I'm of the opinion that there's no wrong way to read. Well, unless you're taking your library book into the bathtub with you. Probably don't do that. What I mean is, as long as you're reading, you're doing it right. I often hear parents discourage their kiddos from taking yet another graphic novel and ask…
Tater Texts
Maybe it’s the result of a life lived mostly in Kansas, but I’m a sucker for vegetables arrayed on a tabletop and tagged to indicate who grew them, especially if I am lucky enough to know a few of those people. Around here the best place for this is the Douglas County Fair in late…
Aurorae, and Sun Spots, and Flares (oh my)!
Aurorae, and Sun Spots, and Flares (oh my)! A brief look at how Lawrence Public Library can help patrons understand the Sun and local space weather.
007: How to Research Your House Pt 2
Gear up for part TWO of researching historical properties! In this episode, we talk to our boss - Melissa Fisher Isaacs, Information Services Coordinator at the library, truly a wealth of information - about the resources and librarian tricks involved in learning about the history of houses (and other buildings) in Douglas County. We might…
Do You Know What Adults Should Read? Kids Books!
Picture books are short and uplifting! Get Anita's take on why adults should read more picture books.
Hungry for Horror
For those who may not be aware, February is Women in Horror Month. And as a horror lover, I took it upon myself to read as many gruesome tales of the macabre from the brilliant minds of women as possible. During that time earlier this year, I discovered a sudden interest and weird fascination with…
Free Books and a Storywalk!
It's Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Month. All month long, we're celebrating the importance of stories in preschoolers' lives as a necessary, and fun, pre-literac
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