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21 Middle Grade Mysteries
Some of my favorite books growing up and even now are mysteries. I’m not a huge fan of thrillers in the scary sense, but I do love the idea of solving a puzzle. And whether you’re looking for classic middle grade mysteries like From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil…
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Director’s Thoughts – 12/20/2023
I can’t believe 2023 is almost over. It’s like I blinked and it’s gone! It was a really busy year for my library and I’m so happy with where we ended up in terms of of serving our community. We kept some of our tried and true ideas, while also…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Hope Santa Brings
While I don’t necessarily need all of these books under the tree, what I could use is a little more time to spend reading for fun! Between my full-time job, blogging, climbing, and all the other things that keep me busy, I’d love a few more hours a day to…
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Cocktails with a Literary Twist
Looking for a fun cookbook full of drinks and snacks with a literary twist? Check out these adorable books by Tim Federle. Each title creates literary-inspired cocktails for book lovers who want to enjoy a fancy drink. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I’ll receive a commission if you…
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Storytime Theme: Cats (2023 update)
As a librarian, it’s almost a must-have to do a cat-themed storytime! And while I’d consider myself more of a dog person, there are some absolutely adorable cat books on the shelves! I will give you a fair warning, make sure to read any pet-themed book before storytime, you never…
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13 Winter Break Reads for Tweens
Winter break is just around the corner and with it comes a little free time for tweens! Today, I wanted to share some backlist titles (not the most recently published) that would make for 13 winter break reads for tweens. I wanted to choose titles that would be easier to…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books on My Winter 2024 To-Read List
There are some amazing looking titles that are getting published this winter! I pulled just a couple of the middle grade and young adult titles that caught my eye, but I’m sure there will be plenty more. That’s probably one of the best parts about working in a library –…
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Bookish Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids
I’m not sure if any of my readers are feeling a little bit of stress over the holidays like I am, I’ve still got a few more gifts to buy and a bunch of gifts to send on their way which is my top priority for this week! If you’re…
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Storytime Theme: Bubbles (2023 update)
Bubbles are a crowd favorite and definitely a huge success when used at storytime. Whether you go old school with a bubble wand or have a fancy machine to do all that blowing for you – the kids will absolutely love it! So, what’s stopping you from doing a whole…
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Books About Libraries for All Ages
As a book lover myself (obviously), this book list is a lover letter for my heart – books about libraries for all ages! Whether you’re reading aloud a picture book or searching for some fiction or nonfiction for adults, there’s a little something for everyone on this list. What I…
