Happening at the library
This poem makes me happy because it's funny and so very true. I am always happy to emerge from the cold and gloom of winter into the warmth of spring.
SPRING
How pleasing –
not
to be
freezing.
By Prince Redcloud
Staff Picks
I prefer my history lessons with a healthy dose of make-believe. Historical fiction gives me the chance to experience the past through the lives of characters I really care about. Done well, it can transport you to a bygone time and place, recreating the sights, sounds, and smells of the past. I love the endless opportunities this genre provides for learning about the events that have shaped our world. Here are six new novels that are full of historical detail, each breathing new life into a distinct slice of history.
Happening at the library
The library focuses on fiscal responsibility during Money Smart Week with a series of helpful programs for adults, retirees and kids. Make the best financial decisions you can when you use our online and inhouse resources to build consumer expertise. Come to our programs to learn more about your own bank or credit union, how to take the first steps in bond investing, shrink your phone bill, or teach your children about managing their own money.
Spotlight
Have you ever been tempted to peek inside someone’s diary? Sure you have. There’s a little snoop in all of us. After all, diaries are where people record their most personal thoughts and feelings. Stuff that’s not meant for anyone else to know about. Private stuff. Maybe even juicy stuff. What a temptation! But there’s just no way around the fact that reading someone else’s diary makes you a big snoop...
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Kids & Parents
Star Wars = learning fun! Research and common sense agree that kids read and learn best when the subject matter interests them. Popular culture phenomena like Star Wars can motivate even the most reluctant readers to pick up a book and learn.
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