Johnny Appleseed Day

Johnny Appleseed Day

Today I am celebrating Johnny Appleseed day ! Why is it a holiday? Find out more here.... Children book Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about the American hero Johnny Appleseed! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!In this simple yet lively book, preschoolers will be introduced to [...]

Read Across America : At Library celebration

Read Across America : At Library celebration

Read Across America Week is celebrated from March 2 to 6 — it begins on the birthday of the beloved author, Dr. Seuss. The entire month of March, in fact, is dedicated to reading. The National Education Association (N.E.A.) aims to encourage reading and educate people about its benefits, especially among children and young adults. [...]

Vanilla Fairy Cupcakes

Vanilla Fairy Cupcakes

1 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 1/4 C AP flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup buttermilk Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cupcake/muffin pan with cupcake liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups flour, 1 1/4 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Set flour mix aside. [...]

Kidz Krewe: fairy garden

Kidz Krewe: fairy garden

This Saturday at the library is all about Fairy gardens. We are building an actual one in a container to enjoy with the kids. And making some paper fairy garden inspired paper crafts. From the Library : 🧚‍♀️. This is a magical, charming book. You feel as though you are walking through the woods, peering [...]

Kindness is my Superpower: Lisa Book Shelf

Kindness is my Superpower: Lisa Book Shelf

Today we celebrate the random act of kindness... Teach your children the power of Kindness, one of the most important skills a child can learn. Are you one of 90 percent of parents, saying that their top priorities for their kids is to be caring? This makes sense: Kindness and concern for others are held [...]

Kids crafts : kindness and friendship

Kids crafts : kindness and friendship

Today, we celebrate Random act of kindness.  At our Library: Library Bullitin board For a class project Projects to make : Friendship bracelets Straw Pipe cleaners Cut straws in small pieces.  Then thread on pipe cleaner until filled. Twist end. And cover with straw pieces.  Flowers  of friendship: Construction paper Glue Marker For smaller kids, [...]

Lisa Book shelf : Children Book and Recipe

Lisa Book shelf : Children Book and Recipe

The Runaway Beignet You're not gonna taste this little beignet! In this confectionary folktale adaptation, a lonely baker gets his wish when he sprinkles magic sugar on a beignet and it comes to life. The little beignet boy runs away but is in danger of being eaten by the hungry people of New Orleans. He [...]

Mardi Gras : Shoe Box floats

Mardi Gras : Shoe Box floats

Mardi Gras : Shoe Box floats  at New Orleans Library and will roll at 2pm. Come early and decorate your box. And join the Krewe and let's party ! Lisa Shoebox parade floats allow children an opportunity to use their minds as well as their arts and crafts skills, as they create the parade of their dreams. How to [...]

Saturday Kids crafts

Saturday Kids crafts

Happy Saturday! And today, it's all about fun easy crafts for kids or adults to make with supplies on hand. I love sharing craft projects with kids at our local library to make the holidays special.So grab a shoe box and a few supplies amd Lets get Crafting.... Valentine Box and Cards : We covered [...]

The Crêpes of Wrath: A Pancake House Mystery

The Crêpes of Wrath: A Pancake House Mystery

USA TODAY BESTSELLER • In the debut of a delightful cozy mystery series, Sarah Fox introduces a charming new heroine who finds herself in a sticky situation: stacking pancakes, pouring coffee, and investigating murder.Bonus content: includes original recipes inspired by the Flip Side Pancake House menu!When Marley McKinney’s aging cousin, Jimmy, is hospitalized with pneumonia, she [...]