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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 8/15/16
It was one of those weeks where books started gathering dust at my house. We were finishing up summer reading with a HUGE backyard games program, I was working with our current director to get caught up as I take over that position, and unfortunately, I had to attend a…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 7/25/16
Well, I was right about my cupcakes from last week… they were delicious, but they did not look pretty – it was 97 degrees the day of the bridal shower. Needless to say, it was a very warm shower. And was another busy and tiring week, so I didn’t get…
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“Telling the Library Story"
I had the distinct pleasure to hear Jamie LaRue speak at our chapter conference this morning. As he states, his passion for libraries began at an early age and after becoming a director if the worst library in the state of Colorado transformed the library into the best library in…
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Conference Musings
I’m sitting at my desk, back in the library after a very busy state conference. There were some absolutely amazing programs this year and I’m so excited and grateful for a supervisor who is willing and excited to try some new ideas this fall/winter. I’m going to spoil any surprises,…
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PaLA Annual Conference
From Sunday to Wednesday, I get the chance to hang out at the Pennsylvania Library Association’s Annual Conference – networking with librarians across the state, learn about programs, resources and getting re-energized about being a librarian. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE being a children’s librarian, but its amazing…
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Must-Read Blogs
I follow so many blogs and although I don’t read every single entry, it’s a great way to learn about new, exciting programs, issues in the field, and a great way to interact with fellow librarians. A little while ago, I learned the term “personal learning network” which all of…
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Top 10 Reasons I Love Conferences
Due to the fact that I took a red-eye back to the East Coast this morning, had just enough time to drive home, shower and get to work, I’ll say I’m not running on all cylinders right now. I had a parachute storytime this morning that went very well, took a…
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ALA Annual Conference
I’ve been learning a lot, connecting with other librarians, and getting some great new ARCs of some promising new books being published in the next few months. I’ll be heading home tonight and you’ll definitely see my musings about the annual conference in the coming week. And if you haven’t…
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ALA Midwinter Conference
I am so excited about the conference this year! It’s in my backyard, making it very easy for me to get to and as part of the Emerging Leaders program, I’ll be very busy with workshops, programs, and parties. I’ll also be live blogging from the event for the ALSC…