Debbie Varga has been a volunteer with the Library for the last three years. As a retired Family and Consumer Science teacher, she helps people learn to sew by teaching or assisting with sewing classes. Why did Debbie decide to become a library volunteer? She...
Do you have an upcoming event that needs a little custom flair? The Exchange Makerspace has Cricut® Maker machines—the perfect tool to help you create those personalized invitations and decorations. Last Spring, a maker named Tracy used the makerspace Cricut® machines...
I’ve been making things with the Library’s 3D printers for a few years now. I love how the machine can take a 3D model (.stl file) and add material until you have an object. In industry settings this process is called additive manufacturing. Imagine my delight when I...
What happens when you take an idea of something you want to make and mix it up with 3D modeling and some persistence? Answer: 3D printing at the Library! Take your idea from concept to reality (or prototype it) with 3D printing. The Library has Sindoh 3D...
Chances are you have heard something about the benefits of mindfulness. When you imagine the word 'mindfulness,' what images come to mind? Do you imagine sitting cross-legged on top of a mountain? Meditating at a secluded retreat center? Undergoing years of intense...
Utilice la herramienta de traducción debajo de esta página para traducir este artículo y sitio web Would it surprise you to learn that 21 percent of adults in the United States (that’s about 43 million) struggle with reading or cannot read1? The ability to read...
Janet is a champion of volunteering. She was a Girl Scout leader for over 28 years and held various leadership positions during that time. Currently she is a volunteer with Steady Stitchers, a Home Extension club that donates handmade sewn items to local businesses...
It’s never been easier to explore your questions about authors, illustrators, and books! Add the new TeachingBooks Book Connections extension to your Chrome browser and instantly power up Google searches about anything, including children’s or young adult lit, to its...
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