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Shiny New Books We’re Anticipating in 2026
Read more: Shiny New Books We’re Anticipating in 2026“The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written.”― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go It’s a new year, and it’s still the same me. Like many, I have adapted to the mindset that January is still wintering. Some things are new, …
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A Paper Chain Moment
Read more: A Paper Chain Moment“The first step in crafting the life you want is to get rid of everything you don’t.” — Joshua Becker Paper chains are having a moment for this holiday season. These nostalgic beauties have been a simple craft you can make with young kids for ages. I’ve read opinions that …
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8 Books To Cozy Up With For Fall
Read more: 8 Books To Cozy Up With For Fall“Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.” ~ Lauren DeStefano The cold weather crept in slowly this year in our little patch of the world. The leaves are …
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Meet Artist Dawn Lo: Big-Hearted Magic
Read more: Meet Artist Dawn Lo: Big-Hearted Magic“Dawn aims to create works that are high-spirited and whimsical while retaining a certain degree of simplicity and humor. Most of her work is inspired by little, everyday moments and personal multicultural experiences.” I first encountered Dawn Lo’s artwork in the windows of the Marpole Library. I didn’t know her …
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The Enchanting Emily Hughes
Read more: The Enchanting Emily HughesThe Bookmobile is an invitation—tender and mischievous all at once. When the Bookmobile transformed from vision to reality, its purpose was clear: it would be more than just a traveling bookshop. It would be an experience, a space that children would delight in visiting, a place they’d want to linger, …