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 … [Click to read more]
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 … [Click to read more]
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 … [Click to read more]
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 … [Click to read more]
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 … [Click to read more]
