tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51220406631451650152024-02-07T20:53:59.256-08:00Skookum Reads! Our Little Free LibraryLocated in Abbotsford, Canada. Take a book. Leave a book. Build a community. Official #9442Dr. Jacqueline Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15790708564269360236noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5122040663145165015.post-29838791199117333462016-10-17T12:35:00.001-07:002016-10-17T12:35:04.087-07:00Ice Skates, Cheese, and New Shoes!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Hope you are well! I've got a few things to share! First, a big thank you to Julie and Darren Waage. Over the past few months, they've donated a series of wonderful books to Skookum. Thank you so much!<br />
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Also! There's a new little free library in town! Serendipity Little Free Library now located at 35327 Sandy Hill Crescent. Go say hello!<br />
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And finally! I've stocked Skookum with some Halloween treats!<br /><br />Have a wonderful week!<br />
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<br />Dr. Jacqueline Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15790708564269360236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5122040663145165015.post-31760171576090390782016-05-07T13:16:00.001-07:002016-05-07T13:16:05.053-07:00How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<br />Dr. Jacqueline Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15790708564269360236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5122040663145165015.post-23667906536749372102016-01-12T16:20:00.000-08:002016-01-13T13:31:34.975-08:00Walter the Farting Dog, My World, and The Hobbit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thank you for all your donations including those books and magazines given to us from Donna & Jeremy, Lorraine & Ambrose, and the United Way Fraser Valley! I have stocked our little library up with all new reads including Dr. Suess, Berenstain Bears, and Walter the Farting Dog! For adults, we have a series of John Grisham, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Margaret Atwood. Enjoy!<br />
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JacquelineDr. Jacqueline Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15790708564269360236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5122040663145165015.post-76186035392516695142015-08-11T08:53:00.002-07:002015-08-11T08:53:45.982-07:00National Geographic, Guenevere & Ramona<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello Friends! Hope you are enjoying your final weeks of summer! A big hug to all that have donated their favourite books to Skookum. This month we are stocked with the Ramona series as well as National Geographic. Here are a few more books you can find as well:<br />
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We always appreciate the comments and suggestions you leave in Skookum's Little Guestbook. I am thrilled to read that Skookum is inspiring others to want to establish a Little Free Library in their neighbourhood! The experience of being a Little Free Librarian is extremely rewarding especially when you know it is fulfilling a need in your community.<br />
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Have a wonderful August!<br />
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JacquelineDr. Jacqueline Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15790708564269360236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5122040663145165015.post-42415616001925000332015-06-11T15:32:00.002-07:002015-06-11T15:32:44.748-07:00Puzo, Higgins Clark & Clancy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello Friends! Thank you to everyone who donated books to Skookum these past two months! We recently received two boxes and have placed many of the books in Skookum already. Here are just a few that you can find in our Little Free Library during June:<br />
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Thank you to those that left comments in our guestbook! Hello Taiya, Dakota, and Tracey! We are so pleased to hear that you are frequent visitors of Skookum and that you are enjoying your books!</div>
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Hello Friends! Thank you for your fantastic donations this past month! March was a very busy period for our little library. We've had so many visitors checking out books that it's been difficult to keep track. In addition to your contributions, I've added a few more to our collection. Also, we had a request for teen-oriented books so if you have a few that you'd like to donate that would be great!</div>
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Thank you to all of our visitors who signed our guest book! Hello Cheyanne! Love the heart and smiley face! I also want to send a shout out to The Franks, maKenna, Dakota, Skylah, Sydney, Thomas, and Taiya! I'm so glad to hear you love our books. Our generous neighbours and community members will be thrilled to know that!<br />
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It's March! We are experiencing beautiful weather here in British Columbia. It's chilly but the sun is out in full bloom. I want to thank all the visitors to Skookum this past month! I've rotated the books and added your donations of 1421 The Year China Discovered America, Three Cups of Tea, and a series of National Geographic. Last year, I was fortunate to win an Amazon gift card and purchased a series of books for Skookum including Solomon Northup's 12 Year's A Slave. I have yet to read the book or see the movie but I hear they are both excellent! Let me know what you think!<br />
