Hello, readers. It’s May again, and MCPL is gearing up for the Summer Reading Program. We hope all our families will participate in this great event. In addition to being a great form of entertainment (and maybe even education), reading books throughout the summer months will help your child to maintain the level of literacy they’ve achieved throughout the school year. In addition, studies also show that kids who take books (or eBooks!) on vacation are far less irritating to their parents during those long car rides.
When I was a child, May was one of my favorite months of the year. The first reason was because my birthday is in May, which made it special. The other reason was that school ended in May, and the long summer stretched out before me to have fun doing summer activities. One of my favorite memories was Dad and Mom taking us camping and fishing. We always found plenty of family fun things to do.
For some summer fun ideas, search our MCPL catalog.
I just attended a free informational presentation on concussions at a local hospital. With the amount of publicity concussions have gotten in the news lately, due to the number of former and current NFL players committing acts now attributed to brain injuries acquired during their playing days, I was curious about the latest findings and research on the subject.
Have you ever thought about the grains of sand you walk on when you stroll along the beach? If you take a look at the book, A Grain of Sand: Nature’s Secret Wonder by Dr. Gary Greenberg, you will find beautiful pictures of sand grains. With the use of a 3-D microscope, Dr. Greenberg shows us the beauty of the mineral grains, coral fragments, and delicate shells that make up sand. Using microscopes and 3-D imagery, Dr. Greenberg has photographed sand from beaches around the world. Just like snowflakes, no two grains of sand are the same.
As the weather gets warmer, it is time for many of us to think about our gardens. Planting a garden can be a fun, rewarding experience, and gardening can involve the whole family. MCPL's book, Gardening Project for Kids: 101 Ways to Get Kids Outside and Having Fun, has great ideas for including children in the gardening process.
Hello again, readers. In this month’s blog, I’m revisiting January’s workout theme (but with a slightly different twist) by reviewing a (very) few of my favorite dance workouts. Here’s an abbreviated list.
The month of March brings a few things to mind. It has always been considered the "windy month" and some years it "comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb."
The first day of spring comes in March, and after a long cold winter, I am beginning to get "spring fever." St. Patrick’s Day is also in March, and it is a time to celebrate my Irish roots. I once heard an Irish saying that was pretty neat; "Never iron a four-leaf clover, because you don’t want to press your luck"! (author unknown)
Do You Enjoy Anime? Love science? NASA Fanatic? Superhero Creator-Extraordinaire?
If the answer to any or all of these questions was “Yes!,” then there is currently a contest running through March 20th where you can design a new superhero. The hero’s resume must include a superpower related to space, weather, and the ability to work well with others (or at least his or her potential co-worker SolarMAX). Recommended qualifications might include being pro-Sun-Earth Days and awesomeness.
