During this strange, once-in-a-lifetime (hopefully!) ordeal, I find myself thinking about some of the experiences and interactions I have had during the pandemic, especially online. So much of the world has also been at home, and many of us turned to online activities and connected with each other via the Internet. These personal connections include…
Mindful Crafting Art Exhibit at the Library!
"Infected" by Elizabeth Deng uses a technique from Mindful Crafting for sculpting a rose.
I’m sure it comes as no surprise to anyone that Lawrence is home to m
You were right, Dean!
When The Library Book (by Susan Orlean) first came out I was intrigued, and I joined the long line of people on hold for it. And as time went on, library patrons kept telling me that I HAD to read this book. My old friend, Dean, was especially insistent. But when my turn came, I…
Find Your Creative Community
I have always been a person who “made stuff.” But I would never have called myself an artist! Does this sound familiar? Read on…
My Current Author Crush
When I find a new author I enjoy, it feels something like starting a new romance. I will often become infatuated and go on a jag, reading their books almost exclusively until: a) I have read everything they’ve ever written or b) I get excited about something/someone new. I am currently on a Mary Robinette…
The Latest Dirt…in Gardening Books
As the days begin to grow longer, and the holidays have come and gone, I find my thoughts turning to spring and my garden. Now is the season of seed catalogs and dreams of green. It’s also the perfect time to plan for all the things I wished I’d done in my garden last year...and…
A Treasure Hiding in the Stacks
Have you ever had the experience where it seems like the world is conspiring to get you to read a certain book? Well, it recently happened to me. I was minding my own business, shelf-reading in the stacks. (For the uninitiated, shelf-reading is a common task at the library. We go up and down the…
Ignite & Nurture Your Creativity!
Almost everyone has a creative spirit—whether they believe it or not. Likewise, almost everyone goes through times of feeling disconnected from that creative spirit. Recently, a lovely woman came to the library looking for books to help her get started painting again. She was under some stress, applying for a new job, and she really…
Gifts from Nature: Creative Inspiration and Free Art Supplies!
Now is the perfect time of year to spend time outdoors, and if you need an excuse to do so - gathering ideas and art supplies is a great one. It’s fun to keep your eyes open for treasures when you are on a hike, weeding your garden, or just strolling through the neighborhood.…
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