Strategies for Struggling or Reluctant Readers
I’ve written before about the challenges of being your child’s teacher during this pandemic, and today’s post is on the same topic. Because, wow, this is hard.
Always Available on Hoopla: Humor
Sometimes current events can feel overwhelming. Taking time out of the day to enjoy a funny story can lighten our mood and provide a much-needed distraction. These humorous eBooks are … Continued
Always Available on Hoopla: You binge watched Tiger King. Now what?
Hey all you cool cats and kittens. (Sorry, I couldn’t help myself.) Has the saying truth is stranger than fiction ever felt more relevant? As someone who has long had … Continued
Rediscovering Childhood Favorites on Hoopla
Seeing as we are watching a little more television than normal, my son has really taken an interest in hearing about the shows and cartoons we liked to watch growing up. Over lunch the other day, he asked if there were any shows that we watched as a kid that he could still see today. I was amazed at how much I rediscovered on Hoopla. Maybe you’ll go down a rabbit hole too and discover some of your own nostalgic favorites!
Always Available on Hoopla: Historical Fiction
Sometimes current events can feel overwhelming. Escaping to the past through historical fiction can help distract us from an uncertain present. These eBooks are always available through Hoopla. You can … Continued
Listen Together: Perfect Picks for an Assortment of Ages
If your family likes listening to books together, check out the list of kids’ audiobooks we’ve put together on OverDrive. There are books intended for a variety of ages and even grown-ups will likely find something to enjoy and/or ponder.
Plan a Virtual Book Club With Your Friends
We miss seeing you in our spaces and we miss hosting in-person book clubs in our locations. Until it is safe to do so again, we want to offer an … Continued
The End of March Doesn’t Mean the End of Brackets
I have always enjoyed all the brackets the pop-up throughout March and all the different winners that people choose. Well, I realized recently that just because March ends, doesn’t mean that all the … Continued
Always Available on Hoopla: Mindfulness and Meditation
Sometimes current events can feel overwhelming. Practicing mindfulness and meditation can help reduce anxiety and boost resilience. These self-care titles are always available as eBooks through Hoopla. You can link … Continued
COVID-19 Resources: Urgent Community Needs
When the COVID-19 crisis hit, so much became uncertain, but one thing didn’t change and that is our ability to do what we need to do to help our neighbors. … Continued