Celebrating Trees in Library Park

Arbor Day is coming up on Friday, April 30 and we are excited to celebrate trees everywhere! But let’s bring the celebration a little more local for now…specifically to Library Park, which surrounds the Old Town Library. Did you know that Library Park is designated as an arboretum? It is made up of many special …

Travel to the Tropics without Leaving Your Couch

We all know daydreaming about travel feels good. Chances are, you’ve been doing plenty of it during the COVID-19 pandemic, when we’re all staying home more and traveling less. The good news is, anticipating, daydreaming, and reminiscing about travel is a valuable source of happiness – and you don’t actually have to go anywhere to …

1-2-3 Brain Break: Build a Blanket Fort

Brain Breaks are short activities, often only 1-3 minutes long, that help kids get ready to learn or refocus on the task at hand. They often involve physical activity and movement though relaxing activities can also boost mental brain power. So in addition to encouraging your kids to participate in these fun breaks, join the …

1-2-3 Brain Break: Keep it Up – Balloons

Brain Breaks are short activities, often only 1-3 minutes long, that help kids get ready to learn or refocus on the task at hand. They often involve physical activity and movement though relaxing activities can also boost mental brain power. So in addition to encouraging your kids to participate in these fun breaks, join the …

1-2-3 Brain Break: How Big Was a Dinosaur?

Brain Breaks are short activities, often only 1-3 minutes long, that help kids get ready to learn or refocus on the task at hand. They often involve physical activity and movement though relaxing activities can also boost mental brain power.   So, in addition to encouraging your kids to participate in these fun breaks, join the kiddos …