Creating displays is probably one of my favorite parts of my job. Since we're still not back to doing full programming and outreach at my branch, I've had a lot of time to think about and try different ways to market materials in the teen area. Headquarters likes us to keep things simple, but I … Continue reading Display Round Up
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Bookish Adventures in Seattle
What does a bookworm do with a ton of free time in a big city (aside from reading, that is)? This week I've tagged along with my husband while he attends and speaks at SharePoint Fest in Seattle, Washington. As the conference takes up most of the morning and afternoon, I've been left to wander … Continue reading Bookish Adventures in Seattle
Echo and The Traveling Cat Chronicles
I recently celebrated my cat’s 20th birthday. Echo is a grey and caramel colored tabby that I’ve literally had since the day she was born. I love to tell the story. On April 20, 1999, I came home from school to find her mother birthing kittens under a picnic table on the porch in front … Continue reading Echo and The Traveling Cat Chronicles
When I First Fell in Love with Reading
Do you remember when you first fell in love with reading? I mean the first time you truly, deeply felt that the world was not right unless you had a book in your hands? For me, I didn’t experience this kind of love until high school. My grandmother was an avid fan of Jill Churchill, … Continue reading When I First Fell in Love with Reading
