Anyone else find it hard to get back into the swing of things after a week off? That was definitely the case this week. Luckily, due to our downtime for planning in August, I'm pretty much caught up on everything and it didn't take long to make up for my vacation. Next week is our … Continue reading Weekly Nibble: August 30, 2019
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Weekly Nibble: August 23, 2019
My vacation hasn't been very eventful, but I'm certainly glad for a week away. I've actually never taken a week after summer reading before, preferring to take my days around the winter holidays and spring break. But I think it's good to recharge after as busy a summer as we had this year, and even … Continue reading Weekly Nibble: August 23, 2019
Weekly Nibble: August 16, 2019
It's been another quiet week at the library. Today was a difficult day for actually accomplishing work because it was the Friday before my week off! Luckily, I had a little project I was able to help Kip with this afternoon. Our circulation manager announced her retirement earlier this year after thirty-six years of service. … Continue reading Weekly Nibble: August 16, 2019
Weekly Nibble: August 9, 2019
Sometimes the change of pace between the end of summer reading and the first week of school is so jarring. You tend to forget during the summer just how quiet the library can be. Pretty much nothing eventful has happened this week, and I'm already getting a little restless. However, I'm trying not to take … Continue reading Weekly Nibble: August 9, 2019
Weekly Nibble: August 2, 2019
What a reprieve this week has been! With summer reading over and school starting back next week, it's been super quiet (comparatively speaking) at the library this week. That means we've been able to jump into fall programming planning! At first, I was still feeling a little burned out and uninspired, but my supervisor asked … Continue reading Weekly Nibble: August 2, 2019
Weekly Nibble: July 26, 2019
We wrapped up summer reading this week with dance parties for outreach groups (I cannot tell you how tired I am of hearing kids request "Old Town Road") and a huge block party for the public (we had an estimated 400 people attend)! I spent most of the day today clearing my office of the … Continue reading Weekly Nibble: July 26, 2019
Weekly Nibble: July 19, 2019
One of our preschool librarians spent several weeks in Australia at the beginning of the summer, and this week, she brought in a musty gem of a picture book from her travels that I felt compelled to share. Larry and Snugbomb by Bill Newman; Photos by Arch Fraley What can I say about Larry and … Continue reading Weekly Nibble: July 19, 2019
Weekly Nibble: July 12, 2019
An illustration. Me at the beginning of summer reading Me as we approach the end of summer reading
Weekly Nibble: July 5, 2019
Image that reads "You can be a good person with a kind heart and still say no." There is power in saying no. It's taken me a long time to realize that and to not feel guilty about it (and sometimes I still feel guilty anyway). As a library professional, I constantly find myself feeling … Continue reading Weekly Nibble: July 5, 2019
Weekly Nibble: June 28, 2019
What a week! Many highs and lows professionally this week, but lots of programs under our belts, and we finally hit the 2000 mark for summer reading registration (a feat which my supervisor said hasn't happened since the early 2000s when teens were still included in our program)! A question I always like to ask … Continue reading Weekly Nibble: June 28, 2019
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