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Melisa

Assistant Manager of Children's Services

I joined the Children's Services team in August 2019. I have a background in teen services, so I like helping with the tween programming. I enjoy reading a mix of children's, young adult and adult fiction and nonfiction. I am also an avid follower of Reese Witherspoon's book club in collaboration with Hello Giggles. Other than reading, I love spending time with my family and friends, traveling and crafting. Surprise talent/interest: I work at a yoga studio on the weekends, and I will be attending yoga instructor training next year.


Children’s Travel Bags

Posted by Melisa on December 1, 2020
Children & Tweens Children's Books, Education & Learning, Movies, Travel

Did you miss out on your yearly vacation? Or perhaps were you like me and wished for some time to destress from everything surrounding the pandemic? Our new Travel Bags are the perfect solution to your family vacation woes! These…

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Children’s Winter Reading Program: November 30–February 1

Posted by Melisa on November 30, 2020
Children & Tweens Children's Books, Reading, Winter Reading

Winter can be a hard and boring time because we are stuck at home with nothing to do. But don’t fret—we always have fun books and activities waiting for you! Our new Winter Reading Program is a fun way to…

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Tween Book Boxes Are Here

Posted by Melisa on November 30, 2020
Books & More Children & Tweens Middle Grade, Tween Book Boxes, Tweens

Our highly anticipated Tween Book Boxes are now available for checkout! If you’re constantly searching for something new to read, the frustration stops here! Tweens in grades 3–5 can stop by the Children’s Services Desk and check out the three…

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Get Your Broom Ready for the Yule Ball

Posted by Melisa on November 27, 2020
Children & Tweens Arts & Crafts, Yule Ball

The broom has been part of the magical world as long as we can remember—in movies, television and literature. I remember the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz carting her trusty broom. The opening credits of…

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Creativebug and Gratitude Art Journal

Posted by Melisa on May 21, 2020
Children & Tweens Resources & Services Arts & Crafts, Creativebug

Using creativity to express feelings and thoughts is such a great way to release stress, especially during this pandemic, where we should document our observations, feelings and thoughts to paper for the next generation. Personally, I have never been much…

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Write Kindness Letters

Posted by Melisa on May 13, 2020
Children & Tweens Events Arts & Crafts, Kindness, Kindness Day

Writing a letter to a friend, family member or even to someone you really admire is a fun way to connect. Now that I think of it, writing letters was a thing even before the telephone was created. It took…

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Virtual Animal Crossing Escape Room

Posted by Melisa on May 5, 2020
Children & Tweens Movies, Music & Entertainment Games, Video Games

Do you love Animal Crossing? Are you new to the series, or have you been playing it for years? I love Animal Crossing, and I have been playing it for years on Nintendo GameCube and Wii. Unfortunately, I am not…

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Creativebug and Watercolor Painting

Posted by Melisa on April 30, 2020
Books & More Resources & Services Art, Arts & Crafts, Creativebug, Hoopla

Creativebug has always been a favorite of mine since I first found out the library had access to it. Creativebug has thousands of award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. You can find projects…

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Virtual Storytime Kits: Pizza, Weather & Spring

Posted by Melisa on April 28, 2020
Books & More Children & Tweens Arts & Crafts, BookFlix, Creative Play, Hoopla, Little Pim, Spring, Storytime

We know it’s hard being stuck at home and unable to get to the library for your favorite storytimes. So we put together these easy-to-use, virtual storytime kits. Every kit focuses on a unique theme and includes a story, song,…

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