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Is it spring yet? I don’t like to wish time away, because some day I’m going to wish I had...

I was talking with a library patron the other day as we browsed the shelves. I pointed to a book...

Mark your calendars. You may not know this, but March 15 is National Quilt Day. Not too many weeks ago,...

London, 1889. Jack the Ripper has been quiet after his brutal murder spree, but remains at-large. The citizens of London...

I ran into someone last week who didn’t realize that Pocahontas County Free Libraries allows patrons to check out e-books...

One of the things I enjoy most about being a librarian is helping people find books that I think they...

This week I would like to bring attention to a group that has supported the Pocahontas County libraries for a...

I have two piles of brand new adult fiction and non-fiction sitting on my desk as I type this week’s...

If you’ve visited the libraries recently, you may have seen a community survey on hand. We’ve been collecting information from...

Last week I mentioned little Christmas miracles and how good things were just dropping into my lap (or so it...

Things are dropping into my lap out of the blue. Good things. I love it when this happens—and if you’ve...

Part of my job is to monitor the usage of our libraries. I collect statistics on circulation figures, computer use,...

Happy Thanksgiving! Of course, I’m thankful for books, and so it is only fitting that November has been a big...

Jodi Picoult is one of those puzzling authors.  Wait, that’s not quite accurate.  She is the most puzzling author.  Now,...

I just finished listening to a great audio book, and I want to recommend it to those of you who...

The West Virginia Library Association (WVLA) holds a Fall Conference every year in October. The three-day gathering for librarians from...

Last week I wrote this column about new books coming out in October. I think it was a successful “temptation”...

I can’t believe October is here! It’s one of my favorite months. I love the fall colors, and cooler weather,...

So, if any of you are on Facebook and happen to have librarians as Friends, you are probably seeing a...

By Garry Thompsen, Laurie Cameron and Helena Gondry Hillsboro Library Friends Did You Know? Mark Twain was born in 1835...