Library Advocacy 101: How Do Librarians Choose Books?

Hey, library friends! I want to start this advocacy series to increase understanding about what librarians do and don't do on the job. There have always been misconceptions about library work ("You must read so many books every day! This is my dream job because it's so chill!"), but especially in the face of legislative … Continue reading Library Advocacy 101: How Do Librarians Choose Books? →

Blog Update: February 5, 2026

I've gotten a little behind on weekly postings, but for good reason! We finally got the green light to move into our new library space last week! Unfortunately, we've been riddled with snow for the majority of that time, but I've cancelled most programs for a few weeks in order to focus on moving and … Continue reading Blog Update: February 5, 2026 →

Weekly Program Round-Up: January 5-10, 2026

Well, it's officially been a year of posting anew! I wasn't sure if I'd be consistent with it, but I did it! But therein lies the rub. I'm a yearly repeater of programs, so if I continued to post the way I have been, it would mostly be repeat story times with small tweaks here … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: January 5-10, 2026 →

Weekly Program Round-Up: December 15-20, 2025

Last week of programming before Christmas vacation! It's a light week, and I am looking forward to some time off to head into the new year refreshed! No blog posts until the new year, and I'll probably be revamping the format as many lesson plans will be repeated in 2026. Stay tuned! All Ages Game … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: December 15-20, 2025 →

Weekly Program Round-Up: December 8-13, 2025

Book Babies (0-2) Story Time Theme: Gifts/Boxes Books: The Birthday Box by Leslie Patricelli, Not a Box by Antoinette Portis Songs/Rhymes (lyrics provided when links not available): Opening Song (Tune: The Farmer in the Dell)(Child’s name) is here today, (child’s name) is here today, let's give a cheer, let's give a cheer, 'cuz (child’s name) … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: December 8-13, 2025 →

Weekly Program Round-Up: December 1-6, 2025

Book Babies (0-2) Story Time Theme: Hibernation/Sleep Books: The Napping House by Audrey Wood, Tuck Me In by Dean Hacohen Songs/Rhymes (lyrics provided when links not available): Opening Song (Tune: The Farmer in the Dell)(Child’s name) is here today, (child’s name) is here today, let's give a cheer, let's give a cheer, 'cuz (child’s name) … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: December 1-6, 2025 →

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Weekly Program Round-Up: November 24-29, 2025

Book Babies (0-2) Story Time Theme: Food Books: Growing Vegetable Soup by Lois Ehlert, Feast for 10 by Cathryn Falwell Songs/Rhymes (lyrics provided when links not available): Opening Song (Tune: Farmer in the Dell)(Child’s name) is here today, (child’s name) is here today, let's give a cheer, let's give a cheer, 'cuz (child’s name) is … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: November 24-29, 2025 →

Weekly Program Round-Up: November 17-22, 2025

Book Babies (0-2) Story Time Theme: Dinovember Books: Roar! I'm a Dinosaur! by Merrill Rainey, Peekaboo Rex! by Sandra Boynton Songs/Rhymes (lyrics provided when links not available): Opening Song (Tune: The Farmer in the Dell)(Child’s name) is here today, (child’s name) is here today, let's give a cheer, let's give a cheer, 'cuz (child’s name) … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: November 17-22, 2025 →

Weekly Program Round-Up: November 10-15, 2025

Book Babies (0-2) Story Time Theme: N/A Books: A Hop Is Up by Kristy Dempsey, The Itsy Bitsy Spider by Iza Trapani Songs/Rhymes (lyrics provided when links not available): Opening Song (Tune: The Farmer in the Dell)(Child’s name) is here today, (child’s name) is here today, let’s give a cheer, let’s give a cheer, ‘cuz … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: November 10-15, 2025 →