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Tag Archives: libraries
Let’s Do Lunch at the Library
Most Saturdays you can find me hanging out at my local library over the lunch hour. While it’s true I do devour books, I curb my appetite so that my favorite hard-working librarians can grab a bite to eat and … Continue reading
Posted in Journals, Musings, Seasons, Winter, Writing
Tagged libraries, volunteering
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Library Version of ‘My Dog Ate My Homework’
I volunteer behind the circulation desk of my local library a few hours a week. I look forward to my weekly chance to greet and assist our patrons. Every minute is an opportunity for a new adventure or discovery. As … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Dogs, Family, Musings, Reading, Rottweilers
Tagged dog training, libraries, library resources, Rottweilers
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A Little Help For My Friends
And by friends, I’m referring to the Friends of the Lansing Community Library (FotLCL for short), a nonprofit organization that is member supported and advocates, fundraises and provides critical support for my local library, the Lansing Community Library (LCL for … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Family, Musings, Reading
Tagged charitable giving, charities, libraries, library programs, library resources, volunterring
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Banned Book Bonanza
Libraries around the country celebrate “Banned Book” week during the final week of September (or the first full week of Fall). My local library, the Lansing Community Library (LCL), decided to extend this celebration of reading freedom through the end … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, Books, Musings, Reading, Reviewing, Seasons
Tagged banned books, censorship, freedom, libraries, library programs, reading
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Discussion Series Invites Adults to Read Children’s Classics
The Lansing Community Library will present a three-part book discussion series beginning in October 2016 on “Childhood Classics.” Members of the community are invited to attend the free programs, which will take place at the Lansing Community Library, 730 1st … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Reading
Tagged book discussions, book groups, libraries, library programs, library resources, literature, reading
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Lansing Community Library Snack & Chat Tonight
http://www.lansing.ks.us/CivicAlerts/#1331_SingleEntryView The Lansing Community Library is hosting its first “Snack and Chat” on Tues., Nov.3 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Library, 730 1st Terr. This new quarterly event gives community members an opportunity to meet with the Library … Continue reading
Big Read Coming to Lansing
What is the Big Read? Simply put, it’s a program of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. I’ve participated in many Big Reads through the Kansas City Public Library, … Continue reading
The 12 Weirdest Reasons For Banning Science Fiction and Fantasy Books
http://io9.com/the-12-weirdest-reasons-for-banning-science-fiction-and-1639136022 The Wizard of Oz? Really? I’m shocked … not. Some of the other ones listed are equally silly. I’ve read most of these and I turned out just fine. 😉 Posted from WordPress for Android via my Samsung smartphone. … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Musings, Reading, Science Fiction
Tagged banned books, fantasy, fiction, libraries, reading, schools, science fiction
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Ups and Downs of Reading Habits
I remembered to export my GoodReads book catalog earlier this week. I’ve been forgetful for several months and the hot topic at work lately has been DR (disaster recovery). So, practicing what I preach, I ‘backed up’ my book catalog … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Musings, Reading
Tagged audiobooks, books, ebooks, libraries, musings, Nook Color, reading, stats
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The Abomination of Ebooks: They Price People Out of Reading | Wired Opinion | Wired.com
http://www.wired.com/opinion/2013/10/how-ebook-pricing-hurts-us-in-more-ways-than-you-think I haven’t read an article recently on ebook pricing, especially as it pertains to libraries. This is an opinion article but a good one.
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