Northeast Regional Library Blog

Many people don’t think of walking outside when the weather is colder, but if you bundle up, it can be a refreshing and invigorating experience. Taking a brisk walk is a great way to enjoy the beauty of the season while staying active. If you have young children, encourage them to notice how differently everything looks in winter compared to other seasons. Ask them questions like, “What looks differently now than in the summer?” or Read more…

Make a holiday wreath out of a plain white paper pate by cutting out the middle of the plate in a circle so that the plate becomes a wreath.  If you need a little help drawing a circle, use a smaller plate to draw around to create the opening.  Color the wreath a solid color and then decorate on top of that with small artificial flowers (easily found at places like the Dollar Tree), stickers, Read more…

Winter holidays give us a great opportunity to take beautiful pictures with our families.  Take pictures of your family this year not just in front of a decorated tree, but other places as well, such as a holiday village if you have one or in front of a holiday wreath on your door.  Don’t forget taking pictures outside too.  Taking pictures at night in front of decorations that are bright with festive lights make beautiful Read more…

Tomorrow is National Mississippi Day!  Mississippi is well known for being the home of wonderful writers, entertainers and athletes including Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Eudora Welty, John Grisham, Richard Wright, William Faulkner, Oprah Winfrey, Jim Henson, Robin Roberts, LeAnn Rimes, James Earl Jones, and Jerry Rice, just to name a few.  How many famous Mississippians can you name? Mississippi is home of the Delta blues and the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement, which can Read more…

Leaves are falling everywhere!  Try out some of these fun fall activities if the weather is nice enough to go outside:  Rake up small piles of leaves around your yard to make an obstacle course.  (This is also a great activity to get children involved in helping with leaf pick up – let them have some fun with the leaves first and then help get them all picked up!)  Scatter the piles of leaves in Read more…