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Tag: Amusement parks

July 19, 2023 by Amanda MacGregor

Book Review: 102 Days of Lying About Lauren by Maura Jortner

A great book to hand to kids who want something meaty and "real" without being overbearingly heavy or sad.

June 22, 2023 by Amanda MacGregor

Leap of Faith, a guest post by Maura Jortner

At times, life presents us with opportunities disguised as challenges. If we leap, we just might find solid ground and oh so much happiness.

June 6, 2022 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Let’s Go to an Amusement Park, But Make it Murdery

Teen librarian Karen Jensen shares some creepy summer thrills that also contain thrill rides because they involve creepy or haunted amusement parks. Take a ride this summer!

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