• Lists

    Mathematics Day (& Books!)

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    It’s Mathematics Day! And although I use my math skills (hello budget season!) more than I ever expected to as a librarian, math was not always my favorite subject in school. But, just last month I shared a great book list that combines literacy with math skills in fun and…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Hope Santa Brings

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    I love giving (and receiving!) books as gifts! They’re so perfect because you can really find something very personalized for everyone on your list. Whether you’re looking for a gift for a little one – there are so many to choose from or an adult, you are sure to find…

  • Lifestyle

    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 12/20/2021

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    What I Read It’s been another interesting week of reading! I was proud of myself, I was able to snag some of the nonfiction titles I mentioned in last week’s Top Ten Tuesday! This week I read 13 Ways to Eat a Fly by Sue Heavenrich, illustrated by David Clark,…

  • Activities

    Activity Corner – Bake Cookies Day

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    It’s Bake Cookies Day! And if you celebrate Christmas, it’s a great day to get in the kitchen and make some yummy treats for Santa, the neighbors, or the family. Growing up, we made lots of different cookies during the Christmas holiday. Then my mom would make plates and we’d…

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    Wright Brothers’ Day

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    Today we commemorate the Wright Brothers’ flight at Kitty Hawk, NC in 1903. It’s been 118 years and air travel has become something that the Wright Brothers probably wouldn’t even recognize now! Learn more about how the Wright Brothers’ failures and successes, inspiration, and education helped them become famous in…

  • Lifestyle

    Director’s Thoughts – 12/15/2021

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    It’s that time of year when there are sweet treats all over the library from staff and patrons alike! After a cookie baking marathon, I brought in cookies for my staff and my Board this week which was a lot of fun. And today, I’m handing out my end-of-the-year appreciation…

  • Lists

    Top Ten Tuesday: Books on My Winter 2022 To-Read List

    Top Ten Tuesday

    I was inspired to create this list after seeing Laurie’s post about nonfiction books for kids on Bit About Books! I don’t often pick up nonfiction, but the books that are coming out are so interesting, exciting, and fun to read! Because they’re filled with great untold stories of inspiration…

  • Lifestyle

    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 12/13/2021

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    What I Read This week I read exactly what I planned to read – Saint Ivy: Kind at All Costs by Laurie Morrison. This middle grade book is set in Philadelphia, which I love because I live in a suburb not too far away. I also finally tried out that…

  • Activities

    Storytime Theme: Snow

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    It never fails that when I do a snow-themed storytime that it’s either raining or one of the warmest days in winter. This year? It’s both! It started off rainy this morning and will be almost 70 degrees by this afternoon – in December. But as they say in the…

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    Dewey Decimal System Day

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    How did I not know this was a thing?!?! It’s Dewey Decimal System Day! I want to share just a little information about this system of classification that is used worldwide, tell you a little bit about why it’s not always the best option, and give you some resources for…