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Off the Shelf: Bravery unlimited

Full disclosure here…If you are hoping for light, easy reading, the following books would not be your choice. But, if you enjoy fascinating, unbelievable true accounts of courage and bravery during World War II, then read on for a few books about average people doing extraordinary things to survive and help others live through the horror. The ingenuity and tenacity of women during WW II is astounding. They were able to operate under the radar and accomplish great things. Take for instance a group of Jewish women in Poland that set up a far reaching resistance network to fight the ...

Family Living Focus: September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month

The Challenges of Falls Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for older Americans. Falls threaten seniors’ safety and independence and generate enormous economic and personal costs. However, falling is not an inevitable result of aging. Through practical lifestyle adjustments, evidence-based falls prevention programs, and clinical-community partnerships, the number of falls among seniors can be substantially reduced. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):    • One-fourth of Americans aged 65+ falls each ...

Comic characters are often used as models for toys, because they are already favorites of children. One group of toys was based on children’s books by Palmer Cox (1840-1924), an author who was born in Quebec, Canada, and lived in Panama and San Francisco as a railroad contractor and carpenter. Around 1874, he began to study drawing and write and illustrate stories. Cox published his first Brownies in 1879. They didn’t become well-known until 1883, when they were printed in St. Nicholas Magazine. The Brownies were in many magazines, including Ladies’ Home Journal and a tobacco ...

Off the Shelf: Join us at the library

September is one of my favorite times of year. Autumn is just around the corner. I love the cool crisp air, the falling of leaves, and the changing of colors. It makes for a magical time before the blitz of winter’s arrival. As we begin the last quarter of the year, it’s a time to ponder what’s ahead for us at the library. One of our overarching goals as a library is to be a community gathering space. We don’t enforce a quiet library; many think we still do because that’s unfortunately a library stereotype. Our goal is to be a bustling place of learning and resource sharing. ...

Park & Rec Report

Rec Center Fitness Center and two racquetball courts are open! All other portions of the building remain closed until sometime in September. Hours are Monday through Friday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additional hours will be added when the rest of the building can open. 24/7 access will be available eventually as well. Everyone must check in at the Welcome desk. Bring your own water bottle. Civic Center is open for skating and open hockey. Check the website for dates/times. There are several job openings at the Rec Center – we are currently ...

Family Living Focus: Staying Active and Healthy – Tips on Falls Prevention

Research shows that falls are the leading cause of home injury and related deaths in America. On average, nearly 5.1 million Americans are injured each year from falls in and around the home. Older adults are at the greatest risk of suffering from a fall and with nearly 5,000 adults over the age of 65 suffering a fatal fall at home each year, the consequences from falls are much worse for those ages 65 and older. Caregivers were polled to better understand their home safety perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors of those who provide care for a friend or relative age 60 or older and ...