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At the Libraries: A Lazy Student Meets His Match

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 hope you enjoyed last week's list! Here's another great library site that I recommend: I Work At A Public Library. After you have worked at a public library, you will know just how much potential that name has. * And here's another list for you: 25 Libraries on Pinterest! Enjoy those, pinners! Thanks to Stephen's... READ ON

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24 Library-Centric Sites We Love

Each week I provide links to stories about libraries, authors, and books. Today we're going to do something different! In no particular order, here are some of our favorite library-related places on the web. 1. Love the... READ ON

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At the Libraries: Cook Like an Author

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! As if there weren't enough awesome benefits to being J.K. Rowling's kids, here's another: this awesome Hogwarts-inspired tree house she's building! * Writers and their recipes -- yes, please! If anyone cooks these, please let us all know! And thank goodness Hunter S. Thompson isn't on this list. * Is your library... READ ON

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At the Libraries: In Empty Jails, Churches, Shipping Containers and More

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! We all saw the library in Texas that had been built in a former WalMart -- so cool! Here are more libraries created from empty buildings -- churches, jails, and even shipping... READ ON
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At the Libraries: Help a Library in Need

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! Guys, we have a library in severe need -- their AC unit was stolen, but you can help them buy a new one. Every dollar... READ ON

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At the Libraries: Divided Opinions on Stephen King

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! Okay, I just love this so, so much -- literary characters' Myers-Briggs types! Not wild about my guy, but hey, we ENTJs are The Executive -- I just have to be sure to use my powers for good and not evil. What's your type?... READ ON

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At the Libraries: The Dreaded Summer Reading List

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

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At the Libraries: Books That Shaped America

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

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At the Libraries: Is MLIS the Worst Master's Degree?

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

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At the Libraries: What's a Librarian Worth?

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

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