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The Motivation to Be or How to Wait in This New Year of So Much Anticipated Waiting
Posted 02/18/21 by Heidi Y.
To be or not to be--that is the question,” says Bill Shakespeare’s Hamlet. But is it? As simple as Hamlet tries to frame that question, just simply being - is easier said than done in this year 2021, when after months of having to put things off we are asked to do even more. More. Waiting.
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3:18, The Milky Way And Non-Fiction
Posted 09/11/20 by Heidi Y.
The overwhelming consensus for the best viewing of dark sky areas in the U.S. is in the western United States. There is one more place in the U.S. that should be put on the dark sky list and that is in rural Michigan. At 3:18 am to be precise in the farmlands of nowhere, on a cool, clear morning.
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The Calming Hope of Snapping Turtles
Posted 04/27/20 by Heidi Y.
Reflections on the qualities of nature, whether we are physically there or not.
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A Hunting Dog We Will Go: Rescue Dogs
Posted 12/09/19 by Heidi Y.
As the old saying goes: We are the ones rescued, not her.
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What Do You Mean I Can't Throw?
Posted 05/16/19 by Heidi Y.
A wonderful selection of children's picture books perfect to read anytime.
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How to Help a Friend!
Posted 03/29/19 by Heidi Y.
Timeless picture books demonstrating the power of friendship that are great to read anytime.
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Mysterious Mother Search
Posted 02/22/19 by Heidi Y.
Endearing picture books featuring mother and child.
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Counting Books for Preschoolers
Posted 12/28/18 by Heidi Y.
A variety of counting books to teach young children about numbers in an entertaining way.
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Picture Books Featuring Animal Adventures Perfect for Preschoolers
Posted 11/30/18 by Heidi Y.
Fun picture books for kids featuring animal adventures and humorous stories.
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Fun Stories for Kids from Preschool through Grade 2
Posted 11/09/18 by Heidi Y.
Fun stories for kids full of humor and great illustrations.
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Squawnkers: Sandhill Cranes and Birding
Posted 09/13/18 by Heidi Y.
Learn more about one of the most beautiful birds in this part of the world - the Sandhill Crane.
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Fun and Engaging Stories to Read to Your Child
Posted 08/17/18 by Heidi Y.
Imaginative and engaging picture books your child is sure to love.
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Picture Books Perfect for Kids Who Love Imaginative Stories
Posted 07/25/18 by Heidi Y.
Stories perfect as back-to-school reads, for budding artists and for fans of humorous picture books.
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Wonderful Wordless Picture Books
Posted 06/13/18 by Heidi Y.
Wordless picture books that are beautifully illustrated and incredibly imaginative.
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Babies vs Babytime
Posted 06/04/18 by Heidi Y.
Babies are wonderful, beautiful and thoroughly amazing human beings. Baby storytime gives babies and their caregivers the chance of developing early literacy skills together at the library.
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Storytelling and Our Communities: Part II: Alzheimers
Posted 05/14/18 by Heidi Y.
Storytelling is the way I connect with other human beings, every day. One of the most amazing audiences to engage and connect with are adults with Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Storytelling and Our Communities: Part I: Autism
Posted 05/10/18 by Heidi Y.
Storytelling is the way I connect with other human beings, every day. One of the most worthwhile audiences to engage and connect with are children with Autism.
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Classic Picture Books You and Your Children Will Love
Posted 05/09/18 by Heidi Y.
Feel good picture books that will make you smile.
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Humorous Storybooks to Read to Your Preschooler
Posted 04/11/18 by Heidi Y.
Amusing stories perfect for young children.
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Yakking in a Pond
Posted 04/09/18 by Heidi Y.
A celebration of the sport of kayaking and the trials of married life.
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Heidi is the children’s librarian at Sylvania Branch. She loves picture books, STEAM books, programming and building everything. Children, especially babies, are who she looks forward to meeting every single day. She loves hiking in the desert, crystal clear lakes, warm weather, blue skies and good friends to share these experiences. Wait a minute, in Ohio?
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