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Things are dropping into my lap out of the blue. Good things. I love it when this happens—and if you’ve...
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...
Read moreAs I write this, the children of Pocahontas County are experiencing their first day back at school. I am having...
Read more“So many books, so little time” is such a common lament with me, and I’m sure with a number of...
Read moreBy Cree Lahti The Linwood Community Library at Snowshoe will celebrate the 148th birthday of beloved author Beatrix Potter with...
Read moreIf you don’t have a young child in your life, someone you can introduce to the world of picture books,...
Read moreEveryone who owns a Kindle, a Nook, or some sort of e-reader, raise your hand. Quite a few of us...
Read moreThe end of June is the end of our financial fiscal year, and so we wrap up our spending and...
Read moreThe Pocahontas Times generously provides this space each week for me to talk about our library system. I cover upcoming...
Read more“Assistant to prominent enquiry agent. Typing and shorthand required. Some danger involved in performance of duties. Salary commensurate with ability. ...
Read moreI don’t know about you, but for me the month of May just flew by! The libraries are gearing up...
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