Category Archives: Book Review

Earth Day 2023

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Denise

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, it now includes events in more than 193 countries. These four brand new picture books pay tribute … Continue reading →

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Library Game Nights

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Denise

Tabletop and board games aren’t just for rainy days or awkward family events anymore. As the game industry grows, people of all ages are jumping to play “the original social network.” In our ever-increasing technological world, playing old-school games is … Continue reading →

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April is Financial Literacy Month

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Denise

The American Library Association, in collaboration with the FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation), has released Thinking Money for All Kids: Diverse and Inclusive Reads to Teach Young People about Money, a free resource for library workers. Available now as a … Continue reading →

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Joint Youth Services Retreat on September 2

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Denise

This year the retreat will be held on Thursday, September 2, via Zoom, 1-5 pm.  Register here by August 31! Presentations and workshops at the retreat will include: 1:00-1:50  American Indian Youth: Living and Learning in the Twenty-First Century with Dr. Barbara … Continue reading →

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One Book, One Nebraska Activities and Book Reviews

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Sharon

The Nebraska Library Commission has created a number of activities and games to go along with this year’s One Book for Nebraska Kids and One Book for Nebraska Teens book selections, which are available on the Library Commission’s website: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/Youth/OBOK/. … Continue reading →

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20 Book Series Kids Should Read

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Sharon

20 Book Series Worth Your Kids’ Time

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The Missing Masterpiece by Jeanne M. Dams

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Sharon

The ever-intrepid Dorothy Martin is in France, visiting Mont-Saint-Michel; currently without her husband Alan, who is down with a broken ankle, Dorothy visits the site alone, only to fall and need help getting back down to sea level. While conversing … Continue reading →

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Twenty three books you need to read before watching the movie

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Sharon

Because the book is always better! https://www.buzzfeed.com/farrahpenn/books-you-need-to-read-before-watching-them-on-netflix?utm_term=.gwZYZPN4PM&bffbbooks#.xpgKpXy2XE

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2017-2018 Golden Sower Nominees

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Sharon

Check out the nominees for this coming year at: 2017-2018 Golden Sower Nominees

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High Jinx

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Sharon

In High Jinx by Shannon Esposito, Elle Pressley is a doga (doggie yoga) instructor on Moon Key, a getaway for the very rich.  Invited to a party by one of her clients, Elle finds the hanged body of the owner … Continue reading →

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