

Pennsylvania Wildlife
My month in Pennsylvania was different this summer. Last summer it was black bears on our deck, hot summer sunshine, kayaking the...


Riding the Rails at Jamestown Library
Every time I take a trip on an airplane, I notice how little leg room I have. The airlines cram three seats on a side where there had...


Float Your Boat
Growing up, I always felt slightly uncomfortable on boats. I never felt like I really had enough control on a boat. It was just so...


Science in the Library
Science class was always so much fun when I was a kid. We did cool experiments, like turning white flowers pink and blue with food...


Liberty and Independence
Field trips can be educational, dull, or rather exciting. Since tomorrow is National Kissing Day, I wonder how many first kisses were...


Fantastic Folks
Have you ever thought of yourself as a superhero? I’ll bet your children and pets did or do. Super heroes are anybody who can do...


Happy Birthday, Authors!
This is the week that many authors and illustrators celebrate, or celebrated, their birthdays. One of my favorite versions of The Three...