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this particular library lady
Oct 30, 20225 min read
Vampire Reads-Kids Edition
Vampires are not the easiest thing to translate to children's fiction, but the authors who attempt the genre for kids do so in really...
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this particular library lady
Oct 26, 20225 min read
Vampire Reads
There are lots of great vampire stories out there, and if I were to create a list of the definitive "must-reads" of the genre, I would of...
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this particular library lady
Oct 14, 20223 min read
Halloween Reads: Picture Books - part 2
Some more fun picture books to check out from your local library this Halloween season (for the first part of this list click here)....
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this particular library lady
Oct 8, 20223 min read
Halloween Reads: Picture Books - part 1
Are you looking for some fun books to share with your little ones this spooky season? Read on to discover some great recommendations. If...
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this particular library lady
Sep 22, 20221 min read
The Spooky Season is Upon Us
We're stepping into the early days of Fall, which means we are about to embark on the three-month marathon of frantic fun that is the...
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this particular library lady
Sep 11, 20222 min read
Library Stuff: Books on Vacation
` Summer vacation time has come and gone again. And just like the people who read them, books collect a lot of miles traveling during the...
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this particular library lady
Aug 10, 20222 min read
Library Stuff: Décor on Deck
Summer reading is about more than books. For many who work in libraries, it can also be about creativity, and at my library branch we are...
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this particular library lady
Aug 4, 20223 min read
Pirate Reads for Young Buccaneers
Ahoy, me Hearties! Pirates are due for a moment again, aren't they? Historically, they are all villains. But they're the best type of...
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this particular library lady
Jul 17, 20221 min read
Booked Adventure: South Florida
In 2018, the husband and I traveled to Miami, rented a car, drove the Overseas Highway all the way to Key West, turned back to the...
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this particular library lady
Jul 13, 20223 min read
Mermaid Reads: Chapter Books
First Chapter Selection: Oliver and the Seawigs by Philip Reeve, illustrated by Sarah McIntyre Oliver and the Seawigs is a whimsical...
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this particular library lady
Jul 11, 20223 min read
Squid Reads
Squid reads! Well, not just any squid. Specifically these are children's books about the giant squid, one of the most mysterious...
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this particular library lady
Jul 1, 20221 min read
Booked Adventure: The Bay of Fundy
The Bay of Fundy is the space between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Because it extends downward towards Maine, I'm including pics from...
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this particular library lady
Jun 30, 20224 min read
Mermaid Reads: Picture Books
Julián is a Mermaid by Jessica Love When he sees a trio of mermaids while riding the train with his abuela, Julián recognizes something...
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this particular library lady
Jun 16, 20224 min read
Fight Censorship, Support Pride Displays
If you work in a U.S. public library, especially in youth services, there is a good chance you've recently encountered the scenario I'm...
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this particular library lady
Jun 1, 20222 min read
Summer Reading 2022: Rivers, Lakes, and Oceans of Possibilities
My life has felt often times intertwined, in a disjointed kind of way, with the sea. I was nearly born on a beach in Ocean City, MD. My...
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this particular library lady
Feb 19, 20222 min read
Booked Adventure: Ode to a Bookbag (part one)
Honestly, this post might just be an excuse to show off some travel pics while talking about my backpack/bookbag. I bought this Eddie...
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this particular library lady
Feb 16, 20224 min read
Nature Reads: Our Shared World
I’ve always been fascinated by the natural world. On weekends you can find me hiking in the woods, visiting one of the many gardens or...
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this particular library lady
Feb 1, 20222 min read
Nature Reads: Bookshelf of a Plant Lover
(This is a repost of a blog post from two years ago. Please enjoy while I work on some new and exciting pieces) Along with growing and...
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this particular library lady
Jan 15, 20222 min read
Library Stuff - Paris Display
A few weeks ago, a woman approached the circulation desk where myself and my friend, V.V., were stationed. The woman was looking for a...
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this particular library lady
Dec 26, 20215 min read
Favorite Reads of 2021
These books represent my favorite reads in 2021, even though most were not published in 2021. I enjoyed the heck out of this selection....
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