• Lists

    16 Middle Grade Titles Set on an Island

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    It’s the beginning of March, it’s cold and damp, still not sunny and bright enough for my liking which is what inspired this book list! I need a little escape right about now and an island setting sounds perfect! Sometimes, in books, the setting almost becomes a character because an…

  • Lifestyle

    2021 Blogging A to Z: Theme Reveal

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    In the midst of one blogging challenge and I’m already working on the next month’s! I’ve been participating in the Blogging A to Z Challenge since 2016. It’s such a fun way to blog and really pushes me to create content in a really unique way. Each letter of the…

  • Lifestyle

    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 5/18/2020

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    Last Week Before the coronavirus hit, my partner and I had planned a few home improvement projects that we’re now finally able to start working on (with contractors being allowed to work again). Besides a new roof (and gutters) and a fence for the dog, we’ve been looking at getting…

  • Lifestyle

    2020 AtoZ Blogging Challenge Recap

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    In the midst of the coronavirus and the closed library, I was still able to complete the 2020 AtoZ Blogging Challenge with my theme: Books & Cooks! All 26 letters, with 26 spices (if you stretch your imagination a bit) and 26 titles! It’s been a crazy journey and I…

  • Thematic Book Lists

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    Genres for All Ages Adventure Fairy Tales Fantasy Funny (Humor) Historical Fiction Magical Realism Mystery Nonfiction Realistic Fiction Scary (Horror) Science Fiction Sports Pop Culture Disney Princess Traits Level Up: Pairing Video Games with Children’s and YA Books Marvel Cinematic Universe A to Z Themes Themes Board Books & Picture…

  • Reviews

    #blogbookaday: Dough Knights and Dragons

    Summary:  “In a mythical kingdom, a knight and a dragon cook up a delicious plan to save their friendship! In Dough Knights and Dragons, a curious knight and an amiable dragon meet serendipitously, and instantly bond over their shared love of baking. But the friends are filled with sadness when, according to…

  • Middle School ProgramsĀ 

    We have a great group of middle school kids (5th – 8th grades) that use our library and I really enjoy providing quality, fun programs for these kids to attend! Program Ideas