Both sets of my parents have a love/hate relationship with going to the movies. Once they’re there, it’s fine, but the mere thought of spending all of that money tends to put a foul taste in their mouths. A couple of years ago, I didn’t understand this. Going to the movies was fun and totally worth spending however much money my mom or stepmom spent, but now, it’s different. When I go with my friends to the movies, I’m still really excited, but not having parents there to blow the money for me… well, it has dulled the excitement just a bit.
Make Family Memories With the Summer Reading Program!
I am helping with the Summer Reading Program this year. As I was unpacking all of the wonderful book titles we give away as prizes, it brought back memories of the Summer Reading Program with my own children.
Get Through Awful Classes with Help from the Library!
Sometimes in one’s schooling career, they are faced with the rather unexciting (and sometimes daunting) quest to take and pass a class or two that may not be very enjoyable. For me, there are three of those particular classes: Oral Communications and two science classes. I have to take them for my general studies requirements, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to enjoy them.
I thought the weathermen were wrong. I thought for sure they were going to regret their silly forecast. Snow! In May! How ridiculous!
Well, they weren’t wrong. I am so tired of the cold and snow, but I have to admit, the snow looked very pretty on the flowers and blooming trees.
Did you know a cold snap in May is called a "blackberry winter"? It can also be referred to as "dogwood winter," "whippoorwill winter," "locust winter," or "redbud winter." I think it depends on what is blooming where you live.
They tell you to never judge a book by its cover, and that is usually a good policy unless your judgment is, "Man, I want to read that." That was the case for me and the book The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom.
This semester of college has been pretty overwhelming for me at times since I’m an art student taking 17 credit hours and involved in a couple extra activities. But I’ve always had one class that I can attend and have no worries. That class is Sign Language I & II.
This month I had the privilege to interview Teddy for our Employee of the Month blog.
Q: What position do you hold at Edgerton? A. I am a sub.
Q: And what do you do? A. I shelve books, help patrons, and check out books. I am also helping plan some of our summer programs!
Q: How long have you worked at the Library? A: After I retired from teaching, I worked at the Claycomo Branch for a little over a year and have been at Edgerton for seven months.
Jodi Picoult’s novel, House Rules, deals with a teenager with Asperger syndrome who is accused of murder. The story uses the crime as a window into the teenager’s life and the effect his condition has on his family. It also addresses the difficulties that people with emotional and mental disabilities have in the legal system.
Hop on in and join us for a special Easter Bunny Storytime on Wednesday, March 27th at 10:00 a.m. Music, games, and stories will be a fun and educational part of our storytime. Bring a basket and hunt for Easter Eggs with your friends. A silly craft to celebrate the holiday and take home will jump-start the festivities.
