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Write a Video Game Story
Video games have always been popular and I believe they have become even more so in the last few years. But what makes a good game? A lot would say the story does.
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Writing Tips from Sherlock Holmes
One of the most notable characters of deduction and intrigue has to be Sherlock Holmes by the talented Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. His perception of the world fascinates us still to this day. I, for one, still watch the old movies now and then with my husband.
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How to Get Better at Video Games
Video games have risen in popularity in recent years especially since the pandemic where most were at home looking for something to occupy their time. Those that have enjoyed gaming and have picked it up as a regular pastime may be looking to improve their skills as they navigate online multiplayer or just enjoying single player games. There are many ways one can improve their skills. Some may seem like common sense while others are things you many never think would help you improve.
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Library Quest
One of the things I love the most is creating and going through scavenger hunts (or quests) for my kids. We haven’t done one in a while and since moved on to more elaborate movie nights with movie related snacks, but the love is still there for the scavenger hunts.
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Spring Renewal
The spring season is upon us and though the weather may not always show the sunny warmer days we crave after a long winter, we can still enjoy the sunny days that do show between the ”April showers”. We’ve begun to put away our winter gear, not quite ready for shorts (unless you’re my kids) and t-shirts, but ready to enjoy without hats and mittens, watching the renewal of the earth.
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Prepping Your Garden for Spring
It's that time of year again! When the ground begins to soften and the trees begin to turn green again. It's time to start prepping your garden for Spring. So before you can enjoy your freshly grown garden, you need to some prepping to get your there. Here are some tips on prepping your garden.
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The Importance of Libraries
When you walk into a library do you think think this is the best place to learn (other than a school, of course) or do you think, why do we need this when I can just buy books. That's all libraries are right, a place to "rent" books? You're missing the importance of libraries. Let me show you what libraries can offer you.
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What Makes a Great Video Game
Everyone has their own opinions as to what makes a good or even great video game. Great graphics, good story, or the design as a whole are just a few of the things we think of when discussing the qualities of a great video game. Let’s take a more in depth look at the what makes a great game and you can decide for yourself what to look for the next time you are looking for a new adventure, um, game to purchase.
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Wonders of the Library
There is one place that doesn’t get enough credit when it comes to resources, comfort, a mound of information and an escape from reality. Yep, it’s the library!
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A Day in the Life of a Librarian
Welcome to the library! Pull up a chair and let me tell you a story of a day in the life of a librarian. Hi! I'm the librarian, a Youth and Young Adult librarian is my official title, but in a small town library there is so much to do. Did you think we just sat around all day reading books or putting books back on the shelf? Maybe they did that back in the day, but in today's world we do a whole lot more.