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Along with my purchase of 12 Years, I also picked up Linda Sue Park's A Long Walk to Water and Lois Lowry's Number the Stars. Both books are Newbery Medalists! "The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children" (<a href="http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberymedal">www.ala.org</a>). The 2015 winner is featured <a href="http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberymedal">here</a>. I've also stocked Skookum with Ramona the Brave, Stink-O-Pedia, and Just Me and My Mom. For the wee ones just learning to read, check out Bob Books Collection 1!</div>
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In closing, I want to thank those that have contributed comments to Skookum's guest book! I hope you enjoyed your visit Alyssa and Sarah! Skookum is supported by a very generous community of patrons and we thank you for your kind words.<br />
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Thank you to all that donated books over the month of January! For February, I've added The Last Olympian, Gregor and the Code of Claw, Children's Arts & Crafts, Alphabeasts, and Going Home. In addition to the books above, you'll also find copies of Anne of Green Gables and Little House on the Prairie.<br />
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For adults, I've added to our book collection Alias Grace, The Robber Bride, Appetite for Life, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, Cherubs, Three Seasons of Bloom, and Dried Flowers.<br />
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Thank you to all of our Skookum Little Library visitors that left notes for us. Hello Beth! Hope you enjoyed your visit!<br />
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Hello Friends! Happy New Year! Over the past month, Skookum's Library has received several donations and comments. So, let's get to work! A big thank you to all of our patrons for dropping off their favourite reads this holiday. Books are a wonderful gift to share with others. Also, a big thank you to Mrs. W from Prince Charles Elementary who donated many of the books above! </div>
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Thank you to all who have left comments. I completely agree that we need more teen books. If you have a fantastic teenage-appropriate read that you would like to donate, please feel free to drop it off at Skookum.<br />
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Hello Friends! More National Geographic just arrived! I've stocked Skookum up with a bunch for your enjoyment over the holidays. Thank you Lorraine and Ambrose for the donation! As I've mentioned before, National Geographic issues are great for student papers, poster board reports, and even art projects. I love taking them on car trips or on flights. I never have to worry about a charger or electrical outlet to read the material. I'm looking forward to perusing the issues on brain science, black holes, and the food revolution.<br />
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Hello Friends! I want to thank Maureen, Donna, and our other visitors for their donations to Skookum over the past month. We had a box load of Danielle Steel and Catherine Coulter books donated that filled our library to the rim. As a result, our book selection appealed more to adults. This afternoon while checking Skookum I found this little note stating that we needed more kid's books:</div>
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You are absolutely right my friend! So, I have stocked the library with more kid's books that I hope you will enjoy!<br />
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Hello Friends! Happy Hallows' Eve! We had some space in Skookum so I popped in a few books this morning and of course a few treats for the trick-or-treaters! For adults, I have added The Algebra of Infinite Justice, The Ophelia Cut, Amagansett and Wyck's piece on Emily Carr.</div>
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Hello Friends! I want to send a big thank you out to Jack and Grace for their generous donations to our Little Free Library. From the very beginning, Jack and his family have been huge supporters of Skookum. Jack and his wife attended our <a href="http://skookumreads.blogspot.ca/p/skookums-events.html" target="_blank">Skookum Launch Party</a> in December of last year and his son is one of our <a href="http://skookumreads.blogspot.ca/p/skookums-hall-of-fame.html" target="_blank">Kickstarter Backers</a>! </div>
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I also want to thank my mom Grace. She is a voracious reader and sent up a ton of books a few weeks ago. Her dedication and commitment to educating others has been incredibly inspirational. In fact, after we installed Skookum I dedicated the structure to her and my father. They have always been supportive of literacy and lifelong learning.</div>
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So, on to the books! It's a bit academic this month with the Theories of Social Inequality, Oriental Enlightenment, The Use and Abuse of History, and the Surrender of Culture to Technology. I find if I have any difficulty sleeping, I just grab one of these books and I'm out in about 30 minutes. Fans of Naomi Klein will appreciate her work on the globalization debate. For lighter reading, you may want to check out Merle's Door or School Days.</div>
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And finally a big shout out to our Skookum visitors! Hello Dakota, Mom and Dad! Addy and Paige! And Melea! We hope you enjoyed visiting the Little Library and if you have any suggestions for books please feel free to leave a note and I will see what I can find!<br />
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Thank you to one of our Skookum patrons for the additional book donations including The Secret of the Alchemist, The Tree of Death, Love, and Because I Wanted You. I've also added a few more treats for all you summer readers including tiny bubbles, colourful pencils, and some groovy erasers! Take a few while grabbing your books! </div>
