• Lists

    ALA Youth Media Awards 2016

    January 11, 2016 /

    Wow!  I’m not even sure where to start.  I got up extra early, skipped my gym workout and got to work by about 7:15 so I could listen to SLJ’s pre-game show before the live webcast of the Youth Media Awards at 8:00am.It was so worth it.  I know everyone…

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  • Lists

    Bout of Books

    January 4, 2016 /

    It’s a new year and I’m ready for some new challenges!  So, that being said, I’m going to jump right in!  I’m participating in the Bout of Books 15 from January 4 – January 10. As of right now, I’m just trying to get myself signed-up and participate in the…

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  • Reviews

    Book Review: In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse

    January 2, 2016 /

    I think having New Year’s Eve fall on a Thursday is absolutely genius!  The library was closed yesterday (Friday) and I don’t have to work this weekend allowing me to begin 2016 in the right way – with lots of reading!  I read In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse by Joseph…

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  • Lists

    The New Classics

    December 16, 2015 /

    I wast thinking about what to write and came across “The New Classics” by Kelly Gallagher-Mack on the Nerdy Book Club site and thought it was such a great topic!  Kelly is only a few years older than myself and many of the classics she read in school I did…

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  • Activities

    DIY Spa & Game Night

    December 11, 2015 /

    We had our holiday/end-of-the-semester party for our middle school students this week and the kids have been asking for another spa and game night, so that’s what we did!  We brought out a bunch of board games, card games and activities and provided a few stations for a spa night.…

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  • Activities

    Middle School Crafting – Arm Knitting

    November 13, 2015 /
    yarn

    Last night we hosted an arm knitting class for middle school students (grades 5 – 8).  I learned how to do this from a Michael’s Craft Store Youtube video last fall and gave a few scarves out to friends and family as Christmas gifts.  It definitely takes a little time…

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  • Lists

    October is… Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    October 22, 2015 /

    Today I’m wearing purple in support of  Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it’s not a big thing, but hopefully it brings people’s awareness to an issue that affects so many people.  So, as I’m wearing purple, I thought I take a look and create a list of some middle grade books…

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  • Lists

    It's Monday! What Are You Reading? 10/5/15

    October 5, 2015 /

    I am really slacking in the book reading department lately. But, I did get a chance to read Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley which is a beautiful storytime the belief in magic. It’s a truly wonderful story and I really enjoyed it. I also just finished Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tale: Underground…

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