Do you read the book before you watch the movie? Or do you watch the movie and forget the book even existed? I’m always excited when I find a book on the shelves that was made into a movie. Shocked, I think, “Whoa, I didn’t know that was a book!” Here are some little known […]
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Who said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? by Krystyl Farmer
Whoever made the statement, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” obviously didn’t have access to a free library with infinite resources! (That was hyperbole, our resources actually are limited.) But thankfully, Heartland Library Cooperative (HLC) libraries have the ability to request books from 200+ libraries in the state of Florida. If you and […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by Krystyl Farmer
The time period September 15 to October 15 is dedicated to celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The initiative began in 1968 as a week long observation but was amended by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to span […]
My Favorite Story Time Read Alouds by Krystyl Farmer
One of my favorite aspects of working in the Sebring Public Library is getting to host weekly storytimes for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. During these sessions, we read books, sing, and often we put together a craft relative to the theme. The most amazing thing about doing these storytimes is that almost everything you need […]
Accelerated Reader and your library
Judith Paul was in need of a system to encourage her children to read more and “better” books, so she created Accelerated Reader (AR) at her kitchen table in 1984. Twenty-four years after its birth, an average of 1.8 million AR Quizzes are passed each school day. Whether or not Mrs. Paul intended the accelerated […]
The Little Folk of Ireland — Fairies of Emerald Isle
Ireland is chock-full of picturesque landscapes and ancient ruins, but it is also steeped in myths and legends passed down from generation to generation. Every year on March 17 we commemorate the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. He drove out all the snakes from the island and transformed himself and a […]
February is American Heart Month by Krystyl Farmer
Something wakes you from your sound sleep. It’s not a loud noise or sudden chill in the air. Your house hasn’t been tossed around by a tornado like Uncle Henry and Aunt Em’s in the Wizard of Oz. It is taking entirely too much effort to fill your lungs with air and your chest feels […]
Holiday Plans– Sebring Public Library Children’s Area by Krystyl Farmer
Tis the Season to be Jolly, Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly, and ring your Jingle Bells. Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, and Vixen along with all the toy-making elves have been Dreaming of a White Christmas. ABC Family has begun their 25 days of Christmas which is sure to give everyone at least one Silent […]
BOOtiful Halloween by Krystyl Farmer
Ghosts, goblins, witches, cobwebs, masks, fake blood, dry ice mists, and buckets of candy. Leading up to Halloween, stores are filled with tons of costumes, spooky decorations, and candy. Candy is everywhere. Without analyzing the cultural background of this day, one might believe it’s just a reason for morbid & macabre groups of people to […]
“Back to School” by Krystyl Farmer
It is almost time for the new school year to begin! Hearing those words might make some parents and guardians tremble with a certain kind of fear that comes from emptying a wallet of dust mites, lint, and the very last red-cent. The thought of meandering through store after store searching for just the right […]