TREASURES ON THE SHELVES
Treasures on the Shelves — Spread kindness like confetti
We have many special days in the month of November, including Election Day, Veteran’s Day, World Kindness Day, and Thanksgiving. We also celebrate Picture Book ...
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TREASURES ON THE SHELVES
Treasures on the Shelves — A time for costumes
This is a great time of year to read a good Halloween book with your child. In addition to many books about fall and autumn, ...
by Connie Krupa, Friday, October 28, 2022 2:00 pm
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Treasures on the Shelves — It’s National Library Card Sign-Up Month
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. As many of us were growing up, the library card was a very important part of going to ...
by Connie Krupa, Friday, September 16, 2022 5:00 pm
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Treasures on the Shelves — Consider books outside of a series
We are always looking for something to celebrate at our public libraries. Today we are celebrating Rupert Grint Day. You may remember him as Harry ...
by Connie Krupa, Friday, August 26, 2022 3:58 pm
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Treasures on the Shelves — Reading to children improves their ability to learn
Our children will soon be preparing to return to the classroom. Hopefully, they have done some reading over the summer. If not, now is a ...
by Connie Krupa, Saturday, August 6, 2022 9:25 am
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Treasures on the Shelves — Encouraging teenagers to read
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find a way to get your teenager to read. As your child enters the teen ...
by Connie Krupa, Saturday, June 25, 2022 10:30 am
TREASURES ON THE SHELVES
Treasures on the Shelves — Learn about Juneteenth
June has arrived… a month for weddings, vacations, outdoor play and Juneteenth. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration honoring the official end of slavery in ...
by Connie Krupa, Saturday, June 4, 2022 10:00 am
TREASURES ON THE SHELVES
Treasures on the Shelves — Great books for young readers
This week our focus is on books for three and four year olds. This is the beginning stages of reading. Parents and caregivers know the ...
by Connie Krupa, Saturday, May 14, 2022 11:00 am
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Treasures on the shelves — Easter history, celebrations and more
As we near the end of March, we know Easter will be coming up faster than Peter Cottontail hopping down the bunny trail. Which means ...
by Connie Krupa, Thursday, April 14, 2022 10:47 am
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Treasures on the Shelves — Connecting with your library
In the lobby of the Ripberger library in Kenbridge, we have a table with a jigsaw puzzle, usually in various stages of completion. Patrons are ...