I'm not sure this is better than national pizza day, but it's darn close! Here's the history of National Tortilla Chip day: If you're anything like me, the picture above is making you crave some nachos! So check out the link below and learn how to make your own tortilla chips!
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It's common to think of dogs and cats and even horses as pets, but rabbits need love, too! This is especially important to be aware of since rabbits are often purchased as Easter gifts rather than as actual pets who need long term, intense care. Because of this, there are TONS of rabbits that are dumped in shelters and need homes.
Here are some things to consider before adopting a rescued rabbit from Marano Animal Hospital: Rabbits can make great pets and companions, but as with any pet, there are factors to consider before bringing one into your home. It’s important to do your research to determine if a rabbit would make a good addition to your family. It’s also important to find out if your veterinarian treats rabbits; if not, ask your veterinarian for a referral to one who does. You want to make sure your new hoppy furball has access to any medical care needed! Here are some factors to consider before you bring a rabbit home:
We also have lots of rabbit books in the library! We have some on care and some fiction books that just happen to feature rabbits! It is random acts of kindness week! Check out why we celebrat ethis week according to nationaltoday.com:
During the week of February 17th, National Random Acts of Kindness Week encourages us to put kindness first and share it everywhere we go. Everyone needs a little kindness sometimes, and we never know when to expect it. Be the unexpected gift to someone this week. Winter is getting long for you and that person behind you in line at the coffee shop. So perk it up by doing something nice for them. The goal of Random Act of Kindness Week is to improve schools, the workplace, families, and society through kindness. Doctors say being kind offers benefits for you, too!
Not sure what to do this week (or next week...or every week after this...) to be kind? Check out the list below or run to the library to see what books we have on volunteering! It's Valentine's Day! Duh! You already knew that. But maybe you DIDN'T know how it came to be a holiday of sorts. So check out this history to learn a bit about WHY we celebrate today from National Geographic Kids (no, it's not because you get candy!):
The holiday we know today got its name from a man named Valentine. While a few different stories are told about what he did to inspire the holiday, many people believe he’s celebrated for his role as a Roman priest who helped couples secretly get married. As the story goes, Emperor Claudius II of Rome—who reigned from the year 268 A.D. to 270 A.D.—banned marriage because he thought unmarried men made better soldiers. Valentine thought this was unfair and decided to break the rules and perform marriages anyway. He kept the ceremonies quiet, but he was eventually caught and later killed on February 14 of the year 270 for defying the emperor. Right before he died, Valentine supposedly wrote the first-ever “valentine” to his jailer’s daughter, with whom he’d fallen in love. Later, in the 5th century, Pope Gelasius I declared the day of his death as St. Valentine’s Day. Not sure what to do for Valentine's Day? Come to the library and check out our romance section! I was running a bit late today, so these books will all be on the shelf Monday morning first thing! (Actually, they are on the shelf now but you probably aren't coming back to school this weekend to check them out.) Most exciting is that we have ALL the books out now that are a part of the Invisible Emmie graphic novel series. So if you have read that one and enjoyed it, be sure to come by and check out the others! See all the new goodies below! All of February is set aside to celebrate Black History Month! Here's some awesome facts from nationaltoday.com about why we celebrate this month and how it came to be:
Black History Month, which is celebrated each year during February, is a chance for Americans to learn details of their nation’s history that, unfortunately, are far too often neglected and pushed to the wayside. As the saying goes, black history is American history — and it’s a varied and rich history. A wise nation honors and learns from its past. It refuses to let the most important facts about our shared and collective memory disappear into the depths of forgotten history. What happened in the past shapes and informs where we are heading in the future, and it’s terribly important to set aside a month for learning as much as we can about Black history since Black history is a huge part of American history. Black History Month wouldn’t have been possible without Negro History Week’s creation in the United States in 1926. Famous historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History proclaimed the second week of February to be observed as Negro History Week. Since the inception of this event, the main focus was to encourage the teaching of the history of Black Americans in educational institutes, particularly at the primary level. The departments of education of Delaware, North Carolina, and West Virginia were very cooperative. One of the best ways to celebrate this month is to read about the people and past who have impacted society today! Click the link below to view black history books at the IS! February is National Library Lover's Month! So it's just about the best month ever! Why, you ask? Because FOR FREE, you can have all the books, board games, movies, magazines, and audio books you want! There aren't very many spaces where you can get totally free things!
To celebrate this month simply use your library!
Greeting cards may seem like a thing of the past (who mails anything anymore?), but this is a national day for a reason. Throughout COVID, we learned that it's important to let people know that they are not alone and they are cared for. That's part of why this day was founded. Even if you see your friends at school, there's still something special about getting a card in the mail. Maybe you have something to say that's hard to say in person? Maybe you know your friend is having a hard time and you want to make them feel better? Maybe you just want to brighten their day? All of those are great reasons to sit down and make a personalized card to mail to your bestie!
Looking for inspo? Check out the link below for how to make cook, easy pop-up cards that you can mail to your besties! Here are the new books available for checkout this week! There's quite a variety here so run by and check some of them out! Because we all love Legos, there's a day for that! Check out the timeline of how legos came to be below! NATIONAL LEGO DAY ACTIVITIES Build a Lego toy Dust off your old Lego set — or use your kids' — and tinker around for a while. It's good for relaxation and mental stimulation. Lego even sponsors corporate retreats for adults. Plan to visit a Legoland theme park They're located in Carlsbad, California, and Winter Haven, Florida. There's also a Legoland Discovery Center in Tempe, Arizona. If you're looking for more of a day trip, you can visit one of the 132 Lego retail stores across America. Watch on the big (or small) screen The Lego Movie (2014) scored 96 percent "fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes, with many praising the movie's irreverent tone and colorful action. The sequel, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, was released 5 years later in 2019. You can also head over to YouTube and watch a Lego creator build breathtaking structures. Check out a Lego book from the library We don't have a ton, but we do have Lego books you can check out and take home! Do a Lego challenge Use the link below to print free Lego challenge cards that will challenge you to build some fun stuff. Time yourself against a friend to see who can do it the fastest! |
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