I was on a lovely walk with my partner a few weeks ago. We both had headphones on, listening to our own things when I suddenly took my headphones off. “Hey, babe? Wanna hear something cool about hamsters?” I probably said “hamters” instead of “hamsters” because I am terminally annoying. My partner paused whatever they…
“No Children” and The Children
TikTok is a strange and baffling place. Even though I’m a semi-regular user and create content for the library’s TikTik page (sidenote: go follow us, we’re super fun), I don’t understand how or why certain trends happen the way they do. Several months ago, the song “No Children” inexplicably became a TikTok trend. “No Children…
Read Every Stupid Thing That Makes You Feel Alive
Read every stupid thing that makes you feel alive: Librarians encourage you read whatever brings you enjoyment without shame or fear of judgment.
Take the Guilt Out of Guilty Pleasure Reads
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…
Weeding is Fundamental
My first ever library job was in my hometown. It was a vast improvement on my other summer job shoveling dog poop out of outdoor kennels in 100 degree heat. Though the temperature was significantly improved by my switch to the library, the poop related anecdotes I could tell did not fall to the appropriate…
Reclaiming Memory and History in Last Night at the Telegraph Club
In 1982, a British researcher and historian named Helena Whitbread stumbled upon a strange series of diaries written in a code. The diaries were written by Anne Lister, a wealthy and well-educated landowner who lived from 1791-1840. According to a BBC News article titled “The Life and Loves of Anne Lister'' by Rebecca Woods, the…
Cinderella IN SPACE! (And Other Stories)
Cinderella re-tellings are Margo's favorite. Learn which ones Margo loves and get excited for Summer Reading at the same time!
Wonderbooks!
I've always loved audiobooks. Growing up, we always had them around the house (always from our local library). I especially loved the books that came with cassette tapes that would read the story aloud to you while you looked through a physical copy of the book. My personal favorite of these was my personal copy…
Intrepid Reads: Dimension 20 Inspired Book Recommendations
Some adventuring parties approach their quest with a serious mind and no shenanigans. Or, at least so I’ve been told. I’ve never met or played a game of Dungeons and Dragons that’s lacked some serious shenanigans. If that’s your flavor of D&D, have I got the show for you (and some book recommendations inspired by…
Nostalgic Reads For Stressful Times
Hello, friends! So, I feel like it doesn't really need to be said, but things are weird and stressful and upsetting right now. Over the course of an ordinary summer, the library would be packed with people from when we open to when we close. Families would share lunches on the lawn. Summer reading programming…
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