Itching for adventure in the midst of a pandemic? Why not explore your own home state?! The library has great inspiration for a Colorado road trip. Here a few ideas to get you started: Backroads and Byways of Colorado: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions on OverDrive. This practical guidebook (updated for 2020!) includes the …
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Did you know that there’s a correlation between exposure to nature and lower levels of stress and anxiety? This week’s Gnome Zone Challenge helps you increase awareness of your natural surroundings and inspires imagination and creativity. Supplies needed: Yourself A place to sit, outside Optional: A journal and pens, pencils, markers or crayons Here’s what …
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Missing the Olympics? How about your favorite ball games? Check out these feel-good sports movies for a fun escape. Really satiate your sports cravings with this Binge Watch collection, 10 movies carefully curated by our librarians. There’s No Crying in Baseball Binge Watch Collection ( DVD) includes: The Bad News Bears, Eight Men Out, 42 …
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge has been a bit different from years past due to the pandemic, and we appreciate everyone who has joined us for a “Summer to Imagine” and stayed motivated to read great books. You still have until August 16, 2020 to set up your online account and record the minutes you’ve …
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Creating your own costumes from items around the house can help spur imagination as well as be a lesson in recycling and ‘use what you have.’ This week’s Gnome Zone Challenge teaches you how to make a your own Gnome Hat using materials from around the house. Remember to share your final project on social …