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Fabulous Food

Vicki Palmquist — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:33:30 +0000

There are so many terrific books about food! I could go on and on with selections and recommendations but these are a few of my favorites.

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Little Engines: A Simple but Impactful Early Literacy Initiative

Zachary Stier — Thu, 21 May 2020 18:21:51 +0000

In early fall of 2019, I completed a grant application through our local early childhood board. I proposed a new early literacy program called Little Engines. Each month, we will have an early childhood professional provide a storytime program with activities. These include literacy, nutrition, childcare, school readiness, music/recreation, creativity/arts, and STEAM. The library provides families a tote bag that includes various activities and a book to enjoy at home together.… more

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What’s in the Basket?

Zachary Stier — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:00:57 +0000

“Investing in early childhood nutrition is a surefire strategy. The returns are incredibly high.”
—Anne Mulcahy
I am the head of children’s services at Ericson Public Library in Boone, Iowa. According to Iowa Department of Education, Boone has 1,901 students and 877 of those students are in a free or reduced lunch program (Kids Count, 2017).… more

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