Goodbye to 2020, welcome 2021! If your last year was a doozy, no doubt you’re looking forward to a quiet, uneventful new year. Like me, you might be swearing off making New Year’s resolution – just getting through 2020 feels like enough of an accomplishment! However, you don’t have to be a fan of resolutions […]
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Learn a New Language with Brainfuse HelpNow
Trying to learn a new language at home or through school? Make learning easy with Brainfuse HelpNow, a free library eResource that offers an online Language Lab to help you in your studies. Check out this language vocabulary builder to get flashcards, games, quizzes, and spoken pronunciations for a wide variety of new languages. Each […]
Kids Knit with KidLit
As the weather gets colder, it’s time to get cozy! And what could be cozier than a warm blanket, cuddly stuffed animals, and a good book? We’ve got you covered at the library! Here are some great books that teach kids how to knit, crochet, sew, and have fun with other textile arts. And once […]
Read-a-Thon Wrap-up!
2020? 2020 who? We here at BCFL Beanstack Headquarters* would like to offer a hearty congratulations to everyone who participated, fought, and struggled through our very first Read-a-Thon! Together, we read over 2,700 books in just over 3 months—how cool is that? And, of course, a special shout-out to those happy few who managed against […]
Let Your Creativity Blossom with Courses at Lynda.com
Unleash your creativity with these expert-led courses on the creative process, songwriting, photography, drawing, and more! Access these Lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning) courses for free by using your library card. Get started in our e-Library. Creativity for All All of us—from accountants to event planners—regularly perform creative acts. Our brains already have the built-in machinery to […]
Stay Cozy! 5 Things to Do Inside with Your Family
December’s here, and that means staying inside where it’s nice and warm! Here are a few of our favorite suggestions on what to do this year to keep you and your family nice, cozy, and entertained. Enjoy a Performance on Zoom! The library has some exciting performers scheduled during the week of December 28, so […]
The Library Can Help You Achieve Your Financial Goals
Everyone has questions about money: Can I afford to retire early, on-time, or ever? Should I rent or buy? Am I saving enough? Do I need a budget? Anytime is a great time to learn more about money or to get your financial house in order. The library has books, videos, and on-line courses to […]
D.I.Y. Downloads: Printable Snowflakes
Looking for some surefire winter fun? Download, print, and create your own snowflakes with this fun activity! Use your snowflakes to create garlands, decorate your walls, or give as gifts.
You’re Not Alone: YA books on Mental Health
The brain is a part in our body. It is a very important part of our body, but it is still, at the end of the day, a part of our body. Like any other part of our body, it can get hurt. Or something can be different about how our brains work, just like other […]
What Kind of Book Are You?
If YOU were a book, which kind would you be? Answer 10 questions all about you in this fun quiz to see which book genre is most like your personality! Share with your family and friends and see if you can guess each others’ results. Did the quiz get it right, or did it misread […]
