Category: At the Library

At the Library, Bell Ringer

School time : Monopoly game

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School time : Monopoly game

Monopoly is a board game currently published by Hasbro. In the game, players roll two six-sided dice to move around the game board, buying and trading properties, and developing them with houses and hotels. ... The game is named after the economic concept of monopoly—the domination of a market by a single entity. Today's lesson is all about business and economics and having [...]

At the Library, Book Spotlight

Buried in Books (Bibliophile Mystery Book 12)

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Buried in Books (Bibliophile Mystery Book 12)

Today @ the Library -it's time for our Alphabet Soup Reading Challenge Letter B . More information here: https://www.escapewithdollycas.com/2020-reading-challenges In the latest in this New York Times bestselling series, matrimony and murder collide as San Francisco book-restoration expert Brooklyn Wainwright walks down the aisle. . .Brooklyn has it all covered. She's triple-checked her wedding to-do list, and [...]

At the Library, Book Spotlight

Library Reads : Becoming by Michelle Obama

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Library Reads : Becoming by Michelle Obama

Every Tuesday and Thursday I work at our local public library and I share what people are reading : Today's book : An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK • NAACP IMAGE AWARD WINNERIn a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, [...]

At the Library, Family/ School

In My Classroom : Science

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In My Classroom : Science

Today a fun science experience in the kitchen with the kids. Lisa For the rock candy A wooden skewer (you can also use a clean wooden chopstick)A clothespin1 cup of water2-3 cups of sugarA tall narrow glass or jar Rock Candy Clip the wooden skewer into the clothespin so that it hangs down inside the [...]

At the Library, Holiday/Festival

Library Holiday party

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Library Holiday party

Santa visits to read and the kids make fun craft items to take home.....Lisa Crafts projects Trees from magazines : This folded with alternate pages to make double tier tree. Here's some basic directions https://www.instructables.com/id/Great-Looking-Christmas-Tree-from-a-Magazine/ Salt Dough : 4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup table salt1 1/2 cups warm waterGlitter, paint, and ribbon, for decoration In [...]

At the Library, Book Spotlight, Tuesday Book Club

National Young Read Day

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National Young Read Day

This Tuesday\s blog post is something dear to my heart! Young Read Day ! I am honored to be the part time volunteer librarian for my town so I can bring the joy of reading to everyone. Lisa Young Readers Day is a annual event held on the second Tuesday of November and recognizes the [...]

At the Library

Hounds of the Basket Stitch

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Hounds of the Basket Stitch

My today's Book Review : The Black Sheep Knitters come to the aid of two sisters—one a victim and one a suspect . . . Maggie Messina knows that knitting is not only enjoyable, it also calms both the mind and soul. She’s happy to visit two sisters, Holly and Rose Piper, and teach them [...]