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Public libraries as co-working spaces?
I found this article, “Why Libraries Should Be the Next Great Start-Up Incubators” written by staff writer, Emily Badger for The Atlantic Cities just the other day and found it an interesting concept and I am eager to see how the idea works. Arizona State is planning to create a network…
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Story Time Theme – Penguins Everywhere!
I absolutely adore penguins – they’re cute, fun to watch and make a great story time theme! I chose to use penguins and focus on letter knowledge, after my first story time this week, I realized my error. The letter “p” can look similar to “b”, “d”, and “q”. I…
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Animal Grossapedia
If there was ever a book that boys (and some girls!) might like to peruse – it’s this one! Animal Grossapedia by Melissa Stewart is an encyclopedia of over 50 gross things that animals do. You’ll find everything from dung beetles to koala bears and vampire bats. Each animal is…
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A Tangle of Knots
A Tangle of Knots written by Lisa Graff is a mysterious puzzle with just a touch of magic that is told in multiple viewpoints. The reader is introduced to 11-year-old Cady, an orphan with a special Talent for baking (especially cakes). She soon becomes mixed up in a lost luggage emporium,…
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Author states, libraries are “no longer relevant”
I’ll admit, I played hookey on Friday. The weather in my area was about 55 degrees (in February!) with the sun shining brightly, so my boyfriend took me to the zoo for the afternoon! It was the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. But, on Thursday, I did come a…
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Their Skeletons Speak: Kennewick Man and the Paleoamerican World
I know, I know, it’s Valentine’s Day and I’m not writing about love, hugs, or kisses! I figured that since I’ve done that all week, we all needed a break and I just finished this book the other day, so it worked out perfectly. I picked up Their Skeletons Speak…
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Story Time Theme – Hugs & Kisses
Being that Valentine’s Day is this week, I chose a “Hugs & Kisses” theme with some of my favorite stories about love. I’ve already posted about a couple of these books this week, so to spare you, my story time plan is below. I also gave the kids valentines this…
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Otter and Odder
Otter and Odder: A Love Story written by James Howe and illustrated by Chris Raschka is a delightful picture book about love – perfect for Valentine’s Day. Although a bit too long for a toddler story time, this simple book about the strength of love would work very well for early…
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Won’t You Be My Hugaroo?
“Won’t you be my hugaroo? I’ve lots of hugs to share with you.” I fell in love with Won’t You Be My Hugaroo? written by Joanne Ryder and illustrated by Melissa Sweet when I first read it a few years ago. The story (for the most part) has a great…
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Fun Friday Program – Tangram Puzzles
In the school district where I work the elementary school students have a half day on the second Friday of every month. Over winter break, I decided that this would be a perfect time to create a program for parents to bring their kids to the library! Last month, our theme…