What are pollinators? Pollinators are animals that carry pollen from flower to flower. They land on a flower to eat its nectar, and some of the flower’s powdery pollen attaches to their bodies. As the pollinator travels to a new flower, some of the pollen comes off of the animal’s body and sticks to the… read more >>
When I was a teen in the 90s, my mom jokingly said to keep some of my clothes because one day they’ll be back in style. Like so many other moments of my life, I should have listened to her. It appears that 90s fashion is back, and high school Sarah is very happy! (I… read more >>
YA Book Reviews by Amy: New Classic Retellings I have noticed that since the end of last year and the first quarter of this year that many new YA books are retellings of some classics. Some are familiar tales that I have come across throughout the years, while others I read just so I could… read more >>
This April 17, 2022 is Easter Sunday. Easter is a lovely holiday, and often ushers in the Spring and new growth. There are flowers, pastels, bunnies, eggs and chocolates! It is a time to dress up and wear hats and spend time with family. The Religious Side of Easter But there is even more to… read more >>
YA Book Reviews by Amy: YA Short Story Collections There is something about a short story collection that is a lot of fun. I love that readers can sit and devour any story at their choosing. Do you read the book all at once like a novel? Or do you read one at a time?… read more >>
It’s usually not super-exciting to be told what to read, especially when it was a book written a couple hundred years ago. There are, in fact, a ton of literary merits to these books, but that doesn’t mean they’re enjoyable to read today. But these classics have given us a beautiful thing…retellings! Modern day authors… read more >>
This month’s episode of the PLYMC Library Anywhere Podcast focuses on financial literacy. Did you know that Ohio signed a law in November 2021 which requires high school students (starting with the class of 2025) to pass a personal finance course before they can graduate? Tune in to hear three librarians discuss what financial literacy… read more >>
Keep a tally of everything you buy for a week. Look for patterns, and decide if recurring expenditures can be reduced or eliminated. Making friends is fun, healthy, and cheap entertainment. Think of fun and unique activities you can all do as a group for cheap, like inviting everyone over for games and snacks, and… read more >>
YA Book Reviews by Amy: It’s a Matter of Royalty: Princes & Princesses Why does it feel as though many of our main characters in YA, particularly YA fantasy, are members of royalty? Whether it is a real monarchy or one in a fantastical world, it seems that our characters have to be at the… read more >>
Looking for book title recommendations? Why not read books nominated by students like you! The Buckeye Children’s & Teen Book Awards (BCTBA) are the state’s only awards of book titles that are nominated and voted on by students across the state. Voting for this year will be from September 1 through November 10. Teachers and… read more >>
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