Category: Inside Stories
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Discover the Secrets of Russell Library
Are you brave enough to visit the most haunted library in Connecticut? To be honest, it’s not really very spooky here. Russell was labeled “the most haunted library in Connecticut” by the Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society when they were giving a presentation about the findings of their two investigations here at Russell. They gave the…
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How to Survive Information Overload
My favorite uncle and I finally managed to connect on the phone after almost two years. When I asked him “How are you?”, he immediately answered, “I’m terrible. I’m constantly worried about the state of the world. I’m so worried that I can’t sleep at night.” He then started talking about covid, genocide, war, pharmaceutical…
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Lost in Translation: Current Reads
I hope you all are reading more manga! I thought I would update the blog with some things I’ve recently read and upcoming titles coming to our collection soon. If you’re looking for a different pace from Shōnen manga but still want the high fantasy action/adventure setting, try reading Solo Leveling. This story follows Korean…
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A Play-Based Library?
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play IS serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood,” Mr. (Fred) Rogers. If you have children or are involved in the education or child care industries, you have probably heard the term “play-based”. It’s usually a way of…
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Would you invest in a business that gives a 400% return?
By Ramona Burkey Over the past ten years, the S&P 500 has achieved an average annual rate of return of just over 12%. Not too bad. Now imagine an investment that produced a return of 400%. That would be absolutely incredible. Since you’re reading this blog, you’re probably already familiar with this particular investment. I’m…
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