Here in Highlands County, we consider all of our library patrons to be friends. Your libraries strive to provide an engaging and enriching experience for all members of our community. We couldn’t achieve this goal without the support of our Friends of the Library groups. The Friends of the Library unite enthusiastic library supporters, who […]
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LEAP by Frank Phillips
WOW! It’s February already, the year is 8.3333% over. While January kind of drags on with the post-holiday blahs, February shows up with a packed schedule and moves us one step closer to Spring. And this year, we get a special gift, a February 29th, more on that coming up. February begins with the grand […]
A Cookbook for Every Cook by Samantha Gambill
Here at the Sebring Public Library we’re continuing to update our cookbook collection. Out with the very, very old, in with the shiny new–although never fear, classics will always remain classics. This culinary renovation continues to inspire me and I hope it will get you cooking too! For those just starting out (like me), we […]
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 […]
Read All About a Galaxy Far, Far Away by Olivia Tooker
Star Wars fans have reawakened all over the globe: little ones seeing light saber fights for the first time and old ones getting buckets of nostalgia and glee. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is swiftly breaking box office records, already overtaking “Titanic” as the second highest-grossing film of all time domestically and threatening “Avatar’s” number […]
Celebrate Dragon Appreciation Day at Your Library! By Mary Beth Isaacson
Do you like dragons? Did you know that there’s an official “holiday” to celebrate these popular mythical creatures? It’s true—Saturday, January 16th is Appreciate a Dragon Day. Started in 2004 by Christian fantasy author Donita K. Paul, this is the perfect day to enjoy some dragon books and movies. Dragons, or dragon-like creatures, are a […]
Happy New Year by Frank Phillips
By now, Christmas 2015 is fading into memory, presents are being enjoyed, replaced, or re-gifted, relatives and guests have departed for their own homes, and the days away from work and school are dwindling down to a precious few. Depressing, perhaps, but wait! There is more to come. The time honored tradition of New Year’s […]
There’s Something About Christmas by Samantha Gambill
It’s Christmas time again! When you’re not spending quality time with family or preparing for this holiday season, why not unwind with a good book? There are few better ways for a quick de-stress during this rapidly disappearing month. As an added bonus, depending on what you pick, reading can also help you get into […]
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 […]
I’m Thankful for My Library—Are You? by Mary Beth Isaacson
It was probably no surprise to anyone that I became a librarian. Every week without fail, from age five to twenty-seven, I visited the Hudson Branch of the Pasco County Library Cooperative. I always had at least 10 books checked out at any given time. When I got my first library card, I was so […]