Northeast Regional Library Blog

This month marks the 95th anniversary celebration of the publication of the first Winnie the Pooh book by A. A. Milne.  Illustrated by artist E. H. Shepard, the beloved stories have been treasured by generations around the world.   Which is your favorite character from the Hundred Acre Wood?  Do you prefer Pooh?  Or do you like adventurous Tigger or continually worried (but brave in the end) Piglet?  What about kind Kanga or wise Owl, gloomy Read more…

Suggested Family Activity • National Bring Your 🧸 to Work and School Day Today is National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work and School Day, a day to celebrate and show off your favorite stuffed Teddy.  Teddy bears bring a lot of comfort to people of all ages.  They are the perfect size to give a quick hug to get through a difficult time or to help young children fall asleep.  Your first Teddy bear Read more…

Tomorrow is I Love Yarn Day.  Do you love to knit or crochet?  Have you always wanted to learn?  Check out these books from our collection to help you with your craft:  The Yarn Girls’ Guide to Simple Knits by Julie Carles, Colorful Crochet by Therese Hagstedt, Baby Knits Made Easy, Easy Toys: 25 Delightful Creations to Knit and Crochet, Hip to Knit: 18 Contemporary Projects for Today’s Knitter by Judith L. Swartz, Knits for Read more…

Tomorrow is National Do Something Nice Day so try to take every opportunity you can over the next few days to do something nice for those around you.  Who knows?  Your kind deed could have the power to change the course of someone else’s day from a bad one to a good one.  It often doesn’t take much time at all to do something for someone else.  It could be as simple as letting someone Read more…

If you are looking for ways to entertain your toddler, while also gently teaching them kindness, empathy, and responsibility, try these activities:  Give them a doll or plush toy, and encourage your child to hold, talk, dress, and take care of it for the day.  Demonstrate what kind of behavior you expect to see in this ‘game’ by showing your child how to treat their doll or stuffed animal gently instead of being rough with Read more…