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In the series Spy School by Stuart Gibbs, 12-year-old Ben Ripley finds out he has been chosen to attend a super-secret CIA academy. It’s so secret that even his family and friends don’t know he is going. They think he’s going…

Teens and tweens, are you up for a challenge? From June 7 to July 18, take part in our fun photo scavenger hunt for a chance to win prizes! Each week, we’ll share a photo prompt, and whether it’s taken…

The latest author and illustrator to be featured in an Inspirations kit is Vashti Harrison! You can make a paper doll (based on her illustrations in the Little Leaders series) and two outfits for the doll to wear. You can…

Did you know that we recently welcomed a new Bookmobile? This full-service, tech-friendly mobile branch of our library will soon begin making community stops, bringing library resources (and lots of fun) to our community! Why should you visit our new…

We are featuring a second author and illustrator in an Inspirations kit! Stop by the Children’s Services Desk and pick up a bag while supplies last. Our latest kit highlights S.D. Nelson. Each bag contains materials and instructions for galaxy…

When I was growing up (many years ago), there was no cable or internet. Instead of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, we expressed ourselves through the written word and kept our memories in journals, photo albums and scrapbooks. During this past…

When I first started working as a certified occupational therapy assistant in the early 2000s, the idea of using a fidget for focus and attention was not very well known outside of the therapy world. When I suggested the use…

“Sometimes I long so much to do landscape, just as one would go for a long walk to refresh oneself, and in all of nature, in trees for instance, I see expression and a soul.”—Vincent Van Gogh (from an 1882…

Pick up an Inspirations kit at the Children’s Services Desk! This is a new program where kids of all ages can get inspired and discover diverse authors and artists through hands-on activities. The first featured author and illustrator is Grace…

It’s been a long 15 months since we’ve been able to hold in-person events, but as we move into summer, we’re looking forward to getting together outdoors once again! Join us all summer long for exciting events out in the…