I was talking with a library patron the other day as we browsed the shelves. I pointed to a book...
Read moreMark your calendars. You may not know this, but March 15 is National Quilt Day. Not too many weeks ago,...
Read moreLondon, 1889. Jack the Ripper has been quiet after his brutal murder spree, but remains at-large. The citizens of London...
Read moreI ran into someone last week who didn’t realize that Pocahontas County Free Libraries allows patrons to check out e-books...
Read moreOne of the things I enjoy most about being a librarian is helping people find books that I think they...
Read moreThis week I would like to bring attention to a group that has supported the Pocahontas County libraries for a...
Read moreI have two piles of brand new adult fiction and non-fiction sitting on my desk as I type this week’s...
Read moreIf you’ve visited the libraries recently, you may have seen a community survey on hand. We’ve been collecting information from...
Read moreLast week I mentioned little Christmas miracles and how good things were just dropping into my lap (or so it...
Read moreThings are dropping into my lap out of the blue. Good things. I love it when this happens—and if you’ve...
Read morePart of my job is to monitor the usage of our libraries. I collect statistics on circulation figures, computer use,...
Read moreHappy Thanksgiving! Of course, I’m thankful for books, and so it is only fitting that November has been a big...
Read moreJodi Picoult is one of those puzzling authors. Wait, that’s not quite accurate. She is the most puzzling author. Now,...
Read moreI just finished listening to a great audio book, and I want to recommend it to those of you who...
Read moreThe West Virginia Library Association (WVLA) holds a Fall Conference every year in October. The three-day gathering for librarians from...
Read moreLast week I wrote this column about new books coming out in October. I think it was a successful “temptation”...
Read moreI can’t believe October is here! It’s one of my favorite months. I love the fall colors, and cooler weather,...
Read moreSo, if any of you are on Facebook and happen to have librarians as Friends, you are probably seeing a...
Read moreBy Garry Thompsen, Laurie Cameron and Helena Gondry Hillsboro Library Friends Did You Know? Mark Twain was born in 1835...
Read moreA Man of Mark By Helena Gondry Kiy Tywoniw’s black and white portrait captures the essentials of Mark Twain. The...
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