Usually in the new year we decide we want to get in better shape, eat better, and just be overall more kind to our bodies. Some of us choose to do yoga, stretching, and meditation for the slow pace fitness. Others choose to run or do more physically demanding exercises. I began my running journey [...]
Everyone's favorite mouse is free! Free from copyright, that is! Sort of! On January 1, 2024, copyright expired for the first iteration of the Mickey Mouse cartoon, Steamboat Willie. Steamboat Willie also debuts Minnie Mouse and is one of the first cartoons to have synchronized sound. The short was directed by Walt Disney, [...]
Happy 2024! The beginning of a brand new year! I love a new year because it's bulging with possibilities! This is the time of year when I do a yearly evaluation. I review the previous year and think about what I accomplished and the beautiful things that happened in the year. I also look at [...]
We have reached the end of 2023! As the New Year 2024 approaches, we all have the opportunity to reset, start anew, and focus on new habits. Even if you are not a “New Year’s Resolution” person, perhaps you have some reading goals you would like to set for yourself. For children, making [...]
You may be asking yourself "What exactly is the Winter Solstice"? If you ask others, many will tell you it is the shortest day of the year. While this is true, it goes a little deeper than that in cultures and traditions. On Thursday, December 21 at 10:27 p.m. our area will experience the winter [...]
Shirley Jackson was born on December 14, 1916 in San Francisco, CA. Today marks her 107th birthday! She died in 1965 at the age of 49, and in her short lifetime she published ten novels-- including the iconic We Have Always Lived in the Castle (1959) and The Haunting of Hill House (1962)--over 100 short [...]
I'm dreaming.. of a bookish Christmas..! Of course you can read Christmas books any time of year (no judgment!), but you may be particularly in the mood for one of these right now. And if you're in the market for a Christmas romance novel, I've got some great choices for you. These are all adult [...]
It’s almost that time of year where here, in the Northern Hemisphere, nature goes into hibernation for the winter. It’s time for cozy family gatherings and curling up in a chair with your favorite book and a cup of hot cocoa. You know, the COZY SEASON. Where we humans also snuggle in, so to speak. [...]
Here are picture books for all your Hanukkah needs! Folks who celebrate will light the first candle on December 7, so this is the perfect time to pick up some books for your family or to learn about this holiday. As always, if you're not finding what you're looking for here, feel free to reach [...]
As of Thanksgiving, I will have completed my first year serving as a Youth Services Librarian at the Floyd County Library! Prior to joining the public library team, I worked as a teacher and then a school librarian for elementary and middle schools. My initiation into public libraries was two extremely busy 2022 Holiday events: [...]