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Crazy Crafting Tuesdays, August 3 & September 7 @ 5:30 - 7:30pm Henderson County Public Library Head over to the library the first Tuesday of each month for a fun and creative craft. You can get your crafting fix while visiting with other crafting addicts. For more information, please
The Book Nook: Back To School
All of these books are available for check out at the Henderson County Public Library. Danny and the Dinosaur: School Days By: Bruce Hale Why don’t dinosaurs go to school? In Danny and the Dinosaur: School Days, the dinosaur gets curious and follows his friend Danny to school! But
First Day Jitter Jars
Photo by Jamie Alexander Going back to school in-person for the 2021-2022 school year is very exciting to our students who missed being in their classroom and with their teachers and friends last year. Regardless the age or grade, every parent and teacher wants their student to feel calm and
Back to School Pencil Cookies
Photo by Jamie Alexander This back-to-school treat could NOT be easier! Who doesn’t love a recipe that requires no baking, only a few ingredients, and practically no time at all? While the recipe below calls for white and pink candy melts, it can also be made using vanilla and strawberry icing,
Parent Profile: Beth Gish
Photo by Darrin Phegley Tell us a little about yourself (Family, kids, pets, etc.) I’ve been married to Michael for 10 years. We have a daughter, Caroline, 4, and a dog, Charlie. What do you do for a living, and how long have you been in this position? I’m a 5th grade teacher at AB Chandler
The Book Nook
All of these books are available for check out at the Henderson County Public Library. The Night Before Father’s Day By: Natasha Wing It’s the night before Father’s Day, and Mom and the kids have a plan to surprise Dad with a special gift. When Dad goes for a bike ride, everyone gets to
Summertime Salt Painting
Photos by Jamie Alexander Summertime arts and crafts are so much fun. They are bright and full of color, and this adorable Salt Painting craft is very easy, a little messy but a whole lot of fun! And the best part, the weather is beautiful so your kids can leave the mess outside. Kids can choose
Homemade No-Churn Ice cream
It’s starting to warm up, which means the best time to enjoy ice cream is approaching (not that there’s ever a bad time). It’s no problem if you don’t have an ice cream machine—all that you need for these recipes is a mixer and a freezer! It still has similar taste and texture to ice cream made in a
The Book Nook
All of these books are available for check out at the Henderson County Public Library. Ollie’s Easter Eggs By: Olivier Dunrea Ollie watches the other goslings dye and hide eggs for the Easter hunt, but no one can find the eggs when Ollie decides that they are all for him. The Story of
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