In this post, one of our amazing librarians, Elizabeth, shares information about one of our awesome digital products, Creativebug. Creativebug is an online service that allows you to enjoy unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes. I have gotten so many of my library craft class ideas from Creativebug! Every month, […]
As most of us are currently working and learning from home, sometimes finding things to fill the hours in the day, and the requirements of bosses and teachers, can be tricky. One thing you might want to try with your library card is Lynda.com, found on our Online Classes for Adults page. Lynda.com has […]
Here at the library, we love streaming video at the best of times, but right now it’s one of our very favorite things. Did you know that your library card gets you access to Acorn TV, famous for its selection of British TV? Well, guess what? You do! The process can be a little tricky, […]
Adult and Teen Librarian, Elizabeth, shares more information about listening to audiobooks with Libby or Hoopla A book I just finished on our library app, Libby, was Dear Evan Hansen by Val Emmich with Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul. Dear Evan Hansen was first created as a musical and is a Tony Award […]
In this post, one of our amazing librarians, Elizabeth, shares some tips for working from home. Working from home is the dream… right? Well now many of us know working from home is more difficult than we thought! I have had some very productive days working from home and some other days that were not […]
We are so happy to be partnering with the Ohio Governor and all of our neighboring Stark County Libraries to provide books to children (between birth and age five) through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Since launching in 1995, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has become the preeminent early childhood book gifting program in the world. […]
In this post, one of our amazing librarians, Elizabeth, shares resources for staying active and healthy during this stay-at-home time. Being cooped up at home doesn’t mean you should stop being active. I have found so many different ways to stay healthy! (However, I may had a few too many cookies from Little Chunk […]
You’re likely heard of the North Canton Chamber of Commerce. You’ve probably seen their cute green awning and big window on Main Street. Like many, you might not know exactly what a Chamber of Commerce is or what ours does. They do a A LOT of really important work in our community! Their website tells us […]
It is important to still stay in contact with friends, family, and loved ones during this time. You can send a quick text, email, or pick up the phone and actually give them a call! Depending on what phone you have, FaceTime is another wonderful option to stay connected, and it has been one […]
Databases. Now there’s a word to put the average person to sleep. However, I am here to convince you that it is, in point of fact, one of the most exciting words in the English language. You see, databases, when you’re talking about something you get from your library, is just a code word for […]