National Library Week is April 8 – 14

7 Reasons to Check Out the Library

 

by Kerrie McLoughlin

There are many reasons to go to the library. See your local library for more information on activities for National Library Week.

Families are looking for ways to save money now more than ever. But our kids (and us parents!) definitely enjoy having new books to read and new DVDs to watch. It’s also nice to be able to take our kids somewhere fun without breaking the bank. Below are 7 reasons why it’s the perfect time to check out your local library:

Will Spring Flowers Bring Back Honey Bees?

The Myth of the Disappearing Honey Bee

Buzzing through the air on a warm spring day, honey bees search out the sweetness of a fresh flower.  They dive into the open flower bud as you would a swimming pool full of bubbles, rolling in the pollen, covering themselves from head to toe.  Then they fly off, carrying with them pollen on their back legs to take to another flower.  What would happen if bees disappeared?  Without bees, many flowers, fruits, and vegetables would not reproduce, would not come back the next year.