On this episode of the Books & Bites podcast, we discuss classic reads of all kinds—including, of course, horror and comics....
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Tips for a Great Family Reading Adventure
The Jessamine County Public Library aims to partner with families to encourage the healthy habit of reading. That's the goal of the Family Reading Adventure, a new program that invites families to read at least 15 minutes a day and earn rewards along the way.
Kate Irwin, Children's Programming Coordinator, pointed out that reading is a fundamental part of being a lifelong learner. "If you can read, you can do and learn anything," she said. more: Tips for a Great Family Reading Adventure
Getting Started with Genealogy
Set your family history search up for success with information about how to get started with genealogy...
Jump & Jive at Home Resources – 7/17/2020
Enjoy some of your favorite Jump & Jive rhymes and songs in your own home. Check back each week for new songs and rhymes to keep your family singing and dancing. more: Jump & Jive at Home Resources – 7/17/2020
Break Out the Shorts
Books and Bites Podcast, Ep. 41
JCPL librarians bring you book recommendations and discuss the bites and beverages to pair with them.
On this episode, we're breaking out the shorts as we discuss books of short stories, essays and anthologies. It’s the seventh prompt in the Books & Bites 2020 Reading Challenge.
Jump & Jive at Home Resources – 7/10/2020
Enjoy some of your favorite Jump & Jive rhymes and songs in your own home. Check back each week for new songs and rhymes to keep your family singing and dancing. more: Jump & Jive at Home Resources – 7/10/2020
Tips for Older Jobseekers
No matter what your age, you can still find great employment. In the following video, Kentucky Career Center Workshop Coordinator Sarah Rowlett offers advice for older jobseekers.
For more great job search tips, register for the Job Search Q&A, Tuesday, July 14th at 4:00 PM. Sarah Rowlett and Robert Brown, Career Counselor at Goodwill Industries, will be available on Zoom to answer your questions about searching for jobs during this challenging time.
Get Crafty at Home
You may not be able to make all of the things you're used to making at the library right now, but you can still get crafty at home with our online resources.
Jump & Jive at Home Resources – 7/3/2020
Enjoy some of your favorite Jump & Jive rhymes and songs in your own home. Check back each week for new songs and rhymes to keep your family singing and dancing. more: Jump & Jive at Home Resources – 7/3/2020
Practice Self Care at Home
In the article “What Self-Care Is—And What it Isn’t,” Raphailia Michael defines self-care as “any activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health.”
Self-care includes activities such as exercise, meditation, crafts, gardening, and healthy cooking. It can be anything that helps you feel less stressed. It shouldn't feel like a chore.
JCPL has several online resources that can help you manage stress and stay healthy from the comfort of your own home.