Environmentalism Book Club Resources – 9/10/25 Meeting
This book was radical! Probably our most divisive book read by the club yet, this work of speculative fiction definitely got the conversation rolling.
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Walter Lantz Productions
Of all the iconic catchphrases or quotes spoken from a cartoon, would you believe me when I said that a particular woodpecker's shrill laugh stands out the most in my…
Cat’s Picks! International Day of Sign Languages
Today is the "International Day of Sign Languages"! This month is a celebration and acknowledgement of deaf, hard of hearing, and other individuals who use sign languages to communicate, the…
Cat’s Picks! Hispanic Heritage Month
September is "Hispanic Heritage Month"! This month is a celebration and acknowledgement of Hispanic heritage, history and culture throughout time and across the globe. For this article, I've picked out…
Cat’s Picks! Autumn International Celebrations
Changing leaves, cooling temps, pumpkin pie, and apple cider! Dragon dances, mooncakes, brightly colored powders, and bonfires! The autumn season brings some of the coziest and fun holidays around the…
Cat’s Picks! 80 Years Since the End of World War II
On this day, September 2, 1945, Japan officially surrendered to the Allied Powers, marking the end of World War II, one of the worst wars in the present history. Lasting…
Stretch Into Yoga This September by Trying and Picking up a Helpful Yoga Book
September is officially the start of National Yoga Month. Yoga is a great mind and body exercise. Research shows the many health benefits associated with it. Yoga isn't just a…
Environmentalism Book Club Resources – 8/13/25 Meeting
"Afterglow" gave the Environmentalism Book Club so much to talk about! This short story collection, curated by the non-profit organization Grist, curated stories of climate fiction ranging broadly from tales grounded in reality to totally fantastical
Medium Monday: Gouache
What is Gouache? Gouache is the only medium in this series that I have not personally worked with. It is pigment with a water soluble binding agent, just like watercolor,…
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: The Defunct Attractions of Cedar Point
For the finale of the trilogy of Nostalgic Showcase Presents: The Summer of Gaming articles, I wanted to focus on an amusement park near and dear to families and thrill…
Andrew Lang’s Rainbow Fairy Books
There is nothing quite like settling in with a great collection of fairy tales. My colleague, Jessica, has written at length about the topic, and today, I'd like to throw…
A Patron’s Guide to Digital Resources: Libby!
A patron's guide to accessing Libby, a digital resource for eBooks, Audiobooks, magazines, and more!
Medium Monday: Pastel
What is Pastel? No, not the pale color schemes you see in the spring! Pastels, the art medium, are similar to chalk. Pigmented powder and a touch of a binding…
Cat’s Picks! French American Heritage Month
July is also "French American Heritage Month"! This month is a celebration and acknowledgement of French American heritage, history and culture throughout time and across the nation. For this article,…
Cat’s Picks! International Moon Day!
We hope you've enjoyed this week's line-up of STEAM posts from our bloggers- it's been a blast writing them for you! Speaking of blasts, did you know that July 20th…
Environmentalism Book Club Resources – 7/09/25 Meeting
Annie Proulx's Fen, Bog & Swamp was a hit with the Environmentalism Book Club!
STEAM Week: Unsung Innovators- The Often Forgotten Women Who Shaped Our World
If you are reading this on your laptop or cell phone, you have a woman to thank for your wi-fi. Caught in the rain while driving? You have a woman…
STEAM Up Your Kitchen!
Science, technology, engineering, arts, and math - together, they make STEAM. And they also are important skills that you use in cooking. As a kid, I found science and math…
STEAM Week: With Your Head in the Clouds
When I was a kid, I loved to watch the clouds. So many cool shapes! So many cool varieties! Even now, on warm summer evenings, I love to look up…
Cat’s Picks! Disability Pride Month
July is "Disability Pride Month"! This month is a celebration, acknowledgement, and acceptance of those with visible and invisible disabilities and disorders! This year is the 35th anniversary of the…
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Hanna-Barbera Land and The World of Sid and Marty Krofft
Nothing is more fun than visiting an amusement park! Rides, live performances, meet-and-greets with our favorite characters, greasy food, and coin munching arcades, there's something for everyone. It's no wonder…
Folklore Fun! India
India is a huge country, with an enormously rich pantheon of folklore that changes depending on which part of the country you’re from, and I wanted to tell a story…
Nostalgia Showcase Presents: Chuck E. Cheese’s and ShowBiz Pizza
Dear reader, I'll let you on a little secret- I never had a birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese's! I remember one or two of my childhood friends having their…
Muppet May-hem! 70 Years of Muppets
It's the Muppet Show! With today's special guest...you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYZGPotMDBA So....what exactly is a Muppet? There are many types of puppets, as show below, but what makes the Muppets unique is…