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Author: Victoria Vogel

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Dry January-Titles for the Teetotalers

Dry January-Titles for the Teetotalers

  • Post published:January 18, 2023
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

We are almost through this first month of the year. Many of us are trying to cut back, or abstain from alcohol in the name of Dry January. And with…

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Read more about the article Youth and Teen Fiction in Honor of Native American Heritage Month
An Elderly Native American Woman (Navajo) Wearing Turquoise Rings on Her Fingers Touches a Woven Navajo Basket

Youth and Teen Fiction in Honor of Native American Heritage Month

  • Post published:November 7, 2022
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

November is Native American Heritage Month. This month has been chosen to honor the complexity and honor of Native American culture and history. The following are titles aimed at a…

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Caring for a Loved One with Depression

Caring for a Loved One with Depression

  • Post published:November 2, 2022
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

Depression is a complicated disease. Its causes are varied and treatments can be unsuccessful. The toll on the sufferer and the caregiver(s) is lasting. The following library resources provide a…

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Welcoming Flavors of the World

Welcoming Flavors of the World

  • Post published:September 14, 2022
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

Nothing says welcome like a home cooked meal. Better yet...a home cooked meal from a country of origin. Did you know that you can access cookbooks from countries all over…

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Poetry of the Sea

Poetry of the Sea

  • Post published:July 20, 2022
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

Get swept away with these beautiful poems, featured in the following books of poetry. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge The Complete Poems by Samuel Taylor…

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May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

  • Post published:April 30, 2022
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

In celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander culture, diversity and heritage, please enjoy this selection of movies and documentaries, some available on Hoopla and Kanopy. The Farewellavailable on Kanopy This…

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April is Deaf History Month

April is Deaf History Month

  • Post published:April 4, 2022
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

This year Deaf History Month will be celebrated from April 1-30th, according to The National Association of the Deaf. This month shines a light on Deaf culture and its background…

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Kick 2021 Out With a Movie Night to Remember!

Kick 2021 Out With a Movie Night to Remember!

  • Post published:December 22, 2021
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

Looking for something to do on New Year's Eve? Well what better way to do it than with a movie marathon from the comfort of home? You have access to…

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Writing Prompts for NaNoWriMo

Writing Prompts for NaNoWriMo

  • Post published:November 3, 2021
  • Post author:Erin, Victoria Vogel

November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and writers the world over and sweating nervously and pacing about, trying to come up with the perfect idea for a story or…

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Resources to Help Kids Deal with Anxiety in an Ever-Changing World

Resources to Help Kids Deal with Anxiety in an Ever-Changing World

  • Post published:October 27, 2021
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

School is back in session, and the routine of day-to-day is back in swing. After a tumultuous 2020 school year, this one promises to be much smoother...or maybe not. With…

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Back to School Bento Boxes

Back to School Bento Boxes

  • Post published:August 10, 2021
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

School lunches can get pretty boring. Not with the bento box! Bento is a Japanese style lunch, typically consisting of several elements organized neatly in compartments. The possibilities for creating…

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Great Listens for the Road

Great Listens for the Road

  • Post published:July 2, 2021
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

Planning a road trip? Looking for a good downloadable audiobook to pass the time and make you laugh? The following make great choices for adult listeners. All of these titles…

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Juneteenth Titles

Juneteenth Titles

  • Post published:June 18, 2021
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

Juneteenth (June 19th) is now a federal holiday. This historic celebration commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, and marks the day when slaves in Galveston, Texas learned…

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Fathers in Film

  • Post published:June 16, 2021
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

This weekend we celebrate Father's Day. Whether you are a father or know a father, one thing is for sure, fatherhood can be complicated. The following films present fathers in…

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Movies about All Sides of Motherhood

Movies about All Sides of Motherhood

  • Post published:May 7, 2021
  • Post author:Carla Schober, Victoria Vogel

In honor of Mother's Day weekend, here is a selection of movies that run the gamut...from the darker side of motherhood, to the humor in motherhood, to the part that…

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Hope is the Thing With Feathers

Hope is the Thing With Feathers

  • Post published:April 3, 2021
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

April is National Month of Hope. This particular April, hope takes many forms. As the world begins to unwind from the grasp of COVID and things slowly begin to bloom…

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Irish movies you’ll love

Irish movies you’ll love

  • Post published:March 11, 2021
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

In honor of St. Patrick's Day and Irish-American Heritage Month, here is a selection of Irish-themed movies in our collection that will make for a great movie night. In the…

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Women Who Challenge…With Humor

Women Who Challenge…With Humor

  • Post published:March 4, 2021
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

March 8th is International Women's Day. The theme is Choose to Challenge. Here you can read about a selection of women who challenge...with humor. Lindy West's reflections on learning to…

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Love is in the air….

Love is in the air….

  • Post published:February 6, 2021
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

Can you feel the love? As we move through this cold month, let us take a moment to appreciate some of the most poignant books of love poetry, available in…

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Happiness in 2021 with Hoopla

Happiness in 2021 with Hoopla

  • Post published:January 9, 2021
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

Thank goodness, 2021 is finally here! Let's look to the future with a positive mindset. Hone your happiness skills with the following titles from Hoopla. Remember, they are always available…

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Digital Writers Room Podcast #8

Digital Writers Room Podcast #8

  • Post published:November 26, 2020
  • Post author:Aaron Spears, Frances Brawner, Victoria Vogel

An 8 Episode Podcast Series to Celebrate NaNoWriMo Episode 8 – Day 26

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Digital Writers Room Podcast #7

Digital Writers Room Podcast #7

  • Post published:November 24, 2020
  • Post author:Aaron Spears, Victoria Vogel, Frances Brawner

An 8 Episode Podcast Series to Celebrate NaNoWriMo Episode 7 – Day 24

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A Hoopla Thanksgiving

A Hoopla Thanksgiving

  • Post published:November 23, 2020
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

Staying at home this Thanksgiving? Try out some of the titles available in Hoopla. No need to leave the comfort of home (except to grocery shop). Here are a few…

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Digital Writers Room Podcast #6

Digital Writers Room Podcast #6

  • Post published:November 19, 2020
  • Post author:Aaron Spears, Victoria Vogel, Frances Brawner

An 8 Episode Podcast Series to Celebrate NaNoWriMo Episode 6 - Day 19

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