Virginia trains have taken on many roles in the past 200 years, from delivering cargo and passengers to being strategic assets in the Civil War to serving as festive Santa trains.
My Librarian: Learning Spanish for Kids
Is your child interested in Spanish? Here is a list of what the library has to offer.
Book Corner: Making gratitude part of your life
These books can help children make gratitude an important, everyday part of their lives.
CRRL My Librarian: “Wicked” Is Coming to Theaters!
Check out this blog for DIY ideas to celebrate the cinematic event and suggested reading to take you further along the Yellow Brick Road.
Loaves of Fun: A History of Bread with Activities and Recipes from Around the World
Making bread from flour, yeast, water/milk and whatever else goes into your recipe is one of the most satisfying things a person of any age can learn, and there are so many good lessons for homeschooling, too. There’s measuring, of course, but there are a lot of little things that baking reinforces. Patience: it takes time…
Book Corner: Feel-Good Reads to Inspire Calm
Take a break from constantly scrolling the news, and try one of these entertaining, hope-inspiring novels.
CRRL My Librarian: Veterans Day – A Salute to Those Who Served
A quick look at the history of Veterans Day, from its beginning at the end of the First World War. Includes links to veterans' resources.
Ten Legendary Years: The Disney Renaissance of the ’90s
Many of the great periods in the history of art are short, intense bursts of creativity. The decade from 1989 to 1999 was perhaps the peak of Disney’s magic. From The Little Mermaid to Tarzan, so many memorable movies were made in this decade that it has become known as the Disney Renaissance. This was…
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