Growing Up in the 80s
Fire up the DeLorean. Here are two titles that you might enjoy with a side of nostalgia. I will confess that Under the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe pulled me in…
Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver: Readings on Treasure Island
Few tales of adventure quite compare to Robert Louis Stevenson's classic swashbuckling story, Treasure Island. I was introduced to Long John Silver, Jim Hawkins, and Billy Bones as a child,…
Listen with Pride – LGBTQ+ Musicians
June is Pride Month! If you're looking for some book recommendations, check out this previous blog. The library may not be what comes to mind right away when you are…
Container Gardening: Beautiful Gardens in Small Spaces
Spring is here, summer is fast approaching, and it's time to get out into the garden! Whether you have a house with a huge, sprawling yard or a tiny apartment…
Reflection | Kent State University | May 4, 1970
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…
Storytime Round-Up: May 4
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 Part of our…
Autism Acceptance Month: #OwnVoices
April is Autism Acceptance Month. You may remember my blog post from last year. (If not, that’s a good place to start with general autism reads). This year I want…
Silly Old Bear! Books about Winnie the Pooh
When I was a kid, I just adored Winnie the Pooh. I loved the cartoons, I loved the stories, I loved all the characters. As I've gotten older, I still…
Storytime Round-Up: April 6
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…
April is National Poetry Month!
Big Green Crocodile by Jane NewberrySpecially devised to entertain and delight very young children (and incidentally to help along their vocabulary and cognitive skills) here are sixteen original play-rhymes with…
Deaf History Month
Did you know that American Sign Language has regional dialects and slang just like American English? How about the fact that Deaf individuals often use "name signs" for one another?…
Fun Games for Card Sharks of All Ages
I love a good game of cards. It started early, when I would play gin rummy and UNO with my grandparents, and even now, I still enjoy a good game…
Storytime Round-up: February 9
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. Books Froggy Gets Dressed by Jonathan London Winter With Lily…
Introducing the 2021 Newbery Award Winner!
A few years ago, I started reading all the Newbery award winners, going all the way back to 1922 (once I finish, I plan on going back and reading the…
Presidential Biographies
Currier & Ives (American, active New York, 1857–1907) The Inauguration of Washington as First President of the United States, April 30th 1789 – At the Old City Hall, New York…
Happiness in 2021 with Hoopla
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…
Free Play: Letter Recognition
We are back with our 10th edition of Free Play activities. The simple activities in this video will help your preschooler recognize letters. These activities use common household items or…
Read It Make It: Cake Craft
It all started with a cake, then a cookie and finally a pie. Sweet Street erupted in chaos and the Sweet Street inhabitants had to find a way to get…
Long History of Slavery, Resistance, & Abolition Book Recommendations
Last week the library welcomed Professor Marcus Rediker, distinguished professor of Atlantic History at the University of Pittsburgh, for a virtual presentation. His talk, The Long History of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition touched…
Sensory Science Part Four: The 8 Senses???
Common Sense? Most of us are familiar with our basic 5 Senses - vision, smell, touch, taste, and hearing. All of our senses give us information about the world around…
Sensory Science Part Three: Hearing
Common Sense? Most of us are familiar with our basic 5 Senses - vision, smell, touch, taste, and hearing. All of our senses give us information about the world around…
Sensory Science Part Two: Touch and Taste
Common Sense? Most of us are familiar with our basic 5 Senses— vision, smell, touch, taste, and hearing. All of our senses give us information about the world around us.…
Sensory Science Part One: Vision and Smell
Common Sense? Most of us are familiar with our basic 5 Senses— vision, smell, touch, taste, and hearing. All of our senses give us information about the world around us.…