Dawn Travers
The Power of You
My favourite word is no. I know what you're thinking, it sounds bad and negative, let me explain. Words have power and I don't mean just...
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Library Zest Team
Jun 1, 2022
Ask a Librarian #1
Does the library have park passes for Ontario Parks? Yep! We sure do! The Province of Ontario and Ontario Parks started a program in 2020...
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Library Zest Team
May 5, 2022
Ask A Librarian!
You've got questions. We've got answers! Library Zest would like to present a new series called...Ask A Librarian! Send us your library...
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Library Zest Team
Mar 29, 2022
Reasons I love geocaching: #3 Solving puzzles
There are a variety of different geocache types; one of which is called Mystery. Almost any kind of puzzle can be made into a geocache. ...
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Library Zest Team
Dec 30, 2021
Reasons why I love geocaching: #2 The places they take you
Some geocaches are hidden in densely-populated urban areas and some are hidden in out-of-the-way wilderness areas. If you find a spot...
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Library Zest Team
Dec 2, 2021
Paula's fun facts #2: Chickens are dinosaurs
Chickens aren't actual dinosaurs but they are evolutionarily descended from dinosaurs. And fossils have been found that indicate there...
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Library Zest Team
Oct 13, 2021
Reasons why I love geocaching: #1 It's fun!
Who doesn't love treasure hunting?! The thrill of the journey, the elation of the find! Geocaching is often called real-life treasure...
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Library Zest Team
Aug 20, 2021
Paula's fun facts #1: Arctic and Antarctica
"Arctos" is the Greek word for bear. Anti or ant- means opposite. The Arctic is where polar bears live. And Antarctica (ant-arctic) is...
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Library Zest Team
Jul 17, 2021
The Connecticut Four
Captain von Trapp eases the car toward the gates, his new wife and seven children in tow. In the dark, he and Max finally push the car...
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Library Zest Team
Apr 16, 2021
HRH Prince Philip
This past week marks the end of an era with the passing of HRH Prince Philip. He was the longest standing consort in the British Monarchy...
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Library Zest Team
Mar 29, 2021
Because it's there
Those famous words were coined by British mountaineer George Mallory in response to a New York Times reporter in 1923. He’d been asked...
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Library Zest Team
Jul 30, 2020
Happy Little Trees
If you grew up in the 80s and 90s you've probably heard that phrase before. I remember reruns of The Joy of Painting in my childhood and...
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Library Zest Team
Jul 10, 2020
A Different Kind of Camp
Every year thousands of aspiring writers take part in a digital event, NaNoWriMo. What does that stand for? NaNoWriMo stands for National...
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Library Zest Team
Jun 17, 2020
The KonMari Method
Everyone likes a tidy home but it can be a challenge to keep the home in order. Marie Kondo's method of organizing, KonMari, has...
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Library Zest Team
Jun 6, 2020
Book and Podcast Pairings To Get Your Happy Going
You've heard about SGN with John Krasinski (the new COVID-19-inspired positive news channel on YouTube), but how about some of the many...
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Library Zest Team
May 15, 2020
Paperclip Bookmarks
Want to spruce up your reading? Try these paperclip bookmarks! This is a great activity to do from home and you likely have the supplies...
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Library Zest Team
Mar 29, 2020
Author Spotlight: Neil Gaiman
"The world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn't there before." – Neil Gaiman Neil (as his friends like to...
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