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Couple embracing under a red umbrella near the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
I know some people like to read a book while they're on vacation that's set in their traveled-to destination. I've strived to do that, but haven't always been successful. Therefore, the recommended books below are a mix of what I have read and what I'm hoping to read someday.
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Family Folktales: Maiden Bright-Eye

A widowed man with a son and a daughter (she is known as Maiden Bright-Eye) marries a cruel woman with a daughter of her own who cannot equal Maiden Bright-Eye in any way. After Maiden Bright-Eye is rewarded for her kindness and her stepsister punished for her cruelty, the king decides to marry Maiden Bright-Eye. Will Maiden Bright-Eye get her happily ever after, or will her cruel stepsister?

Compost bucket book cover with the words Composting for a new Generation.
With Earth Day just around the corner, let's take a look at some ideas for easy, around-the-house activities you can do to help out the planet.
Word search document with a jumble of letters and a list of words to find.
With schools closed and parents suddenly homeschooling, it can be tough to teach on short notice with limited resources. That’s where Metro Archives and the Library come in—and learning can still be fun! Here’s a word search featuring words and names tied to Nashville’s founding.