Where The Child Things Are
Dear Grown-Up: Let’s Write a Letter
By: Cristina Bueno, Youth Associate Writing letters, even just mailing a card, seems to be a thing of the past nowadays. With all the new ways to connect and keep in touch (email, texting, video chatting), how important is it for our kids to write and send cards? In my opinion, very. Letter writing is a way for kids to
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What Does the Vox Say?
By: Melissa Hilt, Community Engagement Librarian Over the past few years, we have had more and more people telling us they no longer own a CD player at home, and new cars often don’t come with one, either. Playaways are available at the library for adults and older kids, and we also have apps to check out books on a mobile
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Hygge (Hue-guh): Let’s Get Cozy
By: Amy Waters, School Liaison This is not a quiet time of year. Holidays, weather, work, and school all seem to require more of us. I don’t know about you, but last week has me feeling the need for a little hygge (hue-guh). This Danish concept is used to describe a feeling or a moment that is, essentially, calm and
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Sensory Play All Day
By: Alexa Moffat, Youth Associate As the name suggests, sensory play incorporates your senses of sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing, as well as your senses of balance and movement. While you might think of preschool or your local children’s museum as being the only places to supply your kiddo with sensory play opportunities, you can easily provide them at
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New to Nonfiction? Recommendations for Young Readers
By: Kate Easley, Youth Librarian My second grader recently brought home his reading log from school. This year the students in his class are tasked with finding books from different genres, and the first three assigned were fantasy, realistic fiction, and nonfiction. My son loves fantasy, and almost everything he reads includes a talking toilet, lifelike robot, or complaining crayons.
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Veterans Day: Making it Meaningful for Kids
By: Kelli Rolston, Youth Associate Every year, on November 11, we honor veterans, living and deceased, who have served our country. It is difficult for many children to imagine the ways service members risked their lives and the hardships they endured to protect our freedom. How can you help your child show veterans their appreciation and gratitude? 1. Display your
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Celebremos! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage and El Día De Los Muertos
By: Cristina Bueno, Youth Associate National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15 through October 15, honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of people from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. El Día De Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a multi-day holiday celebrated October 31 through November 2. It originated in central and
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Congratulations Summer Readers!
By: Melissa Hilt, Youth Department Assistant Director GEPL Reads for SCARCE officially ended on Sunday, September 2, and I am happy to announce that we surpassed our goals! The Youth Department exceeded our reading goal of 70,000 hours with 71,532 hours read – well done! The Adult Department also exceeded their goal of 4,000 books, reading 4,151 books. As the result of
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School-Year Rituals Can Keep Families Connected
By: Amy Waters, School Liaison Whether it’s a daily bedtime routine, a weekly pizza and a movie night, or annual holiday or birthday traditions, many of us can point to a ritual we have in our families. In her book, The Book of New Family Traditions: How to Create Great Rituals for Holidays and Every Day, Meg Cox highlights the
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Can’t Sit Still? Tips to Make Reading Together More Enjoyable
By: Katy Almendinger, Early Literacy Librarian Not every child can sit still long enough to listen to a story, and that’s OK! It’s natural to have concerns about how to raise a reader when your child can’t sit still. I have some tips to help make reading together a more enjoyable experience. Interactive and Dynamic Stories Some of my favorite stories
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