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Ancestors and the Holidays

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Holiday time: it is a great time to be with family, friends or alone with your thoughts.  For most of us it is a hustle and bustle time of year and doing something “extra” might just put a person over the edge of sensibility!  So for me to suggest that this is a good time to do something involving genealogy might seem a little different.  In reality it is not, because holidays are the time in which people naturally gravitate towards remembrances.  So, if you are inclined, here are a few ideas that you might like:

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Middle Grade Book Spotlight--2012 Middle Grade Titles!!!

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Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that that were published in 2012 and are celebrating their 10th birthday!  I do not know what was in the water, air, or universe that year but there were so many amazing titles and authors to come out of that year of publishing that books we read today are still inspired by those groundbreaking works.  Many have been adapted into movies we were clamoring to see in the theaters since 2012 and some titles we are still talking about and recommending to others.  There is a mixture of stand alone titles as well as firsts in a s

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Teen Book Spotlight--2012 YA Titles!!!

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Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that were published in 2012 and are celebrating their 10th birthday!  I do not know what was in the water, air, or universe that year but there were so many amazing titles and authors to come out of that year of publishing that books we read today are still inspired by those groundbreaking works.  Many have been adapted into movies we were clamoring to see in the theaters since 2012 and some titles we are still talking about and recommending to others.  There is a mixture of stand alone titles as well as firsts in a series to fant

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Tough Topics for Teens

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Being a teen is tough, and sometimes you need help! Take a look at some of the following Young Adult Nonfiction topics and find books on the topics relevant to you. You can find YA Nonfiction in the Adult Nonfiction section.

Abusive Relationships.................................362.8                 

Alcohol..........................................362.292 & 613.81               

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Teen Book Spotlight--Titles with Numbers!!!

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Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that have numbers in their titles!!!  There are times when titles need more than just words to describe what is happening and to catch your attention as you browse the shelves.

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Middle Grade Book Spotlight---Family Stories pt. 2!!!

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Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that are all about families!!  Let’s face it, love ‘em or hate ‘em, where would we be without our families (those by blood and the ones that we choose)?  One of the amazing things about books is that there are so many different kinds and types within the collection and when it comes

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Teen Book Spotlight--Family Stories pt. 2!!!

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Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that are all about families!!  Let’s face it, love ‘em or hate ‘em, where would we be without our families (both by blood and the ones we choose)?  One of the things I love about YA is that there is such diversity throughout the collection and when it comes to books that feature families an

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Middle Grade Book Spotlight--The Civil War!!!

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Our middle grade book spotlight this week is all about the Civil War!!  This time period in our history was one of our most horrific and devastating in numerous ways and impacted not only Americans at that time but we are still experiencing some of the ramifications today.  We have an amazing collection of fiction and nonfiction titles

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Teen Book Spotlight--The Civil War!!!

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Our teen book spotlight this week is all about the Civil War!!  This time period in our history was one of our most horrific and devastating in numerous ways and impacted not only Americans at that time but we are still experiencing some of the ramifications today.  We have an amazing collection of fiction and nonfiction titles that ex

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Hitting a Genealogy Brick Wall: Focus of our November Family History Hunters Meeting

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Thursday, November 10, 2022, the Family History Hunters met in the Benham Room.  The topic of conversation centered around the subject of Genealogical brick walls.  The program started with a fifteen-minute podcast presented by Katie Corwin of Ancestry.com.  She gave several suggestions regarding a researcher’s brick wall and how it can be broken through.  I myself found the podcast very interesting and discovered two suggestions that I believe can assist me with my own brick wall problem. 

 

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Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Native American Stories!!!

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With it being Native American Heritage Month, our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is on books that are either authored by Native American and Indigenous authors or feature characters representing this heritage!!!  These books are amazing and so many of these authors have written more than just the titles that are being featured--so if

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Teen Book Spotlight--Native American Stories!!!

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With it being Native American Heritage Month, our teen book spotlight this week is on books that are either authored by Native American and Indigenous authors or feature characters representing this heritage!!!  These books are amazing and so many of these authors have written more than just the titles that are being featured--so if you lik

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Language Learning is Fun!

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Learning another language is exciting, helpful, and fun! If you’re looking to learn, we have just what you need. The library’s resources include a vast array of books, audiobooks, and even an app that can assist you: Mango. First, let’s see what books can help you get you started on your language-learning journey. 

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Handley Harvest Hoedown

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Howdy y’all!  Were you wondering if you missed the Handley Harvest Hoedown this year?  No worries, it has moved to a new day and time this year.

Grab your partner and mosey on down to the Handley Branch in downtown Winchester Saturday November 19th at 11:00am. 

We will be celebrating the harvest season with a puppet show, interactive stations, take-home kits, and more fun surprises. Hope to see you there!  All ages.

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