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

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!

Libraries open 24/7? Nice but improbable

In honor of Independence Day, an exchange: Scene - the Circ Desk ME (looking friendly and helpful, as usual): Hi! How can I help you? SLIGHTLY GRUMPY PATRONĀ (grumpily): Are you open on Saturdays anymore? ME: No, sorry, we stopped a few weeks ago. We will start up Saturdays again after Labor Day. We are also … Continue reading Libraries open 24/7? Nice but improbable