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StackPacks

Posted: August 20, 2019

By: Alexa Moffat, Youth Associate

You asked for bundles of books…now, they’re here! Perhaps you are in a hurry to get to your child’s sports practice or you’re looking for picture books but don’t know where to start. Maybe your toddler is melting down and you need to grab something quickly. If any of these statements rings true for you,

Hello, Homeschoolers!

Posted: August 13, 2019

By: Kate Easley, Youth Librarian

Hello, homeschoolers! It’s almost back to school time! For some students, that means boarding a bus and heading to a traditional school building. But for others, it means clearing off tables at home and checking the supplies in the closet to prepare for another year of homeschooling. If this is the case in your family,

Back to School

Posted: August 6, 2019

By: Cathy Mori, Youth Librarian

Freshly sharpened pencils, brand new, unbroken crayons lined up in their box, a full bottle of glue, a blank notebook. These are some of the small joys of going back to school. But unfortunately, not all children are able to experience these small joys if they live in poverty or are homeless and their families

All the Right Tools

Posted: July 30, 2019

By: Tom Malinowski, Middle School Librarian

School is starting up soon! Are you ready? Being prepared with the right tools can help you ease into a new academic year. Planners, sharpened pencils, and an awesome attitude are a must. But did you know that GEPL also has amazing (and free!) digital resources available at your fingertips? NoveList K-8 Chapter books that

Arts and Crafts

Posted: July 23, 2019

By: Melissa Hilt, Community Engagement Librarian

Arts and crafts. There are people who hear these two words and the creative juices just start flowing. I hear these words and to be honest, it gives me a little bit of anxiety. I am not the creative type. I might be able to come up with an idea but figuring out how to

Summer is for Singing!

Posted: July 16, 2019

By: Heather McCammond-Watts, Youth Department Director

“Summertime…and the living is easy.” “Here comes the sun!” “Sunshine, on my shoulders, makes me happy.” There are so many wonderful songs celebrating the glories of summertime. Music is the universal language, and children naturally respond to a tune. Ask any child over the age of five, “What letter comes after J?” and they will

Explore

Posted: July 9, 2019

By: Amy Waters, School Liaison

Summer is a great time for exploring the world around you. Whether you take a trip out of state or go to a park right in your own neighborhood, there are many new things to be discovered. This year, I was invited to visit friends on an island that is part of Massachusetts called Martha’s

Happy 4th of July!

Posted: July 2, 2019

By: Katy Almendinger, Early Literacy Librarian

The 4th of July is almost here! What do you think of when you think about July 4th? My parents love to tell the story of how they promised me ice cream because the fireworks were rained out—but all the ice cream stores in the nearby tiny towns were closed. Which meant no ice cream

Wizards Unite!

Posted: June 25, 2019

By: Christina Keasler, Youth Department Assistant Director and Youth Technology Librarian

It’s finally here! I got the buzz alert. Wizards Unite is available! In 2016, Pokémon GO was a huge deal. It opened the door for augmented reality (AR) to be commonly used and also brought AR into mainstream vocabulary. Augmented reality is similar to virtual reality (VR), but with one main difference. VR puts you

International Sushi Day

Posted: June 18, 2019

By: Cathy Mori, Youth Librarian

Today is International Sushi Day. Who even knew there was a day to celebrate sushi, a Japanese food that has become popular worldwide? And it is so easy to celebrate: just eat some sushi. A completely unofficial celebration, International Sushi Day first appeared on Facebook in 2009. First, let’s clear up some misconceptions: sushi does