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Sign up for my Monthly Newsletter
Did you know I send out a monthly newsletter? It’s chock full of exclusive content just for subscribers! It includes a monthly booklist that you’ll never see on the blog. Plus, picture reviews and extension activities that work for families, teachers, and librarians. And if you’re searching for even more…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 9/14/2020
What I Read Finally! I’m back in the reading game. I’ve had to very purposefully set aside time to open up a book over the past few weeks. And it’s working, I’m trying to go to bed earlier or take time during my morning or lunch time to read at…
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Director’s Thoughts – 9/9/2020
The last Director’s Thoughts post I wrote was back in May. Where do I even begin? From mid-June through August we offered curbside pickup at our library while planning for reopening. And today, for the first time in almost six months there were patrons in our library! It was so…
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Paradise in libraries and nature
I love this quote from Jorge Luis Borges – “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of a Library.” I mean, as a book lover and librarian this is the epitome of a paradise for me. Rows and rows of books to read. But, then I look…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? with Josh Funk
Today I’ve got a super special IMWAYR post! Josh Funk is here today as part of his “Long & Savory” Tour for his most recent title – Short & Sweet the fourth title in the Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast series! He’ll be sharing some of his favorite reads…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 8/24/2020
Last Week So, I only read about 50 pages this week, which is absolutely ridiculous! I definitely need to up my reading game because I can tell that I’m frustrated and need that escape right now – if only I could keep my eyes open long enough to read more…
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Back-End Blog Updates
I am so proud of myself! I spent a little time yesterday working on the back-end of my blog. And if I did it right, you shouldn’t see any differences to the front-end. Let me start by saying I’m not a tech-savvy person. I know basic troubleshooting – turn it…
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Penzeys Spices
I was so excited last week that I got to order some new herbs and spices from Penzeys! I have a fairly large cabinet devoted to spices and although I have a mixture of grocery stores spices and others from Penzeys, you can really tell the difference. Plus, purchasing from…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 8/17/2020
Last Week You Should See Me In a Crown by Leah Johnson was such a great YA read! Leah Johnson created a setting that is so familiar to many of us. A high school during prom season in all its glory (depending on who you ask). And also created a…
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A Perfect Summer Cookout
On Sunday we had my partner’s mom over for a socially distant dinner and we had a quintessential summer cookout. Most people probably expect that I’m going to say grilling hot dogs and hamburgers, but I’ve got an entirely different menu and one that you have to definitely check out!…
