Are you looking for a title that we’ve showcased out in the community? Looking for the book that inspired the current display here at the library? Or the one that was used to plan out the workshop we held last month? This is the page that holds all those titles. Plus any other bits and pieces that our librarians thought you might be interested in. Welcome to our Book Pile.
“In order to see birds, it is necessary to become a part of the silence.” -Robert Lynd
If you've been into the library lately, you may have noticed that our winter theme is birds. They're on the windows, hanging from the ceiling, and even "hidden" around the library for our scavenger hunt. I have always been a bird lover. As a young child, I was...
Attitude of Gratitude
November. Already? Wasn't summer just a few weeks ago? Halloween has come and gone , and that familiar chill is in the air. The mornings are dark and frosty, and soon enough- snow! We're in the final stretch of fall folks! This time of year makes me feel reflective....
“Just living isn’t enough,” said the butterfly, “one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower.” – Hans Christian Anderson
It all started one morning this July when I went out to water my flowers. I planted quite a few new perennials this year, and had a few more coming back for their second year. Among those was one of my favorites, butterflyweed or "Asclepias Tuberosa". You know- the...
Did you know
DID YOU KNOW that hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards, that hummingbirds are only found in the western hemisphere and that there are over 330 species of them --or that they have no sense of smell but find our bright colored feeders or flowers by...
“The Very Hungry Caterpillar is about hope. You, like the little caterpillar, will grow up, unfold your wings, and fly off into the future.” –Eric Carle
If I'm honest, I really didn't know too much about butterflies before planning our next crafternoon project. I've always appreciated their pretty colors among my flowers and knew that they played an important role as pollinators, but I think I really...