I broke down and went shopping for flowers yesterday, and that’s when it hit me—it’s almost SUMMER! School will be out next week for many of our school districts, and our libraries will be teaming with children and teens looking for a great summer read.
Our Summer Reading Program begins next Monday May 21. The theme this year is "Dream Big READ!" for children and "Own the Night" for teens. So, be sure to pick up a brochure at your local branch, and check out the awesome summer programs we have planned.
Do you ever set reading goals? I sure do. I have a lot of reading goals this year, actually. I don’t know where they all came from, but suddenly, I find myself in the midst of several book lists that I simply have to finish by the end of the year. Not that anything will happen if I don’t finish them by the end of the year, but it’s the principle of the thin. Right. Here are the reading goals I’m working on this year.
Fancy Nancy is just a little girl who likes fancy words, fancy clothes, and fancy manners. She loves to put fancy embellishments (that’s fancy for decoration) in her hair, and she’s so very clever and endearing.
People who love to read are interesting, mainly because they are interested in something. Reading, watching movies, and listening to music all enrich your thoughts and ideas, making for better conversations. Also, all of those ideas floating around in your mind will pop up at the most opportune moments enhancing your creativity. Your mood will lighten with thoughts and ideas that expand your universe. So read, listen, and watch, and access it all at the Library.
Spring has sprung at the Buckner Branch. Yesterday, the Village Crafters created some lovely duct tape roses. These flowers won't be found in anybody's garden...there aren't too many teal tulips or dragon-patterned snapdragons in your grandma's flowerbed.
At last night’s book club meeting, we discussed a fantastic book: The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield. This is Setterfield’s only novel, and it’s a doozy! It's a full-blown gothic mystery, complete with a ramshackle house, disturbed twins, an insanity-plagued family, secrets, lies, and the hint of a ghost or two. The book club gave it a unanimous rave review, and several of us said that we were tempted to start re-reading right away!
Solitaire is my guilty pastime. I know that I could be doing a hundred other things, but I love to play solitaire when I have a few minutes. It really relaxes me, and sometimes I even win! It seems funny at times to be using a powerful computer to do such a simple thing, I haven't played solitaire with a deck of cards in ages, but I also love to play marble solitaire too. I know I'm not the only one.
One of the greatest occupational hazards of working at the library is book overload. I learned long ago that I can't possibly remember the titles of all the books I want to read, so I have to grab the ones that look good when I see them. This results in stacks (okay, okay: piles) of library books beside and underneath my bed. And this, in turn, leads to overdue fines (which I do pay, by the way!) and having to perform the most gruesome of tasks: literary triage.
Computer frustration is a funny thing. The solution to your problem is usually a really simple click of a button. Until you happen upon the solution or some kind person shows you the way, it seems like the end of the world as you know it. Then, the key to the puzzle is revealed, and now you wonder why you never thought of the answer. Thank heaven for having friends who can help, or even librarians who can help.
