Blog courtesy of https://booklistqueen.com/june-2020-book-releases/ June 2020 Book Releases The Girl from Widow Hills by Megan Miranda As a child, Olivia disappeared one night while sleepwalking, only to be found safe days later. After years of enduring fame, Olivia moved away and changed her name. With the 20th Anniversary of her miracle rescue coming up, she …
Bigger Than Books Article courtesy of “Wired” “Libraries are one of the few places that anybody can go to without the expectation of having to buy something,” says Darcy Brixey, a Seattle-based library manager who has worked in public and academic libraries for 20 years. She adds, “It’s the very basic thing of being able …
Courtesy of the Governor’s Council @ https://www.indianadisabilityawareness.org/campaign/ It’s Time to see people, not punchlines. Hey, did you hear the one about the annual event that promotes independence, integration, and inclusion of all people with disabilities? Each March, we celebrate Disability Awareness Month throughout Indiana. On this, the 30th year for this important event, we chose …
Article courtesy of http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teens-need-libraries Did you Know? Approximately 14 million middle and high school students are on their own after school. 8 in 10 Americans want all children and teens to have some type of organized activity or safe place to go after school. The hours between 3 and 6 p.m. are the peak hours …
For young readers, even those not yet reading, the value of libraries cannot be overstated. They open doors to a relationship with reading that can translate to well-rounded students and engaged citizens. By giving children space, opportunity and encouragement to lose themselves learning about any subject they desire, children can be made to feel comfortable …
The Abyss Surrounds Us by Emily Skrutskie (series) For Cassandra Leung, bossing around sea monsters is just the family business. She’s been a Reckoner trainer-in-training ever since she could walk, raising the genetically-engineered beasts to defend ships as they cross the pirate-infested NeoPacific. But when the pirate queen Santa Elena swoops in on Cas’s first …
Early Literacy Skills Babies are born with the ability to process language. Early on they are increasingly aware of the language we use and start to form words. Reading, talking and singing with them helps build language skills. Early literacy skills are necessary to: Build vocabulary Learn how language works Learn how to handle and …
If you are overwhelmed by computer technology and the scope of it, there is a website dedicated to helping senior citizens build their computer skills. SeniorNet offers the following: Basic Computer Training Basic Computer Classes Help Navigating Employment Opportunities Online Help Navigating Senior Living Options Online SeniorNet ia nonprofit organization specializing in computer and Internet …
Library Bill of Rights The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. I. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not …
Working Hours – 765-628-6206After Hours – 765-860-1075 The Greentown Glass Museum was dedicated on June 13, 1970, the 67th anniversary of the burning of the Indiana Tumbler and Goblet Company. This brought to a reality the dream of several local citizens. They wanted a place to properly display over 700 pieces of the precious Greentown …