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This summer we launched our first <a href="http://skookumreads.blogspot.ca/search?q=reading+challenge" target="_blank">reading challenge</a>! The<span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, Palatino Linotype, Palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> goal was to read or have an adult read to you 100 books by the end of August! This week I began stocking Skookum with little prizes for those of you who have accomplished this goal or are getting close. Today, I've included a series of animal notebooks for you to draw or write in. Take one while visiting us! Tomorrow will be something new…but you'll have to wait!</span></span></span></div>
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I want to send a big thank you to our neighbours Bettyann and Donna for the book donations! We really appreciate them. For Stephanie Meyer fans, you'll find <b>Breaking Dawn</b> and <b>New Moon</b> from the Twilight Series. There are also a series of books I've included on the virtual culture and technology. For history lovers, we have <b>The Pity of War</b> written by Harvard professor Dr. Niall Ferguson.</div>
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Last week I headed out to the <a href="http://www.fvrl.bc.ca/locations/clearbrook_library.php" target="_blank">Clearbrook Library</a> for their Pet Parade! While visiting, I found a ton of books for the kids, tweens and teens. There's <b>Deep Doo Doo</b> (who doesn't love a title like that?), <b>Pirates of the Caribbean</b>, <b>Fish Face</b>, <b>Last Days in Africville</b>, and <b>Geronimo Stilton's Meet Me in Horrorwood</b>! </div>
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But my favourite in the stack is <b>The Missing Piece Meets the Big O</b> by Shel Silverstein! Shel is hands-down my favourite author of all time and I am excited to share his work. Even as an adult, I love to sit back with <b>Where the Sidewalk Ends</b> or <b>Light in the Attic </b>and just peruse his artwork and poetry. Like Dr. Suess, Shel makes reading fun with his rhythmical stories and crazy illustrations. Fun fact: Shel wrote the song <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1BJfDvSITY" target="_blank">A Boy Named Sue</a> which was made famous by Johnny Cash! </div>
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This afternoon I noticed that Skookum's Guest Book was missing from the library. It typically sits in a little green pail with a series of free bookmarks for visitors to grab. The Guest Book serves as both a record and place where our patrons communicate with us. It means a great deal to me and my family and we would appreciate it's return. </div>
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P.S. If you would like to see what some of our visitors have shared, click <a href="http://skookumreads.blogspot.ca/2014/07/sedaris-rushdie-dubus-summer-reading.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://skookumreads.blogspot.ca/2014/06/dora-super-submarines-and-best-rainy.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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<i><b>Update: Skookum's Guest Book has been returned! Thank you!!</b></i></div>
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Thank you for the awesome donations today! We now have a series of books by Stuart Woods and Sara Paretsky including Orchid Blues, Orchid Beach, and Tunnel Vision. You'll also find Pay It Forward and Not My Daughter. Enjoy!</div>
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Hello Friends! This afternoon I added a stack of new books to Skookum's Library. Richard Scarry's Just the Right Word, Winnie the Pooh, Bears on Wheels, and Curious George. The Counting Kisses board book is great for those little ones just learning their numbers. For garden enthusiasts, I have included a series on vegetables, flower arrangements, and designing flower beds and borders.</div>
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Lastly, I want to thank my good friend Lisa for this belated birthday gift! We have a new gnome in our little Skookum garden. He's a definite cutie:<br />
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JacquelineDr. Jacqueline Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15790708564269360236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5122040663145165015.post-29198946532239824042014-07-07T20:43:00.000-07:002014-07-07T20:55:23.516-07:00Sedaris, Rushdie, Dubus & Summer Reading Clubs!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This past weekend I headed out to Clearbrook Library and picked up a few gems for the adults and kids! It was a good thing too because we had several Skookum visitors today! I am a huge fan of David Sedaris and was hooked on his work after reading the hilarious essay '</span><a href="http://www.npr.org/2013/12/23/255550048/david-sedaris-reads-from-his-santaland-diaries" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Santaland Diaries</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">.' I've also included an Oprah's Book Club selection 'House of Sand and Fog' and Salman Rushdie's 'Shame.' For the kids, we have 'Dillion Dillion,' 'The Spoon in the Bathroom Wall' and 'The Knaveheart's Curse.'</span></div>
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The Fraser Valley Regional Libraries have a series of very cool <a href="http://www.fvrl.bc.ca/summer_reading_clubs.php">summer reading clubs</a> going on right now! Head down to your local library and sign up! There are stickers, prizes and medals to be won! How fun! <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><br /></span>
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Thank you Angela for coming by! Great to hear that your daycare kids are enjoying the books! </div>
