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Weelicious Cookbook is Delicious

Posted by Lissa Staley on January 25, 2013

A new family cookbook from Catherine McCord, Weelicious is subtitled “One Family. One Meal.” As a working mother, this is my dream. Being able to cook one meal that my whole family will eat. Fast, Fresh and Easy? Yes please. And if it makes leftovers or can be made ahead and frozen? Even better. I [...]

Preschool Fair to be Held at the Library

Posted by Lisa Coble-Krings on January 24, 2012

Attend the Parents as Teachers Preschool Fair Feb. 6

Visit one-on-one with preschool staff from 25 childcare centers around the county at the Parents as Teachers Preschool Fair Feb. 6.

Mother/Son Time at the Library Nurtures Reading Skills

Posted by Lisa Coble-Krings on January 19, 2012

Reading is the basis for everything. Whether it’s success in school or in day-to-day stuff like grocery shopping or ordering at a restaurant. School isn’t that far off for ShaMecha Simms’ 4-year-old boy, Tatum. They frequently use the library to work on his reading skills, and she credits the library with many of Tatum’s reading [...]

Sunnyside Up Saturday: Macaroni Soup

Posted by Nancy J Overmyer on August 14, 2011

(For ages 2-4 with an adult)
Saturday, August 20
10:00–11:00 am – Marvin Auditorium

Join “Miss Carole”,Dubbed “the Pied Piper of children’s music”, as she shows how songs, stories, fingerplays, rhythmic movement and instrument play will expand a child’s musical experience in a fun way.