"‘Positive vibes only’ isn’t a thing. Humans have a wide range of emotions, and that’s OK." — Molly Bahr, LMHC What comes to mind first when you think of mental health? Do you think of internet advertisements riddled with toxic positivity… Continue Reading May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Military Appreciation Month! Thank You, Service Members! U.S. service members and their families sacrifice so much for our country. Why not set aside some time this month to show military members your appreciation for their service? Not sure… Continue Reading May is Military Appreciation Month!
The truth is out there but the books (and audiobooks) are in here at the library (and also on your phone/PC/tablet). First Contact Science Fiction are stories involving the first encounters between humans and aliens or between two different alien species, and… Continue Reading What to Read/Watch: First Contact Science Fiction
Did you know that April is National Garden Month? Let’s celebrate, get outside, and do some gardening! Why should you garden? There are quite a few health benefits associated with gardening. Gardening has been proven to lower stress levels and positively affect… Continue Reading National Garden Month
April is National Poetry Month. According to The Academy of American Poets, National Poetry Month was launched in April 1996 as a celebration of poets’ integral role in American culture and a celebration of the importance of poetry in our lives. Over… Continue Reading National Poetry Month
Looking for something new to read? See what some of your librarians are reading! These picks are just a few recent reads from our librarians that they enjoyed enough to share. Browse through & see if any pique your interest! … Continue Reading What’s Next Recs!
On an early spring afternoon in New Jersey, we found ourselves immersed in the beauty of the Absecon Wildlife Management Area, an open salt marsh habitat that attracts waterfowl, wading birds, shorebirds, and raptors. We had traveled to the area to meet… Continue Reading Be a Bird Nerd
This post will continue my previous blog on resources for caregivers. It will focus on resources for both caregivers and those in need of said care, whereas my first focused almost exclusively on resources for caregivers exclusively. If you are interested in… Continue Reading For The Caregivers: How to Take Care of Them and You, Part 2
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) community groups across the nation take the month of February to celebrate and observe the progression of civil rights activism as well as reflect on the ways in which we as a universal race can… Continue Reading BIPOC Stories: Graphic Novels
Time to watch some films? If you missed it, here are some picks from the Sundance Film Festival. You can locate them on Kanopy using your library card alongside your 15-ticket limit per month. Find your next favorite movie on Kanopy! … Continue Reading Staff Picks – Sundance Film Festival
