 2

Storytime Round-up: February 2

  • Post published:February 3, 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 Groundhog Day and Shadows! Books Groundhog…

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Storytime Round-up: January 19

Storytime Round-up: January 19

  • Post published:January 19, 2021
  • Post author:Natalie Bota, Rebecca Shook, Ms. Jamie, Katie S.

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 foxes! Books If you enjoyed these…

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Storytime Round-up: January 12

Storytime Round-up: January 12

  • Post published:January 18, 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 colors! Books Who Eats Orange? by…

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Celebrating the New Year

Celebrating the New Year

  • Post published:December 31, 2020
  • Post author:Natalie Bota

I loved New Year's as a child. I loved staying up until midnight and having "champagne" (sparkling grape juice) as much as I loved my grandmother's unique traditions. My grandmother…

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Celebrate Kwanzaa

Celebrate Kwanzaa

  • Post published:December 22, 2020
  • Post author:Natalie Bota

Kwanzaa celebrations begin on December 26 and last for seven days. Here are some books, DVDs, and more to help you celebrate Kwanzaa! Picture Books Kayla and her family observe…

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Storytime Round-Up: December 8

Storytime Round-Up: December 8

  • Post published:December 8, 2020
  • Post author:Natalie Bota

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: December 1

Storytime Round-up: December 1

  • Post published:December 6, 2020
  • 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 kindness! Books The Kindness Book by…

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