Each week Miss Kathleen provides links to a variety of stories about libraries, authors, and books. If there’s something noteworthy going on in your local library, leave us a comment! I know it's not the first thing you think of when you hear the word "librarian," but lemme tell ya, we got style! * The freedom that comes with summer can be brought down by three little words: summer reading list. What books do you think teachers should jettison? Or should every kid in America be forced to read The... READ ON
Each week Miss Kathleen provides links to a variety of stories about libraries, authors, and books. If there’s something noteworthy going on in your local library, leave us a comment! *** Who went to ALA this year? Anaheim is a bit too far for me, but I'd love to hear some reports from folks who made it out there! * Time to covet a new consumer product -- the library storage bin! * Or you could covet this WHOLE HOUSE full of shelves! * This list of 88 books that shaped America is pretty cool.... READ ON
Each week Miss Kathleen provides links to a variety of stories about libraries, authors, and books. If there’s something noteworthy going on in your local library, leave us a... READ ON
Each week Miss Kathleen provides links to a variety of stories about libraries, authors, and books. If there’s something noteworthy going on in your local library, leave us a comment! *** What's a librarian worth these days, anyhow? Well, I am glad you asked! * The New Yorker has some pretty hilarious readers. Their latest contest for literary/corporate mashups has spawned lots of comic gems, including my favorite, A Remembrance of Things Pabst. Which do you like best? * Speaking of mashups, can... READ ON
Each week Miss Kathleen provides links to a variety of stories about libraries, authors, and books. If there’s something noteworthy going on in your local library, leave us a comment! * Should teen books have a rating system? Sounds way more complicated than helpful, but maybe that's just me? * Are you in an awkward book club? Sometimes people just don't know how to start off a discussion. Here's a great list of questions sure to enliven any meeting! * We used to do an altered books program with... READ ON
Each week Miss Kathleen provides links to a variety of stories about libraries, authors, and books. If there’s something noteworthy going on in your local library, leave us a comment! So, is Fifty Shades of Grey too, erm, salacious to be in public libraries? What do you think, librarians and library users? * The icepo! project is just too cute -- jump on board: http://icepo.tumblr.com. But remember, DO NOT adhere the stickers to the library books. Just insert them, okay? We don't want to mess up the... READ ON
Each week Miss Kathleen provides links to a variety of stories about libraries, authors, and books. If there’s something noteworthy going on in your local library, leave us a comment! Don't you wish you could live near a pop-up library? * Maurice Sendak had a huge impact on children's literature and art, and will be missed. Here are some lovely tributes from other illustrators.... READ ON
Each week Miss Kathleen provides links to a variety of stories about libraries, authors, and books. If there’s something noteworthy going on in your local library, leave us a comment! I've heard them all, believe me, and some of them I do embody (glasses, cardigans, readaholic). But what are some other librarian stereotypes out... READ ON
Each week Miss Kathleen provides links to a variety of stories about libraries, authors, and books. If there’s something noteworthy going on in your local library, leave us a comment! If you like weird, our April Blog of the Month is for you: Forgotten Bookmarks is a collection of, well, bookmarks that have been forgotten, then found inside used books. Take a peek -- it's... READ ON
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The 1900 Olympics featured a live pigeon shooting event. The winner bagged 21 pigeons.
