Techniques to reduce kids’ stress and anxiety
This post was written by Roman Vaynshtok, founder of Peace and Balance Reiki Center. Roman usually holds Reiki programs in our Branches. Even before COVID-19, the beginning of a school year could be very stressful for many kids. Physical distancing, that limits...
Tasty Tuesdays: Picture Book Pairings-part 2
Often, we see pairings of wines with our favorite dishes, but what a fun family twist to pair a picture book with a cookbook. In this second list we have compiled more picture book favorites paired with a cookbook that prepares the food mentioned in the book. We hope...
Staff Book Review: Lamentation by CJ Sansom
This book review of Lamentation was written by Nancy from our Bainbridge Branch. Find all Staff Book Reviews here. I just finished the sixth book in the Matthew Shardlake series titled Lamentation and I am already lamenting that I am one book away from finishing the...
Tasty Tuesdays: Picture Book Pairings
Often, we see pairings of wines with our favorite dishes, but what a fun family twist to pair a picture book with a cookbook. In this weeks list we have compiled a bunch of picture book favorites paired with a cookbook that prepares the food mentioned in the book. We...
Getting the Most out of your Library: Consumer Reports
GCPL librarian Kevin Barton wrote this post on the advantages of utilizing Consumer Reports. When it comes to product reviews, in this humble librarian’s opinion, no organization is more is more trustworthy than Consumer Reports. Founded in 1936, this nonprofit does...
Staff Book Review: This is Happiness by Niall Williams
This book review of This is Happiness was written by Nancy from our Bainbridge Branch. Find all Staff Book Reviews here. Reading this enchanting book was like travelling back in time to a sleepy village in rural Ireland. It is narrated by Noe Crowe, looking back as...
Tasty Tuesdays: Get Your Grill On!
The season of the grill is upon us! Whether you use charcoal, propane or smoking wood this collection of recipes is sure to please the whole family. Outdoor cooking and dining is a great idea to get some fresh air and get everyone out of the house. Start your...
Tasty Tuesdays: An Interview with Chris Gumal
This edition of Tasty Tuesdays features an interview between Eric Coulbourne from our Bainbridge Branch and Chris Gumal, Head of Youth Services at GCPL’s Geauga West Branch. Chris is originally from Malaysia, a country in Southeast Asia. It is a melting pot of...
#MentalHealthMatters: T-H-I-N-K
This #MentalHealthMatters post was written by Richard A. Venn, LPCC, CTP-C, Dual Diagnosis Therapist at Ravenwood Health I ran across the THINK acronym some time ago in one of my readings (forgive me for not providing the exact citation) and have been sharing it with...
Tasty Tuesdays: Using Creativebug to Improve Your Culinary Life
This edition of Tasty Tuesdays focuses on the Creativebug database, while also highlighting our Hoopla and Overdrive collections. NOTE: Use this link to access and log on to Creativebug using your library card, which gives you free access. Then search the classes...
My Favorite Comfort Comic
I love comics, so it should come as no surprise that I have at least one comic series that I reread when life feels chaotic. Those of you who know me well can probably guess what it is since it is the only comic book art I have tattooed on my body (for the time...
Tasty Tuesdays: Cool Treats
Summer is in full swing, and along with the heat comes the humidity and all the little ways we like to try and stay cool. And though we are in the midst of a pandemic we have found some tasty new recipes to try while you are at home quarantining in the heat! Check out...