Shelf Space: What’s New at the Harvard Public Library, 7/10/26
New for Children They Call Me No Sam! by Drew Daywalt Meet Sam, an insolent pug and incidental hero who will stop at nothing…
Shelf Space: What’s New at the Harvard Public Library, 1/12/24
New for Children Mimi and the Boo-Hoo by Shauna J. Grant Boo-hoo! Mimi is not having a good day. She can’t get her pigtails to…
Chalk Talk: A glimpse into Finland and Estonia’s educational success inspires advocacy for full-day kindergarten
In October 2023, I was part of a delegation of 13 Massachusetts educators to Finland and Estonia, delving into the intricacies of the education…
Shelf Space: What’s New at the Harvard Public Library, 11/10/23
New for Children The One and Only Ruby by Katherine Applegate Ruby’s caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting.…
At a Farmstand Near You: October 27, 2023
This is the final week for our farmstand column. It was certainly a bumpy year for Harvard’s farms and orchards. Record cold temperatures in…
Shelf Space: What’s new at the Harvard Public Library, 10/27/23
New for Children Clementine Fox and the Great Island Adventure by Leigh Luna Deciding to ditch school for a day of adventure and exploration, Clementine…
Reflections: Send in the clones
The other day someone said she had so much to do she wished she could be in two places at the same time. Another…
At a Farmstand Near You: October 20, 2023
While apples seem to be plentiful at our local orchards this season, it was not a good year for the apple crop. A late…
At a Farmstand Near You: October 13, 2023
One crop seems to have survived the weather Mother Nature threw at our farms this year—pumpkins. Technically a fruit, the pumpkin has been around…
At a Farmstand Near You: October 6, 2023
Like people, most apple varieties have two genetic parents, and McIntosh has contributed its DNA to many locally grown cultivars. Cortland, Macoun, Empire, and…
At a Farmstand Near You: September 29, 2023
We’re at the crossroads of summer and winter squash, a sure sign that fall is here. While summer squash is as easygoing as the…
