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Winter Break Boredom Busters 2022
By December I am always ready for winter break. It gives me some time to focus on different activities that bring me joy like: spending...

Ms. Anderson
Dec 5, 20221 min read
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Genreflections Winners!
We had another great show of talent here at JMS for this year's Genreflections. The big surprise (at least for me) is that all of the...

Ms. Anderson
Apr 27, 20221 min read
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Winter Break!
I am so excited for winter break and it's almost heerrree! Here are my plans: read, cook, journal, workout, yoga, and repeat. My favorite...

Ms. Anderson
Dec 15, 20211 min read
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It's time for Genreflections!
I really do love art. Gazing at it. Wondering what inspired it. And creating it. Now is your chance to add your work to the library's...

Ms. Anderson
Nov 15, 20211 min read
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Banned Books Week
I am all about happy accidents. Those times when something magical happens because the stars are aligned and not because it's a perfect...

Ms. Anderson
Sep 28, 20211 min read
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Let's See the World!
Pack your bags! Oh wait...I mean gather your books. We are heading on a trip around the world! Might I suggest starting with a free...

Ms. Anderson
Sep 13, 20211 min read
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The Golden Jaguar Goes World Wide!
I am always excited to roll out the new list of Golden Jaguar titles each year, but this year seems especially exciting. I can't take...

Ms. Anderson
Sep 10, 20211 min read
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And the Winner Is....
It's finally here! The day I've awaited for over a year! The votes are in. The ballot counted. And the great news...every single...

Ms. Anderson
Apr 23, 20211 min read
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Let's Go!
I love to travel. Plane, train, automobile, or book. I am filled with anticipation at just the thought of new sights and sounds. So...

Ms. Anderson
Feb 2, 20211 min read
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Shorts: I Just Can't Get Enough!
Can't get enough of short films after we watched them during library before break? Never fear! Below you'll find a list of the short...

Ms. Clinton
Jan 6, 20212 min read
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Genreflections
I am so excited to talk Genreflections, the 4th annual library sponsored art contest. Each year the library highlights one of the areas...

Ms. Anderson
Nov 16, 20201 min read
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Who knows....
Today we talked about cultivating or harnessing our own curiosity. One of the ways you can do this is by practicing! Keep a journal Make...

Ms. Anderson
Nov 9, 20201 min read
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Stress Break Please!
This year has been particularly stressful. I don't have to list all of the reasons, right? And now we have a new issue to focus...

Ms. Anderson
Nov 4, 20201 min read
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CPL Fall Book Club!!!
Champaign Public Library is starting Fall Into a Good Book! Fall Reading Challenge for teens (middle and high school students). To...

Ms. Anderson
Sep 16, 20201 min read
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