• Reviews

    The Killing Woods

    During ALA Midwinter, I picked up a number of books that I wouldn’t normally read in the hopes of adding to my reader’s advisory repertoire.  This was one of those books – I don’t watch scary movies and don’t like reading scary books, especially right before falling asleep, but after…

  • Activities

    Tween Program: DIY Spa Night

    We were super busy last night in the library.  Each year we ask our middle school group (Jr. Friends) to help us film a commercial to promote the summer reading club.  Thankfully, our government access channel staff helps us with the filming and sound.  So, while 20 kids had to…

  • Reviews

    Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library

    I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of Chris Grabenstein’s book, Escape from Mr. Lemocello’s Library – what more could you want? A library that is also a puzzle with plenty of clues, children’s book references, and enough action to keep you turning the pages to the end! Kyle Keeley loves to…

  • Activities

    Junior Friends Party

    Yesterday marked the end of the school year meetings for our Junior Friends of the Library.  We used to try to have our parties later in May, but the kids have so many banquets, parties, sporting events, and activities that we moved it up this year to accommodate everyone’s schedule and…

  • Activities

    Middle School Holiday Party

    In T-minus 2 hours, we’ll be hosting our middle school group, Junior Friends, holiday party filled with games, a craft, and plenty of snacks.  We have found through trial and (mostly) error that an hour is just enough time for the kids to relax and hang out and not too…