Engraved in My Memory

A couple of years ago, I was driving through a small town on Memorial Day.

Your Children Will Be Grown Before You Know It!

I’ve heard many parents (including myself!) say that their children grew up too fast.

A Story Center Success Story

Many writers come to The Story Center for help telling their stories through in-person training like the

My Fridge Looks Empty, and That’s Just Fine

This month, Mid-Continent Public Library will once again offer its

Airplanes and Magazines

I recently traveled to Philadelphia for the Public Library Associati

There’s No Time Like May for the Holidays

Spring is, at long last, in the air—maybe this time to stay.

A Disaster Waiting to Happen

Why has everyone heard about the sinking of the Titanic, but never heard about the

What to Do with that Old Cell Phone

There is nothing more exciting than receiving the gift of a new phone—the shiny, unscratched scree

Nothing Is Certain but Death and Taxes

While I was doing my income taxes, the history nerd in me surfaced, and I wanted to know whe

Create Your Business Plan Using MCPL Resources

In my previous blog post, I discussed how you

Resources for Your Job Search

Searching for a job can be one of the greatest challenges most of us face.

Unplug to Power Up

As a Consumer Technology Specialist for the Library, it’s my job to get people excited about learning te