Washington County Free Library

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Washington County Free Library
Free Education Opportunities
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Free Education Opportunities / The internet has allowed for more than funny cat pictures and downloading music illegally...it has also spawned a new revolution on how people can learn, AND how much they pay for it. Check out these places to learn online without spending a penny.
Health Resources Online
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Health Resources Online / Patients are taking a more active role in their own healthcare these days, but the internet is a big place. Check out these reliable resources for information on any of your healthcare needs!
Money Saving Tips
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Money Saving Tips / Great ideas for how to pinch pennies!
Job Seekers
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Job Seekers / Resume and cover letter help, professional development, finding jobs, interview tips - it's all here!
Computer Literacy
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Computer Literacy / This board is designed to augment and support the curriculum in our free computer literacy series. It's also a great place to look for information on how to brush up on your computer skills (or learn new ones)!
For Parents: Homeschooling
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For Parents: Homeschooling / Check out these helpful books, activities, and websites to help you with your homeschooling needs.
Genealogy
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Genealogy / Interesting and useful sites for people hunting for family history.
For Aspiring Writers
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For Aspiring Writers / Got a story in your heart? Here's how to get it on paper...
Celebrity Chef Cookbooks & More
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Celebrity Chef Cookbooks & More / If you love to eat, chances are you love to cook good food too! This board celebrates all the celebrity chefs we've come to depend on for expert culinary advice.
LifeHacks
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LifeHacks / Ever think to yourself, "There MUST be a better way!"? This board is all about cheap and easy tips and tricks to make your life easier.
Amazing Libraries and Bookstores
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Amazing Libraries and Bookstores / We think all libraries are pretty amazing, but these take the cake. Not to mention our lovely cousins - the quirky bookstore.
Cool Infographics
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Cool Infographics
Fun Stuff
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Fun Stuff / Giggle-worthy things to share. :)
For Kids: Caldecott Award Winners
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For Kids: Caldecott Award Winners / The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
For Kids: Newberry Medal Winners
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For Kids: Newberry Medal Winners / The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished American children's book published the previous year.
Genre List: Armchair Travel
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Genre List: Armchair Travel / Money's tight, time is limited, and obligations tie us down...but that doesn't mean you can't travel all over the world with these great titles. (Book blurbs taken from publishers and NoveList.)
Genre List: Audio Books
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Genre List: Audio Books / Sometimes, listening to someone read you a story is something we never grow out of. And what's wrong with that? (Book blurbs taken from publishers and NoveList.)
Genre List: Biography & Memoir
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Genre List: Biography & Memoir / Love a good tale about a notable person or their self-told travels through life? Check out these great biographies and memoirs. (Book blurbs taken from publishers and NoveList.)
Genre List: Business and Personal Finance
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Genre List: Business and Personal Finance / Books that share personal stories, industry research, and advice on best practices (or the ones you should avoid). (Book blurbs taken from publishers and NoveList.)
Genre List: Christian Fiction
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Genre List: Christian Fiction / Uplifting stories of life, love, and faith. (Book blurbs taken from publishers and NoveList.)
Genre List: Fantasy
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Genre List: Fantasy / Love some magic and mayhem in your stories? Maybe a tale of a far off land in a different time and place? This fantasy list might just be for you, then... (Book blurbs taken from publishers and NoveList.)
Genre List: General Fiction
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Genre List: General Fiction / A catch all for literary fiction, fun stuff, and anything that defies definition by a single genre. (Book blurbs taken from publishers and NoveList.)
Genre List: Historical Fiction
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Genre List: Historical Fiction / Love to get lost in long-ago tales? Like a little fact with your fiction? Enjoy your history revised? Then these historical fiction novels might be right up your alley. (Book blurbs taken from publishers and NoveList.)
Genre List: History and Current Events
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Genre List: History and Current Events / Check out these non-fiction titles for current and historical news-related books. True tales of the world around us. (Book blurbs taken from publishers and NoveList.)
Genre List: Home, Garden, and DIY
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Genre List: Home, Garden, and DIY / Love to get your hands dirty with a painting project, a sewing project, or repotting a root-bound house plant? These books will help you on your next adventure. (Book blurbs taken from publishers and NoveList.)
Genre List: Horror
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Genre List: Horror / Spine-tingling, hair-raising, heart-pounding tales to keep you up at night. (Book blurbs taken from publishers and NoveList.)
