Well, tour my YA space, anyway. I've been thinking a lot about the teen space lately. I've been working with my Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and they really want to make it cooler. Having a cool, comfy, not weird place for teens to hang out and do homework (or not do homework) is an important … Continue reading Tour my library!
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The importance of rest
I've just been on vacation for a full week and it has been amazing! I got to go home for a few days and see my family. I have seven nieces and nephews and every time I go home to see them - around two to three times a year - they've changed and grown … Continue reading The importance of rest
Series recaps – what do you use?
Usually, I like to read series all in a row, all in a rush. 'Binge-reading' if you will. I like reading series this way because 1.) I am very impatient when it comes to books and finding out what happens in a story and 2.) I read a lot of books and I sometimes have … Continue reading Series recaps – what do you use?
Banned Books Week 2013!
It's here! I love Banned Books Week! Sadly, I will not be at my library to celebrate fully because I'll be on vacation. But that doesn't mean it still won't be awesome at my library. I spent the last week setting up a 'caught reading banned books' mugshot station at my library and then coercing, … Continue reading Banned Books Week 2013!
How to get people to talk to you at open houses
Spoiler alert: the answer is bribery. Specifically, bribery with candy and T-shirts. School or community open houses are an important part of my job. This year, I've really been trying to be out in the community as much as possible because sometimes you have to meet people where they are. There will always be those … Continue reading How to get people to talk to you at open houses
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