It’s the most wonderful time of the year (for books and cocoa!) Cailey and Meg share four seasonal and stupendous reads for teens (and not just teens.) They include:
Most of the books we discuss can also be borrowed as ebooks using Hoopla or Libby.
Special Agent Dan Boerner visited us earlier in November to discuss the differences between crime scene investigation in real life and how it’s depicted in entertainment. He also shares what qualifications you need for a career in forensics and how CSI has changed juries’ perceptions.
Boerner is the senior special agent for the crime scene unit of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
Discover how you can transform your garden into a winter haven for pollinators like birds and insects, as well as other animals including mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Master Gardener Susan Cowling explains how. And the best part is it probably involves LESS work than you’re already doing.
You can visit our YouTube channel for more gardening and horticulture programs.
Two more tips for any gardeners out there:
Discover the story of long-lost relatives separated by 4,000 miles but reconnected by an email from Switzerland and a string of happy accidents. Ron Toivonen, Anne Pohto, and Donna Lesiacsek from the Finnish Heritage Museum share the true story of a search for a lost grandmother!
Learn how to use The HUB’s comb binder to make your own unique sketchpad or memory book! The makerspace also has a large-format printer, vinyl cutter, heat press, Cricut green-screen studio, and more state-of-the-art tech that can be used with library staff supervision.
Click here for more information on The HUB’s makerspace, including how to make a reservation. And click here for more makerspace and 3D printing ideas!
