• Lifestyle

    Family Place Free Play

    My library became a Family Place Library almost  two years ago and although it’s been a very busy time – it’s been a great way to get to know a number of our patrons.  Not only do we know more families in our community, but they als0 know us and…

  • Lifestyle

    “Imagination: The Forgotten 21st Century Skill?”

    While I was contemplating what to write about today, an article about imagination just popped up on Twitter feed – and there was my answer!  “Imagination: The Forgotten 21st Century Skill?” was posted on the Scholastic website by Brian Smith, a kindergarten teacher.  In the article, Brian Smith notes that…

  • Reviews

    Hokey Pokey

    All I can say is, wow.  I finished Hokey Pokey in about 24 hours because it was absolutely amazing!  Jerry Spinelli has out done himself again and I loved this book.  Spinelli uses metaphors, allegory, and beautiful language to create the world of Hokey Pokey where children rule and the…