Even if you are not into video games, you may have heard something about Animal Crossing New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch. It released on March 20 – just as Illinois (and many other places) were ordered to shelter in place. Conceptualized and developed before the pandemic, New Horizons is the newest in a series of relaxing life-simulation games. You play … Continue reading Animal Crossing
Author: Stephanie
We’re Back!
It has been 5 days since the library has re-opened. Now, that sounds like a short amount of time but let me tell you, it's been great! I am so happy to be back to one of my favorite places. I know I am not the only one that feels that way. Long before I … Continue reading We’re Back!
Greeting’s from the Top
This is the sixth week the library has been closed. We all miss seeing our patrons and experiencing the usual hustle and bustle of the library. We thought you all would like to know what your library staff has been up to during the quarantine. There are so many people that keep the library going. … Continue reading Greeting’s from the Top
Greetings from Circulation
This is the fourth week the library has been closed. We all miss seeing our patrons and experiencing the usual hustle and bustle of the library. We thought you all would like to know what your library staff has been up to during the quarantine. The front desk staff, including adult services (the help desk … Continue reading Greetings from Circulation
Greetings from the Children’s Department
This is the third week the library has been closed. We all miss seeing our patrons and the usual hustle and bustle of the library. We thought you all would like to know what your library staff has been up to during the quarantine. Staff from our children's department are always very popular, families come … Continue reading Greetings from the Children’s Department
Family Time
As I sit down to write this post I realize it has been ten days since I was last at work. I miss the library. I also cannot believe that it has only been ten days, since it feels like forty. How can that be? How many times have I wished to have more time … Continue reading Family Time
Let it be Lasagna
Why Lasagna? Because there is no other pleasurable food that satisfies all our comfort cravings at once, with its soft, yet crispy-edged pasta, gooey cheese, and warm sauce... Of course, the real question is; Why not Lasagna? What I should have actually titled this post is Stephanie Eats! I am a lover of cookbooks and … Continue reading Let it be Lasagna
Joy of Missing Out (JOMO)
Joy of Missing Out: Being Present in the Moment, Giving Yourself Space to Do Exactly What You Want, and Skipping Activities That Aren't Authentic to You (ie., the Opposite of FOMO-Fear of Missing Out) This description of the Joy of Missing Out can be found on the cover of the new book JOMO by Jessica … Continue reading Joy of Missing Out (JOMO)
Cook and Eat
One of the sections I love to peruse in the library is our large collection of cookbooks. Now, you may think cookbooks are so passé now that we have the internet. If you have ever had this thought, think again. Cookbooks are not just for recipes. They have beautiful photos, food preparation techniques, meal planning … Continue reading Cook and Eat
The End is Near…
We are headed for the end of 2019. Soon we will all be making our New Year's resolutions (well some of us will). Since we are so close, there is no better time than the present to feature some books that will help you get a head start on your 2020 goals. Remember- anytime is … Continue reading The End is Near…
