I realize that everyone else in the world has read Gone Girl, but I finally got around to it. At first, because I'm a jerk, I didn't read it because it was popular and everyone was reading. If everyone likes it, it must appeal to the common masses and therefore is crap. I am not … Continue reading I finally read Gone Girl! Hello 2012!
Category: Libraries
In praise of button machines and amazing coworkers
As I was getting ready to leave work yesterday I asked Virginia one of our new teen aides to post an Instagram picture since I had totally forgotten. It was so nice to have someone take care of this - admittedly - super simple thing for me. It was great to have I was REALLY ready … Continue reading In praise of button machines and amazing coworkers
Summer reads and new projects
Generally, I support people making their own summer reading decisions. I'm fairly against prescribed summer reading lists but these are books that I think you should read because you would like them. Plus, you are all adults and I can't actually tell you what to do. But if you do want recommendations here are some … Continue reading Summer reads and new projects
Hello friends! Summer has unofficially started, are your summer reading plans set? We are good to go at MHL and are doing the collaborative theme of superheroes this year. I'm excited because superheroes can be great and there are lots of fun crafts and activities to do. One of the most exciting things we have … Continue reading
Confidence – I’ve got it?
There was a time, not too long ago because I really haven't been a librarian for very long, when attending a library conference made me feel awful. I would sit in all these sessions and hear what these amazing librarians were doing for their community and I just felt not good enough. Hearing about the … Continue reading Confidence – I’ve got it?
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