Bookmarked Archive

Digital Resources for Students

November 17, 2023

Why use digital learning resources? They can provide quick access to huge amounts of engaging instructional content for everyone including students. Digital tools allow students . . . read more »

Borrowing Books… is not like borrowing a cup of sugar.

September 26, 2023

When I think about borrowing, I am reminded about times when I am in the middle of a recipe and I do not have enough . . . read more »

Join Us for a Seasonal Comparison

September 7, 2023

There is something about Fall that gets you ready for adventure.  Recently, while moving, I came across an old seasonal journal my family used to . . . read more »

Create a Reading Community at Home this Summer

June 9, 2023

By Debra Orado Do you belong to a reading community?  Being a member of a reading community brings people together like very few other experiences. It . . . read more »

Big Night! It’s All About Timing

March 30, 2023

April 1, 2023 Debra Orado, Witherle Memorial Children’s Librarian I am crossing my fingers that we can finally say goodbye to Winter.  April conjures early . . . read more »

March Ushers in Women Along with a Little More Winter

March 1, 2023

Debra Orado, Witherle Memorial Children’s Librarian Awareness months. Did you know that was a term?  Each month of our calendar year is dedicated to either . . . read more »

Snow is Falling and Books are Calling!

February 3, 2023

By Debra Orado, Children’s Librarian What comes to mind when you think of Winter?  Some of us delight in the coming of crisp air, snowflakes, . . . read more »

The Magic of Reading Aloud this Holiday Season

December 19, 2022

There are magic tricks, magic cards, magicians and even a team called Magic. However, there is no magic like that created when you read with . . . read more »

A Lending Bookstore

October 1, 2022

I have been thinking about how to turn the library into a place for kids that feels like a “lending bookstore.” My goal is to . . . read more »

Bookmarked

September 8, 2022

Welcome to Bookmarked, the first blog post of the Witherle Young People’s webpage where I look forward to sharing library happenings, new books and activities that . . . read more »