The Books on Tap temporary tattoos in action. (at Landmark Inn)
Recent Happenings
Happy Friday, everyone! Even if some of us have to work this weekend… ahem . Either way, here are some recent happenings: The Circulating Ideas Kickstarter is a success! I’m so excited for Steve…
Up on the blog. Check it out!
Northbrook library upgrades technology
Patrons of Northbrook Public Library will soon see technology updates, including a 3D printer and a digital station with Macintosh computers and advanced software. The library committee decided to…Did you hear the news? We have some really awesome new technology coming to the library!
I’m so proud of my library. We have some really exciting things in the works.
On Makerspaces
There’s nothing quite like parking your car, looking up, and seeing a TARDIS on top of a building. Recently, I helped plan a field trip for a group of librarians to Pumping Station: One, a hackersp…
My latest post on Library Lost & Found, on makerspaces. Enjoy!
A big thank you to everyone who made it out to Books & Brews last night. What’s Books & Brews? Every other month, our book club Books on Tap, meets to talk about just books in general. People come prepared to talk about their book and leave with a list of things to read.
Last night was our first Books & Brews session and we had such a wonderful discussion.
Here is a list of the books suggested:
- Redshirts by John Scalzi
- A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin
- The Middlesteins by Jami Attenberg
- The Submission by Amy Waldman
- State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
- Year Zero by Rob Reid
- The Organ Grinders by Bill Fitzhugh
- Before I Go To Sleep by S.J. Watson
- Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Schteyngart
- Blasphemy by Sherman Alexie
- Line of Fire by Steven White
- The King’s Speech by Mark Logue
- Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin
- A Yellow Raft in Blue Water by Michael Dorris
- The News From Spain by Joan Wickersham
- Mary Roach
- A.J. Jacobs
- Bill Bryson
I’m so proud of this group, and so happy to lead it. Last night was very very fun.
Quiz Librarians
Check out this Google group for librarians who run pub quizzes. Great resource!
Happy Anniversary Tame the Web
I don’t have to tell most of you what Tame the Web is, but humor me. Let me tell you a little about what the blog has meant to me. Michael Stephens , the creator of Tame the Web, was my very first…
For the 10th anniversary of Tame the Web, I wrote a piece about personality types and librarianship. Check it out, and a HUGE happy anniversary to Michael Stephens and TTW. What an amazing blog and resource for us all. I can’t believe it is already 10 years old!!
I hope you enjoy my guest post, It’s Not Easy Being E.
Up on the blog, my Cloud Atlas recap from Books on Tap. Read it, here.
Support the Circulating Ideas kickstarter!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/201101936/circulating-ideas-the-librarian-interview-podcast
Circulating Ideas is a totally rad and totally useful resource for the library world. Steve, the host and creator, definitely deserves our support. Donate! Spread the word! Make it happen!!
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