Earth Day is always on the same day every year, April 22nd. Earth Day is all about protecting the environment and figuring out what we can do to help. Every year, a unique theme addresses a topic of concern. This year, the [...]
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 [...]
It’s Earth Day! To celebrate, we wanted to share an awesome DIY project to help spread some springtime cheer. We’re going to be making wildflower seed bombs! These ‘bombs’ are packed with wildflower seeds that are native to Maryland. They help boost [...]
On the 3rd Friday of each month, we host an after-hours Teen Game Night from 6-8 pm. Come check out our mix of retro and contemporary gaming consoles! TGN is a free event for you and your friends. [...]
Growing up…. I disliked okra… I really did. The ooey, gooey slime from cutting the okra…🤢My sister loved it, and when it was cooked in my house, I asked my Ami to make an alternative meal just for me (she said “no,” [...]
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 [...]
By Matt Wynn - mwynn@somdnews.com - Apr 3, 2024 Download this News Article in PDF Format Direct Link to News Article Ready, set, library. That’s the theme for National Library Week 2024, signifying how libraries give us a green light to something special in [...]
In honor of National Poetry Month, here are some documentaries on Kanopy that not only showcase the art of poetry, but feature the voices of the artists who wrote such powerful works. Deaf Jam Deaf Jam [...]
The International Board of Books on Young People awards the Hans Christian Andersen Award every other year to notable illustrators and authors! This is one such year. The award is a great way to learn about creators of international children’s books. Here [...]
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! [...]
