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Monday, February 1, 2021
An annual celebration, Black History Month recognizes the contributions and role African American’s have played in U.S. History. President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling on the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments... |
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Sunday, January 31, 2021
Borrow a Book Club has added five new titles for you to reserve this winter! To view all the new titles and schedule your bag online, visit the Borrow a Book Club page and complete the online reservation request form. Don’t forget to give us a few titles you are interested in, just in case your... |
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Saturday, January 30, 2021
When each new year rolls around, we resolve to be the best we can be, for ourselves and our families. Common New Year's resolutions include losing weight (especially after the holidays and during a pandemic), making travel plans, renovating our homes, learning a language and finding a new hobby.... |
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Thursday, January 28, 2021
The Danish have a word for cozy; it's Hygee. According to Merriam-Webster, Hygge is “a quality of coziness that makes a person feel content and comfortable,” and what better feeling this time of year when it’s cold outside? If curling up by a fire drinking hot cocoa while wrapped in a soft blanket... |
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Kids everywhere love playing with LEGO bricks. And why not? LEGO encourages motor skills, creativity, teamwork, patience, problem solving and most importantly, fun! Celebrate National LEGO Day with these cool facts, and then - get building:
Ole Kirk Christiansen, a Danish carpenter, began making... |
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Monday, January 25, 2021
We all know 2020 hasn't gone as originally planned. We had to go without in-person story times and school visits from librarians, but there is some good that came out of this tumultuous year! Even with all the hurdles and heartbreak 2020 has thrown at us, some of you have still managed to expand... |
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Saturday, January 23, 2021
Brainfuse is a new educational resource for all ages that is being offered by the New Jersey State Library as part of the CARES Act. With Brainfuse, younger users have live access to tutors for most subjects, such as math, science and history. It also features an online writing lab with live staff... |
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Thursday, January 21, 2021
Like almost everything these days, the way kids learn looks a lot different now, especially for those learning to read. One thing that hasn't changed, though, is the way our librarians are ready to supplement learning with our favorite Easy Readers. When you're knee deep in memorizing sight words,... |
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Thursday, January 21, 2021
"Read Woke is a movement. It is a feeling. It is a style. It is a form of education. It is a call to action; it is our right as lifelong learners. It means arming yourself with knowledge in order to better protect your rights. Knowledge is power and no one can take it away. It means learning about... |
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Thursday, January 21, 2021
Every year, the publishing world puts out hundreds and hundreds of titles. Trying to pick out one to read can be a little daunting, but fear not! Your friendly library staff members are here to share some of their favorites for 2020.
Even if We Break by Marieke Nijkamp
Abby - Maple Shade Library... |
