PlayFit with Miss Rachel: The Plans I Have For You

Welcome to PlayFit with Miss Rachel.  Today, Miss Rachel will be reading, The Plans I have For You by Amy Parker.  After the story, get ready to do a workout with some moves from the book! For more info about the author, visit http://www.amyparkerbooks.com/

Throwback Thursday – Camp Wikoff

In 1899, almost a year after the Rough Riders left Montauk’s  Camp Wikoff, the government decided to sell its property sitting unused at the vacant camp.  “The site of Camp Wikoff is to be sold at auction,” reported the Ogdensberg Journal.  “The property consists of one quartermaster’s warehouse, one commissary storehouse, four detention camp buildings, 22 hospital… Read more »

Bilingual Storytime with Mary Jane: French Fry Soup

Welcome to Bilingual Storytime with Mary Jane. Today, Mary Jane will be reading, La Soupe Aux Frites (French Fry Soup) by Jean Leroy, on location from the French Island of St. Bart’s. For more books by the author visit, https://www.amazon.com/Jean-Leroy/e/B004N4MFHA?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1619645010&sr=1-3  

PlayFit with Miss Rachel: There Is No One Like You!

Welcome to PlayFit with Miss Rachel. Today, Miss Rachel will be reading, There Is No One Like You by Romy Fuchs. This story is about celebrating our individual gifts and uniqueness. Then, get ready to do a fun workout! For more info about the author and book visit https://www.amazon.com/Romy-Fuchs/e/B08LTDMLBH/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1  

Throwback Thursday- Earth Day

Giorgina Reid fights erosion on the Lighthouse bluffs, from the Al Holden collection. Today is Earth Day, its 51st birthday.  Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson kick-started the event on April 22, 1970, after observing the sickening results of a California oil spill the year before. “Twenty million Americans were inspired by Earth Day— at the time,… Read more »

Bilingual Storytime with Mary Jane: Zoe Pirate

Welcome to Bilingual Storytime with Mary Jane. Today, Mary Jane will be reading Zoe Pirate by Pascal Teulade from beautiful St. Bart’s Island. For more books by the author, visit https://www.amazon.com/Pascal-Teulade/e/B004N6DNEC/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1