Native History and Voices
The Thanksgiving story is usually told from the perspective of the white Separatists (later called Pilgrims) coming from England via the Netherlands, but they did…
Thanksgiving and Gratitude, Past and Present
On Thanksgiving Day, the myth goes, we remember the “first Thanksgiving,” where Pilgrims and Native Americans celebrated a good harvest and shared a meal. But…
Innovation and Creativity
What makes us create? Are play and creativity linked? Perhaps some people are not more creative than others; rather it is their approach to problems…
Watercolor Art Therapy for Kids (and their Grown-Ups)
This year has brought a fair amount of stress into all of our lives. Lets all take a minute, a few deep breaths, and relax…
Election and Voting Information for Kids and their Grown-Ups
Have your kids been asking you about the upcoming election? If you have been trying to find a good way to explain our voting system…
Art Thieves, Forgers, and Frauds!
From the ancient tombs of Egypt¸ the still unsolved Gardner Heist and the epic stories of the heroic Monument’s Men, art thefts have fascinated readers…
DIY Gross Halloween Fun (and a booklist)
Looking for a way to add some gross to your Halloween costume? Or maybe you just want to play a creepy prank on family or…
Great Canadian Reads
A list from Erin, your favorite (ok, only) Canadian librarian. O Canada! What’s not to love? Endless winters, Tim Hortons coffee, The Tragically Hip, and…
National Friends of Libraries Week (Oct. 18-24): Books about Friendships
What better way to celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week than to read a book about friendship? Here are picture books, novels, and nonfiction about…
DIY Fix It
Got stuff? Sure you do! Does it break? You bet’cha! We’ve got some DIY reads for the home owners and bicyclists! Or if you are…