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In the previous post, we explored holiday family traditions. This time, we are discussing ways to preserve those holiday family traditions. Whether they are in physical or oral form, there are ways to make sure that they are saved and documented for current and future generations. Your family will thank you for taking the time…

December's Database of the Month is Mango Languages. Mango is a personalized, adaptive language-learning experience that provides the tools and guidance you need to expand your language skills wherever and however you learn best. And, it's free with your Cook Memorial Public Library card! Our Favorite Features Over 70 World Languages and more than 20…

Does your family come together for the holidays? Do you have special holiday traditions? If so, these can hold genealogical clues that are worth exploring! Sometimes, they have small pieces of information that can lead you in new directions or break through a stubborn brick wall, and the holidays are a perfect time to explore…

“No matter how great a work of art is, it comes to an end. In fact, in order to be great, it must end.”  Juhea Kim, City of Night Birds, pg. 305 When I was five years old, I wanted to be a ballet dancer more than anything in the world. All my child-sized brain…

  I'm not much of a winter fan, much to the chagrin of my snow-loving partner. Too much sleet! Too much hidden ice! Even the pigeons under the bridge around where I live are shivering! The only way I can convince myself to go outside between November and February is helping out at my local…

Now in its ninth year, the beloved One Book, One Community (OBOC) series is an opportunity for readers from Cook Memorial, Indian Trails, and Vernon Area public libraries to join in a shared experience of literature. This year’s selection is The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff. A young woman in rural India finds the false…

Did you know that November is National Novel Writing Month, often called NaNoWrMo? This month is a perfect time to write down those family stories! You may not consider yourself a good writer, and/or you may not want to write an entire novel. That is okay. You can start with yourself and then branch out…

    Our Design-a-Bookmark Contest has once again come to a close and we couldn't be more delighted with the wonderful artwork that students in kindergarten through eighth grade submitted! It was a difficult task to select our favorites from the almost 700 entries but the judging committee has selected the standout designs from each…

Poor Richard Osman. He wrote a beloved, critically acclaimed mystery series that breathed new life into the cozy mystery subgenre, spawned countless imitations, and is currently in production as a Netflix series. Then he pressed pause.  At the end of The Last Devil To Die, Osman announced that the members of the Thursday Murder Club would…

Did you know that November is Native American Heritage Month? According to the official 2024 White House proclamation, “During National Native American Heritage Month, we honor the history, rich cultures, and vast contributions of Native peoples.” One way to honor Native American histories, cultures, and contributions is to research your Native ancestors and learn more…