Library Olympics We started off the summer reading program with Library Olympics! This year the theme is “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!” with an emphasis on sports. First, opening…
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For Librarians Who Secretly Wish it was “S.T.E.A.” and not S.T.E.M… When I was asked to do a math-related program as part of a S.T.E.M. grant, I freaked out. Math…
I’m reading Secret Societies: Inside the World’s Most Notorious Organizations by John Lawrence Reynolds to help me develop my own evil organization for my story. I recommend this book-…
(art by Luke Carvill) Fighting Despair When You’re Not Selling or Getting Acceptances The next person who tries to comfort me by telling me Van Gogh only sold one picture…
Sewing T-Shirt Quilt Project I love t-shirts. They are wearable momentos , silent announcements of your personality and a way to share what you love. They are also damn comfortable.…
10 Recommended Books to Help Your Creativity The Artist’s Way By Julia Cameron. A classic, talking about coaxing out the battered, gun-shy artist from within, using artist dates, morning pages…
Sometimes Mommy is the one that needs a time out. So I made a coloring book for frazzled moms. Whether you have another job or are at home with your…
Leap Day! I like to have a “make and take” craft at our library during school break. This year is a leap year, so I put up a sign explaining…
I dipped my toe in the water and reformatted my ebook as a print book. I’m not happy with the cover, their pre-formatted designs are pretty restrictive and I kept…
Gather Your Party If you’ve ever thought that achieving a creative goal was a solitary endeavor, you should look at the acknowledgement pages of a book or listen to the…
