I am a grandparent of five, soon to be six. It's a lot less stressful to be Grandma, rather than Mom. Instead of buying expensive toys for the grandchildren, I have enjoyed making things for them.
The Book Club held on September 20 was highly anticipated. The title, The Lady and the Unicorn by Tracy Chevalier, had been previously blogged by a fellow co-worker as one of her favorite reads.
Here's what Kristin Clarke a.ka. Eclipse of the Kansas City Roller Warriors had to say about the impact of the recent Ellen Page movie on the sport, dealing out pain, and what to expect at a roller derby match.
Have you ever seen a more beautiful bouquet of dahlias? A special shout out to Mr. and Mrs. Mortenson for their gift of gratitude to the North Independence Branch. Now, it is my pleasure to pass along the bouquet to the rest of the hard working employees and customers of MCPL. Thanks for all you do to make MCPL a grand place!
Mystery - Who done it? Historical, International, Police Procedural . . . What is your preference? Come join us at the Antioch Branch on October 25 at 7:00 for lively discussions. Refreshments served. For October, we are reading:
Second Annual Art, Illustration, and Graphic Design Exhibit
The theme for this year’s Teen Read Week is BOOKS WITH A BEAT @ YOUR LIBRARY. There are many ways to express this theme. One way is through the visual arts. Today, there are a multitude of different media that one can use: pencil and pen, color pencils and/or markers, watercolors, pastels, computer design, etc. What’s your media?
Come be a part of the Second Annual Art, Illustration, and Graphic Design Exhibit sponsored by the Antioch Branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library.
Should you listen to your parents, or try to press at all the boundaries that you can? What do you do when all your friends are into the bad stuff and you feel like a goody-goody?
You are not alone, even if you feel like you are the only one dealing with these issues. Whenever I feel alone and don't know how to deal, I do what any dorky, book-lover would do: I turn to a book.
Recently, I stumbled across a whole genre of "teen angst" and "how to deal" books. Here are a few that could help you out when you are feeling lost, alone, or like a big dweeb.
Come join us at the Blue Springs South Branch for our Monday Night Teen Read. We discuss books, play goofy games, and have refreshments and a great time. We meet every Monday night at 7:00. Come prepared to share a clean joke, or something cool you have learned to teach us all.
Biographical Fiction - Oxymoron or Literary Genre?
I used to think that biographical fiction was an oxymoron ranking right up there with icy hot and jumbo shrimp. I was distrustful of the genre, and was uncomfortable with authors injecting fiction into fact.
National Magic week is October 25-31. The Society of American Magicians adopted the idea of National Magic week as a way of promoting the Art of Magic. Shows are performed at orphanages, hospitals, and nursing homes for those who would have difficulty getting to a theatre to see a live performance.
