Alissa Williams

Participants in the November Girls Excelling in Math and Science (GEMS) Program explored examples of pulleys, wheels and axles, inclined planes, levers, screws and wedges. GEMS girls participated in hands-on activities that showed how simple machines make our lives easier, such as the fact that bricks are easier to move using wheels and axles (aka a cart). Through trial and error, participants were able to lift an object on an inclined plane with the fulcrum closer to the object being lifted.

LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read One Step Too Far by Lisa Gardner. One Step Too Far, by Lisa Gardner (Dutton; LJ starred review), is the top holds title of the week (1/17/22). LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book. “Gardner’s second novel featuring Frankie Elkin (following Before She Disappeared) is beyond brilliant.

LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read The Last House on the Streetby Diane Chamberlain. The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain (St. Martin’s), is the top holds title of the week (1/10/22). LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.