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JacquelineDr. Jacqueline Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15790708564269360236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5122040663145165015.post-52219283387451653962014-06-24T12:57:00.000-07:002014-06-24T12:57:32.724-07:00Dora, Super Submarines and the Best Rainy Day Book Ever!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello Friends! I'm so thrilled to report that books are flying off of Skookum's shelf. Lucky for us, this afternoon I arrived back from an errand to find a large bag filled with children's books at my door. A big thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Dace for their generous donation of reading material. We have a special relationship with the Daces as <a href="http://skookumreads.blogspot.ca/p/about-skookum.html" target="_blank">Mr. Jeremy Dace</a> built Skookum and frequently checks up on him to make sure he's okay! If you're interested in donating more than 3 books to our little library, please feel free to <a href="mailto:jacqueline.p.ashby@gmail.com" target="_blank">contact me</a>.<br />
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I'd also like to welcome Skookum's new visitors! A big hello to Miss Maleah, Miss Kylee, and their mother! We hope you enjoy your books!<br />
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JacquelineDr. Jacqueline Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15790708564269360236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5122040663145165015.post-44453304973520693102014-06-23T10:34:00.002-07:002014-06-23T10:34:25.621-07:00Caring for Your Little Library: Roofing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Launching Skookum in the <a href="http://skookumreads.blogspot.ca/2013/12/yes.html" target="_blank">winter</a> of last year was a challenge! British Columbia's weather tends to be cloudy with a chance of meatballs but the harsh climate is a good test for building materials and finishes. I <a href="http://skookumreads.blogspot.ca/2013/11/getting-there.html" target="_blank">originally</a> used Thompson's WaterSeal (tinted Oak) for the cedar shingles; however, after six months of rain and snow the integrity and look of our roof diminished. Honestly, I was a bit disappointed. So, I picked up my handy dandy notebook and hunted around the tool shed for another product to use. This is what I found:<br />
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I prepped the shingles by cleaning them off with a thick nylon brush. I know that the prepping process typically requires a much more intensive cleaning and for those interested in learning more about the care of cedar shakes <a href="http://www.cedarbureau.org/frequently-asked-questions/maintenance-and-finishing/" target="_blank">click here</a>! I then applied a couple of coats of Varathane (clear satin finish) to the shingles. While sealing the roof, I kept thinking about master carpenter <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norm_Abram" target="_blank">Norm Abram</a> from This Old House reminding homeowners to "brush with the grain of the wood." Thanks Norm!<br />
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I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this product preserves the colour and durability of the shingles. During my Kickstarter campaign, I received several comments and words of advice about roofing the structure. Those librarians living in harsher climates all recommended shingling the roof and I am glad we did. I thought about using vinyl shingles but purchasing such a small quantity is difficult.<br />
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If you have roofing suggestions for these little structures, please share!<br />
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JacquelineDr. Jacqueline Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15790708564269360236noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5122040663145165015.post-17290649938553405802014-06-22T15:19:00.000-07:002014-06-22T15:19:37.669-07:00Rivers, Cars, Mittens, and Skookum's Summer Reading Challenge!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello Friends! Thank you for your donations! Over the past couple of weeks, we've received great additions to Skookum's library. I've included a few in this bunch! For adults, we have authors Block, Rivers, Ryan, and Wilson. For children, we have both English and French titles! Fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder will enjoy "A Little House Sampler." <br />
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We've also included a few board books including Thomas the Train, Birthday Monsters, and Teeth, Tails & Tentacles!<br />
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And of course Archie, Jughead, and Betty & Veronica comic books!<br />
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We've also launched our first annual <a href="http://skookumreads.blogspot.ca/2014/06/skookum-reads-summer-reading-challenge.html" target="_blank">Skookum Reads! Summer Reading Challenge</a>! You can download the <a href="http://skookumreads.blogspot.ca/2014/06/skookum-reads-summer-reading-challenge.html" target="_blank">log here</a> or come by Skookum and pick one up. I've printed up a few and placed them in the green pail. We've been reading a few books every evening and are up to 24!<br />
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We've also welcomed several first time visitors to Skookum! A big hello to Mister Thomas, Miss Vanessa, Miss Natalia, and Miss Priscilla! We are thrilled that you visited our little library and we hope that you enjoy your books!<br />
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Hope you have a great day and enjoy the sunshine with a good book!<br />
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Cheers,<br />
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We’re launching our first annual Skookum Reads! Summer Reading Challenge for Kids! </div>
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Need inspiration? <a href="http://www.bxtimes.com/stories/2014/24/24-read-2014-06-12-bx_2014_24.html" target="_blank">This</a> 10-year-old read 487 books last summer. Amazing.</div>
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Complete this feat and I’ll fill Skookum with lots of treats!</div>
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