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Firefly Awards

Many do not realize just how essential and impactful it is to interact with children while reading. This sets the groundwork for a lifetime of literacy and academic success. When we engage kids with the literature and illustrations as we read through a story, more connections are made aiding in a deeper understanding of the [...]

By |2022-06-09T19:59:10-04:00June 10th, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Firefly Awards

Queer Joy for Pride Month

Happy LGBTQ+ Pride Month! If you're looking for some Queer Joy this month, look no further. I've got you covered with these books! Whether you're a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, celebrate all love with these summer reads. Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender (2020). Also available on e-book and downloadable audiobook [...]

By |2022-06-02T10:42:52-04:00June 8th, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Queer Joy for Pride Month

Tracking Your Reading Time with Libby

Happy Summer Reading, everyone!  This year our theme is World of Wonders.  If you haven't signed up yet, you can click here to get started with Beanstack.  Some folks may think that the Summer Reading Program is just for children, but it is actually available for all ages!  This year, the adults who track and [...]

By |2022-06-01T15:38:42-04:00June 6th, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Tracking Your Reading Time with Libby

Give Us More Heartstopper, Alice Oseman!

So, you’ve already binge-watched the ever-so-charming Heartstopper series on Netflix, and you’re waiting ever-so-patiently to get your hands on the Heartstopper graphic novel series by Alice Oseman. We know. It’s always checked out! Other than bingeing repeatedly on Charlie and Nick’s friendship-turned-sweet and budding romance on screen, you’re probably wondering what else you can read to [...]

By |2022-06-03T12:52:59-04:00June 3rd, 2022|What to Read|Comments Off on Give Us More Heartstopper, Alice Oseman!

PTSD Awareness Month

It's hard to believe that we are already in June! June marks the beginning of summer, the days are warm and the sun is out longer, but some may not know that June is also PTSD Awareness Month. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health disorder that occurs after a traumatic event. PTSD is diagnosed [...]

By |2022-06-02T09:00:01-04:00June 2nd, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on PTSD Awareness Month

World of Wonders

Summer is just around the corner, and a lot of you will be getting outside! If you're looking for tips and information about the natural world around us, look no further! The Curious Nature Guide (print) (ebook on Hoopla) With dozens of simple prompts and exercises, best-selling author, naturalist, and artist Clare Walker Leslie invites [...]

By |2022-05-27T10:22:00-04:00May 27th, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on World of Wonders

A Library in South Korea

Hello everyone! A few weeks ago, I was in South Korea with my husband. We visited one of the most famous libraries in Seoul, the capital city! It is called Jeongdok Public Library, and it is a popular destination to study and for couples to bring a first date!   The main library building isn't [...]

By |2022-07-12T15:29:12-04:00May 25th, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on A Library in South Korea

5 Picture Books to Celebrate Asian American Heritage

Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao by Kat Zhang (2019) - also available on e-book from the Indiana Digital Library. Amy loves to make bao with her family, but her bao never come out quite perfect. Can Amy figure out how to make the perfect bao? This sweet picture book celebrates perseverance and you can [...]

By |2022-05-09T10:26:12-04:00May 23rd, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 5 Picture Books to Celebrate Asian American Heritage

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month

May is an observation month for a variety of different conditions, awareness's, and cultures (including some we've covered in  blog posts), but there is one that is close to my heart: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness. You may be thinking, "what is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?" That was my question when I sat in the orthopedic surgeons office, waiting [...]

By |2022-05-19T11:25:38-04:00May 20th, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month

Summer Reading Celebrates a World of Wonders

We at the Library are very excited for the World of Wonders 2022 summer reading program! This summer promises to be the most normal summer reading season we have had since 2019, and let me tell you, we are thrilled to leave modified and reduced programming behind. Our entire staff has been working hard all [...]

By |2022-05-18T14:27:07-04:00May 18th, 2022|Adult Programs, Children's Programs, Teen Programs|Comments Off on Summer Reading Celebrates a World of Wonders
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