Books

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You ‘Odder’ Know Katherine Applegate

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You might know Katherine, or K.A., Applegate from the popular young adult series Animorphs, which she co-wrote with her husband Michael Grant. Its 1996...
Peaches recipe compilation

Read and Eat: Summer Peaches

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Sweet (or maybe slightly sour), juicy and refreshing. In the season for fresh fruit, peaches are a summer icon in their own right—and from...
David C. Miller My Turn

Reflections Along a Fatherhood Journey

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Growing up, I marveled over my father’s puritan work ethic, deep commitment to our family and willingness to sacrifice for the greater good of...
Celebrate Fatherhood and the Bonds We Share With "Larry and Bob" by Karen Schaufeld

Local Author’s Children’s Book Celebrates Fatherhood and Friendship

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In "Larry and Bob," by Loudon County author Karen Schaufeld, an unlikely animal pair bonds over fatherhood.
“We Will Find Your Hat!: A Conundrum!”

Let the Party Begin! 12 Books Celebrating Special Occasions

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By Jennifer Rothschild, Collection Engagement Librarian, Arlington Public Library Parties are a great time to connect with friends and family and meet new people. These...

Learning New Ways of Parenting, ‘Ready or Not’

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  When psychologist Dr. Madeline Levine’s latest book “Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World” (Harper, 2020)...
Milo Imagines the World

Art Is Powerful

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The power of art is undeniable. Through art, children and teens can express emotions big and small. They can soar through creation and find...
Swim, Mo, Swim!

Exercise the Mind with Books

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Spring, sun and sports go hand in hand. These books are sure to inspire kids to make the most of their time outdoors while...
Ginger Park My Turn

A Tale of My Sweet Life

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  I live in two worlds: one as a co-owner of a chocolate shop in downtown Washington, D.C., and one in a world I create....
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Celebrate National Reading Month

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  March is National Reading Month. When you were a child, did you have a love for books and the array of universes that reading...