Posted in Explore and Discover on November 29, 2023 at 6:00 am
By Alison Johnson Winter is a great time to curl up under a blanket with a hot cup of tea and a great book—especially if my dog is curled up too and warming my feet. But if you have an active family with young people like mine, then you might need to have some activities […]
Tags: activities, adults, cold weather, crafts, fall, kids, parents, snow, snowmen, teens, tweens, winter
Posted in Explore and Discover on December 30, 2020 at 6:00 am
By Alison Johnson I know it may be hard to believe, but there are times when a marathon of Disney movies or Doctor Who is just not appealing. Sometimes I am so tired of being inside, that even if it is cold and snowy, I just have to get outside and do something. I think […]
Tags: activities, adults, frozen bubbles, kids, outdoors, painting, play, snow, weather, winter
Posted in Explore and Discover on December 17, 2020 at 6:00 am
By Abra Cole Winter officially starts next week on December 21. This fall, we’ve already had below freezing temperatures and snow. And in the months ahead, we can expect even more snowy days and below freezing cold. I propose the following idea: there is no reason to shelter inside until spring! As the Norwegians say: […]
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Posted in Explore and Discover on November 25, 2020 at 6:00 am
BY MELISSA RHOADES Several excellent virtual library programs are happening this winter, and we hope to see you at them! We also hope you’re taking breaks from screen time—especially if you’re one of the many people currently working, socializing, and playing virtually these days. Screen time is any time spent in front of a television, […]
Tags: adults, art, books, concerns, cooking, crafts, dance, exercise, health, hiking, hobbies, issues, music, outdoors, screen time, skiing, snow