The Crab is a Water Sign so they can be a bit unpredictable. Those born under the Cancer sign are sensitive, empathetic, sometimes insecure, and very intuitive. We chose books that explore these qualities and the watery depths of this sign. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens – An exquisite ode that sensitive Cancers will…
Earthrise : my adventures as an Apollo 14 astronaut – Mitchell, Edgar D. – On February 5, 1971, Edgar Mitchell jumped off the last rungs of a ladder connecting him to NASA’s Antares spacecraft and landed with two feet on the Moon. Following the disastrous Apollo 13 mission, Mitchell was one of three astronauts to…
Norse myths : tales of Odin, Thor, and Loki – Crossley-Holland, Kevin. A collaboration by two talented creators provides the perfect means to delve into Norse mythology and pore over the enthralling exploits of all-powerful Odin; mighty Thor and his hammer, Mjolnir; and Loki, the infamous trickster. From the creation of the nine worlds to…
June marks the beginning of Pride Month in the US, a time when LGBTQ+ community members celebrate their identities as well as those that paved the way to increased visibility and acceptance of the LGBTQ experience. With June coming to an end, I want to encourage all allies and LGBTQ+ community members to remain bold…
“The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is announcing two programs to distribute American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. These programs are open to nonprofit arts and culture organizations and local arts agencies, regardless of whether they have received NEA funding in the past.” (NEA)
Yesterday’s Storytime in the Park, Miss Erika told stories and sang songs about safari animals! Did you know that World Giraffe Day was on Monday, June 21? If not, it is not too late to grab some giraffe books such as these ones recommended by Miss Erika at the Homewood Public Library Children’s Department or…
