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Ahh… the changing of seasons—rolling right into the -ber months. My favorite change is from summer to fall because, while the days are getting shorter, the mornings and evenings are cooler, and the afternoons are finally a little more mild. Something about this shift always brings me right back to…
Sometimes you need a self-help book. Sometimes you need a long walk. And sometimes you need to turn up the punk rock loud enough that whatever irritated you today doesn’t stand a chance. As a millennial girl, I have to admit that punk rock has always been one of my…
Horror Books at the Library Ready to get a little scared? Sarah and Cassondra have been digging through the shelves to find some of their favorite horror reads, from creepy and unsettling to downright terrifying. Whether you’re a seasoned horror reader or just looking for something spooky to curl up…
To be totally transparent, I do not to CrossFit. I am not a very athletic person. I grew up watching sports more in the X-Game field. Since I have moved to Gillette and started lifting weights, I use that term loosely. I enjoy resistance training! I quickly became fascinated watching…
One of my favorite things about working at the library has been discovering books that inspire me in ways I didn’t expect. Recently, I picked up four books that, although different in style, all centered around themes that are deeply important to me: home, family, food, hospitality, and creating meaningful…
Then I love reading like I love breathing air. When you love something that much, you engage with it any way that you can. Reading has always been a concrete absolute in my life. I credit this to my Mom, who fostered my love of reading to connect with me…
Raptors are awesome birds! From huge soaring eagles and agile hawks to the mysterious owls, birds of prey have always captivated people. Formerly misunderstood and hunted, raptors are now appreciated for their important roles as apex predators in their environment, as well as for their beauty and power. Watching and…
Then: One of my first recollections of reading as a kid was in 2nd grade when I discovered The Bailey School Kids, Goosebumps, and the Chip Hilton sports series. I enjoyed all of these books so much that I won an AR reading contest at my elementary school and was…
Robert Frost (1874-1963): American, realistic depictions of rural life, examining social and philosophical themes, conversational and realism poetry, traditional poetic style, villanelle (three line stanzas followed by a four line stanza) and sonnets, modernist style, humor and wisdom Popular Poems: The Road Not Taken, Stopping By Woods On a Snowy…
I remember the first book I ever read. It was called Spooky Sounds by Noodles. The moment that the words began to take form, and I could read them, it was off to the races! I always loved reading. I was that kid that relished silent reading time in class,…