Summer Heat

Summer Heat

The heat of summer makes work even harder. Rising temperatures and humidity drain away energy and make us wish for cooler weather and even winter. The Psalmist David used the stress of summer heat to illustrate God’s judgment on sin. “Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like…

Laura Rogers of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission visits Library summer reading students

Laura Rogers of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission visits Library summer reading students

Laura Rogers with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission recently led Mrs Sandy Doss’s group of 7-12 year-old Warren Library Summer Reading program students through the amazing water cycle. They talked about the journey that water makes and played a fun game to learn how it changes during the cycle. Everyone created their very own…

Hermitage Elementary summer camp students take field trips

Hermitage Elementary summer camp students take field trips

Students participating in Hermitage Elementary School’s summer camp have been having a blast recently getting hand-on experience by traveling to a couple of different Arkansas State Parks, building their own river to learn about geographic water sheds, and opening crystals. The students have also had plenty of time for recreation, including at Bradley County’s Moro…

Enjoy summer fun while practicing sun safety tips to avoid skin cancer, sunburn

Enjoy summer fun while practicing sun safety tips to avoid skin cancer, sunburn

LITTLE ROCK — As temperatures warm up and the school year winds down, Arkansas families are preparing to spend more time outside during the summer months. While the Natural State offers plenty of opportunities for fun in the sun, it’s important to practice sun safety by using sunscreen, avoiding prolonged sun exposure and wearing protective…

Help the Library help those in need during the summer months

Help the Library help those in need during the summer months

“Our community was so helpful with the Backpack Blessing Program in December,” says the Warren Branch Library. With the hot summer months approaching, Warren Branch Library will be doing another backpack giveaway for our local friends experiencing homelessness. While the library is able to provide many of the needed items through generous contributions from our…

‘Lazy’ mower approach can help pollinators

‘Lazy’ mower approach can help pollinators

LITTLE ROCK – Procrastination in the spring and a little less mowing in the summer may be virtues when it comes to helping pollinators, researchers have found. The University of Vermont suggests delaying spring mowing so flowers like dandelions can provide early season food resources to pollinators. Those food sources are important to pollinators such…