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National Novel Writing Month
 Did you know that November is National Novel Writing Month?There's even an official non-profit NaNoWriMo organization.Every year, thousands of writers (amateur and professional both) sit down on...
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Flu Season - also, COVID Tests are Here!
It's that time of year again. It's getting cold outside and we're starting to feel the effects of the dry air. We're huddling up inside in close proximity, and before you know it, the whole house is...
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 Hello again to our beloved patrons, and if I haven't seen you yet, happy new year!We're most of the way through January already. 2023 already feels like a long time ago, doesn't it? And yet I swear...
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Be Mine... or Actually, Don't
Valentine's Day is the season of love, they say. I'm sure everyone's seen the Valentine's Day hearts, chocolates, cards, etc. on display at our local stores for the past couple of months. I thought...
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Portland Peppers - Perfect Pick!
Indoor planting season is upon us! Shannon, our sultana of the seed library, was kind enough to inform me that it's the perfect time of year to start a popular produce pick - peppers!Even the seed...
View ArticleHappy Leap Day! But why?
 Thirty days hath September,April, June, and November.All the rest have thirty-one,Except for February alone:It has twenty-eight days clear,And twenty-nine in each leap year.The first part of this poem...
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Remembering
During this month, although Labor Day is always a big date on the calendar, it is far easier to think about than September 11th. Thinking back to that time when those events were unfolding, I still get...
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Book Sale Ends September 19th
 Ahoy, book lovers and treasure hunters alike! Mark your calendar and get ready to dig deep into our bookish bounty!The Portland District Library is having a book sale September 9 to the 19 where you...
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Fall is here, read a book
The days might be warm, but the nights are definitely getting cooler. All the Michiganders know what that means...fall is coming. Thank goodness it's not "winter is coming" for more reasons than one...
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Fall Favorite Food: Recipes From an Amateur
Fall is a season full of cozy, homey feels. What is better than a warm sweater on a brisk, nippy fall day? Or a warm mug of your favorite beverage when it's dreary and cold outside? Personally, I like...
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Through the Power of MEL
I have long been a fan of Michigan Electronic Library (MEL) for several reasons:It connects you with so many resources within and outside a drivable distance from where you live.You can find all sorts...
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Happy Halloween!
I could write a blog about the origin of Halloween, but that's been done all too much. Rather, I think to properly celebrate this holiday I would rather mention some good stories...
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American Indian Heritage Month
Most every month has been dedicated to a certain population in order to spread awareness and understanding through information. You can learn so much about different cultures and groups of people by...
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Rainy days at the library
 Rainy days are made for indoor activities and the library is the perfect place to find some things to do. Though it can be fun to go splash in a puddle...you can do that on your way to the library!...
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The holidays are here!
In light of the holidays, here are some fun holiday themed books that you can incorporate into your festivities.Thanksgiving-related reads:Christmas-related reads (red and green themed just for...
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Countdown to Christmas: Week 1
In the spirit of Christmas, I will be posting a book recommendation (one or more) once a week during the month of December. This recommendation will include a summary and reasons to read it. I will be...
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Countdown to Christmas: Week 2
I can't help myself - I have to share two reads this week! I wanted to really dig into the meaningful stuff, the stories that really makes us think, feel, and connect with our fellow human beings. So,...
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Countdown to Christmas: Week 3
Again, the giving mood has gotten a hold of me and I've decided to post not just one, or even just two Christmas recommendations, but three! Happy holidays, my fellow readers 🙌In the 19th century, the...
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Countdown to Christmas: Week 4
You may have guessed a pattern here...this week I will be sharing four new reads for the week of Christmas. Happy holidays! 🎄There are plenty of romance books around Christmastime, but this one in...
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If your New Year resolution, like mine, isn't about exercise or losing weight, but limiting the number of seeds and plants you can purchase for the summer, then, you know that the official gardening...
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