Posted in Explore and Discover on January 5, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Sheri Boggs From mild curiosity to intensive study, research can come from a variety of impulses. Our Digital Library offers a suite of online resources from Gale that are exceptional for learning more about whatever interests you, including personal, academic, and professional topics. Gale General OneFile This online resource has a database con […]
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Posted in Explore and Discover on December 29, 2021 at 6:00 am
“You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have,” Maya Angelou said in an interview. From my experience, this is absolutely true. This means that including creative goals in your New Year’s resolutions could lead to a more productive and inspirational 2022. Our libraries offer plenty of ways to help with creative goals, incl […]
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Posted in News on December 17, 2021 at 4:00 am
Our catalog is moving to a new online platform, December 20–22. This move will improve the speed of the library’s catalog and help reduce possible errors. What to expect on Monday–Wednesday, December 20–22... […]
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Posted in Explore and Discover on December 8, 2021 at 6:00 am
The holiday season is when I love to give books as presents to family and friends. I read a wide variety of titles throughout the year, and inevitably, as I’m reading, I’ll think of someone who will also enjoy the book. So, I’ve complied this list of books that could make great gifts for your loved ones too. I’ve sorted them into interests […]
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Posted in Explore and Discover on December 2, 2021 at 7:45 am
Here’s the science behind chocolate-covered cherries: the center liquifies inside the chocolate coating. This can make for a fun discussion, especially if you have young helpers in the kitchen. Kids may not believe you at first, but you can drop some culinary science. […]
Tags: adults, baking, candy making, cherries, chocolate, cooking, crafting, holiday, recipe, recipes, teens
Posted in Explore and Discover on November 23, 2021 at 6:00 am
Leisure readers, students, and people engaged in professional literature research will find quick searches to quality information (without advertisements getting in the way) when using Gale Literature: Litfinder. Litfinder is found in our Digital Library and is a fantastic tool for lovers of contemporary and classic literature from around the world […]
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Posted in kids, Parents and Teachers on November 19, 2021 at 6:00 am
Now that school is in full swing, homework assignments for many students have started in earnest. Whatever the age of the student, and whether it’s you or someone in your household, we have some great digital resources to help get you through the school year. […]
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Posted in Explore and Discover, Prime Time on November 3, 2021 at 6:00 am
Most people don’t like to think about death. Often, we think of “setting one’s affairs in order” as a task that only belongs to the mature crowd. But life is fragile at every age. Car accidents happen, as do natural disasters. It’s not a bad idea to put a few instructions in writing even if death feels far off. An added benefit of explori […]
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Posted in Explore and Discover, News on November 1, 2021 at 6:00 am
About Civic Lab Online Civic Lab Online provides information on issues facing our community for you to explore. Take a look at thought-provoking materials for teens and adults that allow us to engage in open conversation and grow together as a community. You’ll find all past topics on the Civic Lab Online web page. The Land […]
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Posted in Explore and Discover on October 27, 2021 at 7:00 am
Lately, I’ve been in the mood for books that are happier, or at least mostly uplifting. My sense is I am not alone in this desire. While these books have sad moments and deal with life’s challenges, they will hopefully leave you feeling positive and encouraged when you turn that last page. […]
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