• Lists

    Top Ten Tuesday: Things I’d Have at My Bookish Party

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    Now, that I’ve spent a few minutes discovering all the really great stuff out there to create an epic literary party, I might just have to throw one! These were some fun ideas I came across! Top Ten Tuesday: Things I’d Have at My Bookish Party Book Page Flower Arrangements…

  • Lifestyle

    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 5/4/2020

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    Last Week I’m doing really well with my reading the past few weeks. I’ve made it a point to try and read at least a little each day and I really think it’s been wonderful for my mental health! I read four more middle grade books this week! The Queen…

  • Activities

    Storytime Theme: Sheep

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    Amidst all the craziness of trying to run a library without being in a physical building, with staff working from home with varying degrees of technology available, I’ve gotten the chance to do more digital storytime for our library’s Facebook page. Due to copyright law and whether or not reading…

  • Lifestyle

    2020 AtoZ Blogging Challenge Recap

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    In the midst of the coronavirus and the closed library, I was still able to complete the 2020 AtoZ Blogging Challenge with my theme: Books & Cooks! All 26 letters, with 26 spices (if you stretch your imagination a bit) and 26 titles! It’s been a crazy journey and I…

  • Lifestyle

    Books & Cooks Letter Z: Za’atar

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    This year I’m going to be combining two of my passions – cooking and kid lit for Books & Cooks! I’ll be bringing you great recipes based on spices of the alphabet that pair perfectly with kid lit books! Last, but not least? The letter Z and spicy Za’atar! Spice: Za’atar We…

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    Books & Cooks Letter Y: Yerba Buena

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    This year I’m going to be combining two of my passions – cooking and kid lit for Books & Cooks! I’ll be bringing you great recipes based on spices of the alphabet that pair perfectly with kid lit books! Next up? The letter Y and the sweet Yerba Buena! Spice: Yerba Buena…

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    Books & Cooks Letter X: Xanthan Gum

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    This year I’m going to be combining two of my passions – cooking and kid lit for Books & Cooks! I’ll be bringing you great recipes based on spices of the alphabet that pair perfectly with kid lit books! Next up? The letter X and the stabilizing Xanthan Gum! Spice: Xanthan Gum…

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    Books & Cooks Letter W: Wasabi

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    This year I’m going to be combining two of my passions – cooking and kid lit for Books & Cooks! I’ll be bringing you great recipes based on spices of the alphabet that pair perfectly with kid lit books! Next up? The letter W and the swirling spice of Wasabi! Spice: Wasabi…

  • Lifestyle

    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 4/27/2020

    Last Week It was a rough week, work-wise and I think because of that, I threw myself into as many books as I could. I actually read a ton this week and definitely feel as though I’m in a better place because of it. I’ve said before, reading for me…