Category Archives: library stuff

09
Dec, 2006

enthusiastic assistants

today i had a “gingerbread” cookie decorating party at work. three of my regulars showed up and (as frequently happens) let me know that they were on the waiting list, but could they come anyway? was there room? the cookie … Continue reading →

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28
Nov, 2006

photos at last!

for everyone who has been anxiously awaiting a photo from my workshop, click here! sorry there’s not more, but this is my favorite. this is a photo of one of three (or four?) displays i did in the hallway of … Continue reading →

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20
Nov, 2006

pre-paid parking meter

let’s see if i can catch up with the last few days. i’ll start off with the title–last tuesday, i needed to do an errand downtown and when i found a parking space on the street, i discovered that it … Continue reading →

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14
Nov, 2006

all the way home!

last night in storytime, i pointed to a picture of a pig in the book i was reading and i asked the kids, “and what does this say?” one little boy replied without hesitation, “wee, wee, wee!”

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02
Nov, 2006

edible orchid

yesterday, i attended a library conference lunch and workshop. when my lunch selection arrived (a giant slab of lasagna and half a stalk of broccoli-steamed) there was an edible orchid on the plate. everyone had one. i didn’t see anyone … Continue reading →

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17
Oct, 2006

zines, zines, the magical fruit…

yesterday, the much fretted zine program happened. i had four kids show up and i explained to them (to the best of my knowledge) what a zine is.* my greatest fear is that i would get done telling them about … Continue reading →

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14
Oct, 2006

other people’s creativity

i love to throw a good library party. i also love it when other people get into the spirit of the party as much as i do. yesterday, (as some of you may be aware) the final, 13th book in … Continue reading →

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20
Sep, 2006

another successful program

today, one of my toddler storytimes had 41 people in attendance. normally, there’s about half that. the good morning/welcome song which we sing to each child took foreeeeeever! i was a little nervous about having a group that large (and … Continue reading →

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19
Sep, 2006

arrgh, matey! yer on tv!

today is talk like a pirate day. i chose to host a pirate party at the library to celebrate the occasion. i had no idea it would be quite this popular. the registration list was full after only a few … Continue reading →

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13
Sep, 2006

visits from old friends

in the past two days i’ve seen about 5 people from my old library’s community. some of them i’ve just waved to, some of them i’ve chatted with for way too long (“erm, i’m doing reader’s advisory for these patrons! … Continue reading →

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