Genre List: Mind and Body Fitness
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Genre List: Mind and Body Fitness / Getting healthy is a holistic process...work on your muscles and your mind with these suggested readings. (Book blurbs taken from publishers and NoveList.)
Genre List: Mystery
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Genre List: Mystery / Whether you love to learn the psychology of serial killers or long for a cozy tale of whodunnit, these mysteries will keep you entertained and your mind puzzling out the answers for hours. (Book blurbs taken from publishers and NoveList.)
Genre List: Nature and Science
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Genre List: Nature and Science / Learn more about the world you thought you knew in these equally entertaining and educational books. (Book blurbs taken from publishers and NoveList.)
Genre List: Popular Culture
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Genre List: Popular Culture / Is it fun, funky, or a fad? Check out these titles for the latest in what our culture goes crazy for - now and then. (Book blurbs taken from publishers and NoveList.)
Genre List: Romance
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Genre List: Romance / Want to feel your heart go pitter-patter? Check out these books all about love and romance. (Book blurbs taken from publishers and NoveList.)
Genre List: Science Fiction
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Genre List: Science Fiction / Alternate realities? Technology? Intergalactic travel? Whatever your interest, these suggestions will hold something you'll like. (Book blurbs taken from publishers and NoveList.)
Genre List: Spirituality and Religion
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Genre List: Spirituality and Religion / Open conversations about god, faith, and spirituality. (Book blurbs taken from publishers and NoveList.)
Genre List: Thrillers and Suspense
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Genre List: Thrillers and Suspense / Spine-chilling, hair-raising, heart-pounding excitement found within... (Book blurbs taken from publishers and NoveList.)
Staff Book Picks
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Staff Book Picks / Some of our staff's favorite reads from over the years.
Listmania!
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Listmania! / Here, there, and everywhere. Some interesting lists for you.
What Are You Reading?
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What Are You Reading? / Feel free to share what book you are currently reading. Please do not pin sweepstakes, quotes, magazine articles, blogs, infographics, book lists, contests, pictures of book shelves,etc. Enjoy, and let's find some great new books to read!
Community Board
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Community Board / Hi there, this board is for members of our Pinterest community to pin to. Please keep the pins relatively clean, and limit the pins to no more than 5 or 6 at a time. Other then that, use this board to pin anything you'd like to share with the Grimsby Library Pinterest Community! (Please, no spam!)
Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving / It's right around the corner. Do you know what you're doing this year?
Summer Fun
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Summer Fun / As the season warms up, so do our social lives! Check out these ideas for super fun summer parties, cool refreshing libations, and grilled goodness. Expect this board to be updated frequently as the days grow longer!
Beach Reads
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Beach Reads / Our staff has been compiling lists of the best beach reads for years! Check out these best picks of books for all tastes from years past and for the 2014 season! (Book blurbs taken from publishers and NoveList.)
Canning and Preserving
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Canning and Preserving / It's mid-summer, and that means the garden harvests are starting to come in like crazy. If you grow more than you can eat before it goes bad, these pins might provide some ideas on how to preserve your hard-grown produce to enjoy come winter.
Gardening
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Gardening / Spring is coming! Check this board for inspiration on your little patch of green.
For Kids: It's National Poetry Month!
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For Kids: It's National Poetry Month! / Celebrate National Poetry Month with these collections of poems available to inspire the aspiring poet in your house.
For Kids: Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday!
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For Kids: Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday! / He's one of our most beloved childrens' authors; check out some of these fun activities and ideas for how to celebrate him.
For Kids: Art for Kids
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For Kids: Art for Kids / Did you know? March is Youth Art Month, so check out some of these resources to appeal to the budding artist in your home.
St. Patrick's Day
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St. Patrick's Day / It doesn't take a four-leaf clover to successfully celebrate and have fun this St. Patty's Day - check out these links for all things Irish.
Valentine's Day
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Valentine's Day / Whether you love hearts and flowers or anti-VDay fun, here's some stuff that might interest you.
It's Super Bowl Time!
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It's Super Bowl Time! / Ideas for party planning, snacks, decorations, and everything related to one of the biggest sports days of the year!
Pulitzer Prize Winners
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Pulitzer Prize Winners
Books in a Series...can't get enough!
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Books in a Series...can't get enough! / Find the next title in a series or a new author of a series.
Florida Books and Authors
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Florida Books and Authors / Discover Florida authors, their books as well as books based in or about Florida.