Welcome to Miss Eva's Top Three! Each month I'll be picking out items from three different areas of the children's section to feature that I've enjoyed -- some new titles, some older ones, but all of them things that have caught my eye! Check out this month's picks below. Picture book: Gaston by Kelly DiPucchio A sweet and funny…
“Zero Tolerance” = Zero Humanity
Yesterday, the American Library Association condemned the inhumane practice of separating refugee families interned in concentration camps along the southwest border of the United States. The ALA's press release reads, in part, The nation’s library community is appalled that innocent children would face such emotional trauma and would be locked in mass facilities and separated…
June 2018 Exhibit in the Brick Wall Gallery
June's artist is Fritz Benson. His pieces will be on display all through June in the Brick Wall Gallery. A reception to celebrate the exhibit will take place at the library on June 12 from 6-8pm. Fritz Benson is an American Impressionist. For over 30 years he was a partner in one of Lansing’s major…
There’s a waffle in my pocket – parenting with patience and humor. Teaching Courage.
I've found that adults are more brave than children. Why? Adults have had more opportunities to practice courage and bravery. They have found that they can endure something terrifying, or uncomfortable, and they come out on the other end unscathed. So it's not that we need to teach our kids courage, we need to help…
An Antidote to the Dreaded “I’m bored!”
The end of school is approaching, and the age old question remains – what will I do all summer when my kids are home?
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