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So, I went into the library public restroom tonight before closing to make sure no one was in there and noticed there was something new installed above the sinks. Upon closer inspection, I realized it was a small metal basket with a smartphone logo on the front so people can store their phones while washing their hands...


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I just got "shushed" by a patron for talking too loud on the phone with another patron ( Read more... )

I forgot to mention, after all that stressing over interviews and such I DID GET THE PROMOTION ( Read more... )

Thank you for all the positive vibes this week for my interview. Despite being nervous, I think I did really well! Like all interviews, after I got home that night I was doing the "OMG I should have said THAT!" inner monologue. But I was satisfied with how I did ( Read more... )

Thank you guys so much for your great responses to my thinky-thoughts post from Saturday. There's just no "right" answer to any of this stuff and each human experience is unique, but it is also very human to want to clump people together. It was great to read some feedback from people who have experienced the world in that part of the country ( Read more... )

So, I've fallen behind on pretty much all things internet because I have been running myself ragged promoting the library's summer program ( Read more... )

Comic Con at the library went really well! Our numbers were down from last year but not by that much and I think it was more to do with the weather/day than any fault on our part. Made some notes about what I'd tweak for next year but we just keep getting better each year, in my opinion. Here's hoping year 3 is just as much fun ( Read more... )

That awkward moment when a 3rd grader asks you for books about Anne Frank and as you are helping her you realize she has NO IDEA what happens to Anne or why or what the Holocaust even was ( Read more... )

FYI tomorrow, February 2nd, is the official Harry Potter Book Night, an INTERNATIONAL event started by the UK publisher. You can find details about the event on their website AND a map of all the locations all over the world that will be participating!

And guess who was crazy enough to volunteer to host the program at the library?


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