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The Evolution of Storytime
Libraries have always held a special place in my heart. From the time I was a young student, fascinated by books and the worlds they opened up to me, to my recent studies in the field of library science, where … Continue reading
Posted in Library Initiatives
Tagged Baltimore, Brooklyn, early learning, library initiatives, Morton Grove, play, public libraries, storytime
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Why should one look down on libraries?
Once upon a time libraries were seen as treasure troves, repositories of rare books and an abode for religious groups, scholars and the wealthy. Indeed, books were regarded as so valuable they had to be chained to lecterns in order to … Continue reading
Libraries are so cool…
Imagine my surprise on learning recently that one can check out a dog at the library! To me a well-known animal lover (who would say Awww! even if I saw a baby iguana…although I am not fond of frogs and … Continue reading
Library Users Wanted….
Over the years I’ve grown to love the library and all the initiatives that seasoned librarians, as well as, library students, have created to increase the statistics, in terms of, library usage. I’m always excited when I hear someone talk … Continue reading
Posted in Library Users
Tagged Ann Arbor, Bocas Lit Fest, Caribbean, fun, Gabriela Mistral, library activities, library usage, NALIS, reading
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Libraries are a necessity…
As a child I always fostered a love of books and in particular the library, whether it was the school library or the public library. I remember a fondness for the librarian in the public library who always saw my … Continue reading
Posted in Status of Libraries
Tagged children, Funding, librarians, library status, public libraries, recession
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Blogs can be great…
As I skim through my small collection of blog favorites I am especially pleased to see the work that has been done in the Ann Arbor District Library blog. One can find various activities offered for a particular week , … Continue reading
Posted in Posts About Library Blogs
Tagged classes, Extracurricular activities, hiking, yoga
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Speed dating at Uni…
As librarians, it can be very heartbreaking when one encounters someone, especially a child, who does not like to read. If one is an avid reader, like me, the first thing that comes to mind is “Why!” :(. Yet, as … Continue reading
Posted in Library Initiatives, Posts About Library Blogs
Tagged non-fiction, non-readers, speed dating
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On the Search for Excellence…
I remember as a child, browsing the shelves of the local library, searching especially for award-winning novels. Such books were an absolute pleasure and I felt that by reading them I was feeding my appetite with the literary finest. I … Continue reading
Posted in Posts About Library Blogs
Tagged award winners, excellence, literary achievements
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Gardening with Orange Public Libraries
My mother and my brother as well as my grandfather, on my father’s side of the family, are known for their gardening. My grandfather’s garden even supplies my family with produce years after his death as a symbol of the life he led. I … Continue reading
Posted in Posts About Library Blogs
Tagged gardening, initiative, Orange Public Library
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