Public Libraries: We're not just book depositories anymore... Perhaps those words may be eye-opening to some members of the public but, for years, librarians have been striving to open up the library to various forms of information retrieval, educational entertainment, relaxation, exploration, and the promotion of literacy. Our libraries are free community centers open to all… Continue reading 1000 Books before Kindergarten: Gearing Up
Category: Children’s Literature
Hot board books–Paola Opal
I am obsessed with this one little collection of mine: board books. It's not the biggest collection by any means, but I do give it considerable attention, mainly because children take them and put them in their mouths. They're exploring their world, mmmkay?! In my acquisition, I've come across one series that my patrons are… Continue reading Hot board books–Paola Opal
One World, Many Stories: My Internship in Rural Indiana
My passion to be a youth services librarian has been permanently solidified after my internship at the Morgan County Public Library in Martinsville, Indiana. Although it was last summer (2011), I'm still reveling in the activities I undertook and the experiences that fueled my fire. Last summer, I was given the power to run the… Continue reading One World, Many Stories: My Internship in Rural Indiana
New Nonfiction from 2011
Check out 2011's award winning nonfiction!
Lemme Tell You a Story
A brief description of my first storytelling experience--overall success!
Library Bonanza 