Staff Spotlight: Sarah Holtkamp

#CPLStaffSpotlight | Chapter 8 Meet Sarah Holtkamp, Children's Librarian at Sulzer Regional Library! What did you study in college, and how did it shape your path to becoming a librarian? I hold a bachelor of fine arts in Theater from DePaul University. My theater training has proven invaluable — whether I’m leading an energetic story…
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Books for a New Baby

Did you recently welcome a new baby into your family? Here are a few types of books you may want to check out from the library to introduce to your little one. It's never too early to start sharing books with your baby. Reading to them early and often is the best way to encourage…
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Evidence-Based Parenting Books

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of parenting advice available everywhere, but especially on the internet. How do you know who to trust with such personal and consequential decisions? Evidence-based parenting books written by credentialed early childhood development specialists are a great place to start. These books all draw on parenting strategies…
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Let’s Get Dressed!

Picture this: it's a cold, snowy Chicago morning and you and your preschooler are rushing to get out the door. You grab their coat and start to help them put it on when you hear "I can do it!"  Sound familiar? It can be frustrating to wait for them to complete the task, but helping…
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Bedtime Books for Babies

Reading to your baby before bed can feel silly when they’re too little to follow the story but reading a few books at bedtime, even in the early months, can help your baby establish a calming night time routine. It can also strengthen your bond and foster a lifelong love of reading and learning. If…
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