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4 Fast, Fun Ways to Get Kids Ready for School

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Rita K.

This is the time of year that reality sets in. The number of vacation days left are probably in single digits, school notices and schedules arrive, you’ve begun to purchase school supplies, clothes and shoes and perhaps, those vacationing kids … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Summer, Hello School

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Rita K.

The days grow short, vacations end, college kids pack their bags, and youngsters, along with their parents ready themselves for another school year. Summer’s end is always bittersweet. Hopefully, you’ve made great memories and enjoyed some quality family time. The … Continue reading →

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Let the Learning Begin… Non-Fiction Picture Books for Young Children

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Rita K.

The Children’s section of the library is rich in non-fiction books for youngsters of all ages. In my many years as a mother, grandmother and teacher, I’ve often searched the stacks for quality non-fiction with the goal of introducing or … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Strategies Series #1: Independent Reading Plan

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Rita K.

Well, it finally feels like summer. Of course it the helps that as I write, I’m sitting by the bay enjoying a lovely respite from the cold, damp month of May we experienced. Many children have ended the school year, … Continue reading →

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