Music can transport us to another time, certain songs can evoke happy memories. From bubblegum pop to heavy metal or somewhere in between for my generation, 80’s tunes can start us dancing, singing, or banging our heads to the music.
Sheela Chari, local author and leader of “Not Your Kid’s Book Club”, joins us again with three more recommendations! This week she discusses The Red Umbrella by Christina Diaz Gonzalez, The Wild Robot by Peter Brown and Why We Took The Car by Wolfgang Herrndorf.
Poems for Troubled Times
By Danielle Kohn
Westchester County Youth Poet Laureate
Winning ways to whip up wellness!
Do you know what an Ambrosia Salad is?
Ambrosia Salad, according to Greek mythology, was known as “the food of the Gods”. It became popular in the U.S as early as the Nineteenth century, making its first appearances in cookbooks. Although its origin is not entirely clear, many consider it to be a Southern dish.
In celebration of Earth Day, here’s a roundup of some of the best e-books for kids that celebrate our world. All are available for simultaneous use through Hoopla (which means no waitlist!).
Click the cover you’re interested in to see more about the book.
In honor of Earth Day, we’ve got another scavenger hunt for you! Make sure to tag #scarsdalelibrary or #SPLkids with any photos you find on your adventure!
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Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection and to create an awareness of how our actions impact the planet. First celebrated fifty years ago in 1970 by 22 million Americans passionately committed to protecting the environment, it now includes events coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network in more than 193 countries.
The theme for National Library Week (April 19-25, 2020,) “Find Your Place at the Library,” was chosen before the COVID-19 pandemic forced libraries to temporarily close their edifices. Sadly, most people can’t visit their libraries in person, but libraries are still very much open for business.
I’m not typically a player of video games, but we’re living in strange times. I, along with many others it seems, started playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons to connect with friends during this time of social distancing. The premise is pretty simple. You design a character and start a new life on a deserted island making choices about where to build a house, how to use the land, and which adorable anthropomorphic animals you want to live alongside you.
Last Thursday, local author and writing instructor Barbara Josselsohn spoke to us about her latest book, The Lilac House. For a quick summary of her book click here. Twenty community members, including other local authors, joined us from the comfort of their offices, couches, and writing nooks to discuss the book and her process. She also shared her thoughts on publishing on the day that many of us found ourselves asked to stay home due to Covid-19.
Greetings and Salutations,
“From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere.”
Dr.Seuss One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Here are this week’s riddles!
Not too difficult
A girl fell off a 20-foot ladder. She wasn’t hurt. Why?
Moderately difficult
What’s really easy to get into, and hard to get out of?
Tulip time at Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands is glorious, uplifting and absolutely unforgettable. Sadly, the gardens are closed this year, but do take the virtual tour.
Also, have a look at the following ebooks:
Plant Lover’s Guide to Tulips by Richard Wilford