Author: cathy lenhart
National Milk Day falls on January 11 to observe the very first time milk was delivered to homes inside sterilized glass bottles. It took until 1878 before anybody thought to fill bottles with milk and seal them with waxed paper. Before that, conditions for storing milk (let alone delivering it) were unsanitary at best and downright…
Cats are delightful and friendly creatures, regardless of their color. Forget about the old superstitions and give black cats the love they deserve! Books Starring Black Cats for Children Jane on Her Own: A Catwings Tale by Ursula K. Le Guin (J PB…
Did you know that the very first Garfield comic strip was published on June 19, 1978? That makes Garfield 44 years old! Feel free to celebrate with a lasagna dinner and read your fill of comics. (Thank goodness it isn’t Monday.) Garfield at 25: In Dog Years I’d Be Dead This has…
Tap dance is a type of dance in which a rhythm is formed by the noise of the dancer’s shoes on the floor – Cambridge Dictionary Tap dance was born in the United States in the early 19th century through a blending of African and Irish American dance forms and early tap shoes Early tap…
It’s National Notebook Day—so scribble away, get creative, and organize your thoughts! If the blank page intimidates you, why not check out some books that celebrate notebooks, diaries, and journals, instead? Cover to cover : creative techniques for making beautiful books, journals & albums by Shereen LaPlantz “Even a beginner can start right out…
hoopla Bonus Borrows are back! Choose from hundreds of titles in 8 categories and download as many as you want without them counting against your monthly 4 downloads. May’s categories are: Finding Your Voice Your Travel & Culture Companion Discover a New Series Suspenseful Tales Learn a New Skill Just for Kids! Criminal Mysteries Sci-Fi…
“Librarians are tour-guides for all of knowledge” – Patrick Ness Did you know that the first library was founded in the 7th century B.C.”? And that the profession of librarianship has existed for over 2,000 year? Come learn about librarians at the Lititz Public Library and celebrate National Librarian Day with your favorite library staff! Books and Movies…
“It is amazing how much love and laughter they bring into our lives and even how much closer we become with each other because of them.” John Grogan, American Author Come learn about different types of pets, how to take care of a pet, and more at the Lititz Public Library! May…
April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day and April is Autism Awareness Month. One of the best things we can do to help others is first to try to understand them. With that in mind we would like to highlight some of the resources here at the Lititz Public Library. Nonfiction books give you perspectives…
What is hoopla? hoopla is a digital service that allows patrons of the Lititz Public Library to access e-books, audiobooks, graphic novels, movies, TV shows, music, and more. You can read, listen or watch on a smart TV, tablet, smartphone, Roku and other devices. For Lititz Library adult or young adult patrons, you just need…