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Posted about 5 years ago by Meg Raymond

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Posted about 5 years ago by Phil Shepard

Posted in Book Reviews | Tagged with algae, books, science, slime

We can all agree, the world is a pretty fascinating place comprised of the tiniest microbes to the tallest mountains and deepest oceans. But beyond the grandeur sits a more […]

Posted about 6 years ago by Jennifer Deuell

Posted in Book Reviews, Reading Recommendations, Teens

Prompt #17: A business book Girl Mogul, by Tiffany Pham (founder and CEO of Mogul), is a must read for all teen girls who are destined for greatness! In Girl Mogul, […]

Posted about 6 years ago by Meg Raymond

Posted in Book Reviews, Reading Recommendations

The westward expansion of America was untamed, uncivilized, and lawless.  Yet there were unwritten rules in the “wild west” that were sometimes as strict as any actual law.  Zane Grey’s […]

Posted about 6 years ago by Nico D'Archangel

Posted in Children's, Film, Reading Recommendations, Teens | Tagged with book recommendations, movies, witches

Here are a handful of books and movies depicting witches in a positive light.

Posted about 6 years ago by Nico D'Archangel

Posted in Inform * Enrich * Empower | Tagged with interview, local, witches

“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble.” Ah, Shakespeare, you fiend! His portrayal of witches in Macbeth has been the first thing most people think of when […]

Posted about 6 years ago by Jennifer Deuell

Posted in Book Reviews, Reading Recommendations, Teens

Prompt #15: A book of mythology or folklore Zahrah the Windseeker, by Nnedi Okorafor, is a fantasy novel rooted in West African folklore.  Thirteen year-old Zahrah lives in northern Ooni […]

Posted about 6 years ago by Meg Raymond

Posted in Book Reviews

September is both Self-Improvement Month and Self-Care Awareness Month, so make this month all about you. Self-care advocates often suggest visualizing a “happy place” to relieve stress and induce relaxation.  My imaginary […]

Posted about 6 years ago by Nico D'Archangel

Posted in Teens | Tagged with teens, yava

There’s only a week left to vote for your favorite YAVA nominee! Voting can be done in person through September 15th at your local branch or online here. There’s so […]

Posted about 6 years ago by Nico D'Archangel

Posted in Book Reviews, Children's | Tagged with back to school, book recommendations

Starting a new school year can be stressful for kiddos. Maybe they went from elementary to middle school. Maybe there's a new teacher. Or maybe their best friend is no longer in class with them. Whatever the case, laughter and humor are always good medicine for some school-time blues.