Makerspaces: Coming soon to your library?

Hi folks! Sorry to miss you all on Thursday. I'm sure you were sitting anxiously by your computers waiting for me to post, right? Or not. Hopefully not because I definitely did not post. I went to a one-day library conference then got stuck in traffic on my way home for around three hours. Leaving … Continue reading Makerspaces: Coming soon to your library?

Mass Poetry Festival and weekend excitement

This is going to be a quick post since I have to finish the book (Ruby Red) for my teen book group before I leave for work. Procrastination? Why yes, thank you! Firstly, if you don't have plans this weekend (or even if you do) check out the schedule for the Mass Poetry Festival. It's … Continue reading Mass Poetry Festival and weekend excitement

Teen Iron Chef

Last week I ran one of the best programs that I've ever done, at least in my opinion. And I took pictures, so you get to see all of it's glory. The program was 'Teen Iron Chef' which I had heard about but was nervous about actually presenting. It sounded like a lot of work: … Continue reading Teen Iron Chef

Massachusetts Library Association conference 2013

Today I went to the Massachusetts Library Conference in Cambridge (I took a bus! By myself! And got off at the correct stop! Grownup city success! And yes, I do feel like this when I go to Boston.). It was good: I got to see some sweet panels, catch up with librarian friends from around … Continue reading Massachusetts Library Association conference 2013

Sounding very flaky and in touch with my feelings

This post contains emotions! You've been warned. Check back for library things later. As you know, things have been crazy personally for me this month. Amidst a lot of emotional upheaval, sadness, and frustration, I've been thinking a lot about my place in the world. My place as a person, friend, family member, librarian, writer, … Continue reading Sounding very flaky and in touch with my feelings