As we turn the page on the calendar to begin a new year, we wanted to take a moment to revisit some of the strategic projects that happened in 2021 before looking forward to what you can expect from your libraries in the year ahead. 2021 Rewind At the start of the year, we shared …
Book Choices to Honor Veterans Day 2021 This week, we honor Veterans Day by acknowledging the sacrifices of service members across the United States and abroad. To practice your gratitude for veterans and currently serving service members, check out this selection of literature gathered by our Librarians. Choices for all ages are listed below! Adult Picks The United …
Hallmark Channel movies and countdown to Christmas – a holiday tradition! These are heartwarming movies where the characters are kind, the love stories are predictable, and the endings are always happy. These movies share the same settings and storylines – often small-town communities where conflicts are resolved, and love wins all. It’s escapism for long …
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I don’t actually remember the first time I came across the word “hygge.” It was at least two years ago. Probably as a hash-tagged term on some Instagram account. Or maybe it was after my aunt did one of those ancestry DNA tests and we all found out our Gaelic heritage is tied to Scandinavia. …
Quick disclaimer: I’m not a cake baker. I can’t bake cookies to save my life. Homemade brownies turn out, meh. But I was really interested in trying to bake and decorate a fun Christmas cake this year since I knew the Library had bakeware to borrow from the Gadgets & Things Collection. Now, the art …
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