Short Story Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Short Story Contest hosted by the Clermont County Public Library. We received 29 adult entries and 32 teen entries this year. We truly appreciate you sharing your stories! Short Story Contest Winners 2021 The first, second, and third place winners in both categories have been selected. Adult Winners […]
Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
I have always loved creating. As a kid I was always coloring, painting, and crafting. As I got older, I continued to find joy in making. I spent many hours in high school making jewelry with friends. I still enjoy being creative; however, full-time work and full-time life as a parent have limited the time […]
Top Writing Tips to Beat Writer’s Block
Everyone is busy, especially at this time of year. Even so, try not to let your writing fall to the wayside. I say this because I’ve noticed that if I take a hiatus from writing, it’s harder to get back into the groove.
DIY Leather Bracelet
Looking for a fun and easy craft? Try this simple leather bracelet! Simply Knot an Average Leather Bracelet Instructions Tools: Flat Nose Jewelry Pliers Sharp Scissors to cut cord Materials: Round Leather Cord, any thickness (I used 1.5 mm) 2 Fold Over Cord Ends 2 Jump Rings Lobster Claw Clasp The first task is […]
Flash Forward: Writing Short Fiction
Fall is in the air, the leaves are picturesque, and it is officially time to get back to work on writing. Summer vacations are over and it is the season of the Clermont County Public Library short story contest. Read about it here. Who has time to write a story? Anyone, especially if they write […]
It’s Time for Kindergarten!
Soon the sweltering sunniness of summer will give way to cool, crisp days, a colorful cacophony of leaves, and the smell of bonfires in the evening air. For some, the end of summer will herald the beginning of a new phase of childhood — schoolchild. Ready or not, here comes Kindergarten! How do you, as a parent, deal with […]
