libraries

Library’s Most Wanted

Libby intends to round up all the offending library users for crimes of mistreating library resources, but the cost of her vigilance is high. Library's ...
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Tapping into the Library

I was expecting it, and sure enough it happened: my local library and all its branches is shut down until March 31—and very likely beyond. ...
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The Books Worth a Library Fine

This post really happened.  It was written at the library with a stack of books and without coffee. It has been left close to its ...
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“Building a Child’s Personal Library” by Gladys Hunt

How do you know which books you just have to own?  In her fourth post of our series, Gladys Hunt offers tips on recognizing "the ...
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“Make Your Own Life Bigger” by Gladys Hunt

According to Gladys Hunt, developing an appreciation for the public library in your child begins with YOU.  This is the second in our series of ...
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“The Mystery of the Library” by Gladys Hunt

Readers, we are beyond thrilled to bring you some of Gladys Hunt's last writing on books! See The Hive for more information on this opportunity. ...
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*A Library Book for Bear by Bonny Becker, illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton

This book is a "Best of the Best" pick from our Winter Book Fair. CLICK HERE to see more gift ideas! *A Library Book for Bear by ...
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The Librarian Trilogy: Interview with Jennifer Ball

This week, we heard from two librarians, including Betsy of Literaritea and Emily Cottrill of Livingbookslibrary.com.  I thought we would round out the week with ...
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Banned Books Week: Live It, Love It, Get the T-Shirt!

Back in 1984, that fateful year when we first decided to teach our kids at home, very little curriculum was available—strange as it may seem ...
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Library Loans: Late Fees and Summer Camp

SUMMER CAMP We are eventually going to do our first summer camp next month.  But in the meantime, I have been looking for ways to ...
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