In the Humans of Libraryland blog series, we introduce the people who work at your public library. Meet Reference Maven, Karla from Issaquah!
Oh, The Horror! 9 Creepy Graphic Novels
It's about that time again where I go out of the way to try and scare the pants off myself. As the days cool and force me inside- Wait, no. Let's try that again- As the days cool and give me a reason to not feel bad about being inside (there, better), my tastes change to…
Announcing Our Mock Newbery Winner!
Find out which children's book was crowned our local Mock Newbery winner.
Books I Would Give My 16-Year-Old Self
One of the many perks of being a teen services librarian is getting to inspire teens to read for fun, not just because they have too. When you’re in high school you have so much “required reading” for school that it's daunting to even think about reading, let alone reading something YOU want to. So…
How to Become a Library Power User
Are you always stopping by your nearest library? Do you often push that holds limit? Is your stack of to-be-read library books in danger of toppling over? You just might be a library power user. If you're already there or just want to step up your library game, we've got some insider tips for how…
Gloomy Tunes For Gloomy Days
I know, I know...we're not even a week into fall and here I am, already raring to go with an autumn-themed blog post. But I can't help it! I live for fall. Even though the sun is sure to eke out a couple more 70 degree days this month, I'm already making preparations for my favorite season: leafing through cookbooks…
Reading the Dragon, Part One: Yes You Can!
The largest, wildest, and possibly most fun science fiction, fantasy, and gaming convention in the United States, Dragon Con, decided to do something cool on their 30th anniversary. They created the Dragon Awards, in which fans of science-fictional pop-culture fun voted for the genre books, movies, TV-shows and games they loved the best. It's truly an award by…
Read a Banned Book!
Hey! Did you know that the last week of September is Banned Books Week? It's sort of like the library world's own little holiday where we celebrate the freedom to read by reading, talking about, and highlighting the most controversial books published in the United States every year. This year's focus is on the number…
Four Atmospheric Autumn Reads
I love autumn. I love cardigan weather and listening to the Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack and curling up on a brisk day with a book in hand. But not just any book will do. I want something that screams "fall." Something that evokes the colors of the season, the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot and…
Splendid Fall Tromping
I wait impatiently all year for October - the best hiking month, in my opinion. If you are new to the area, or new to hiking, spin the compass and pick a direction; there are fabulous jaunts in just about every direction. From city walks and botanical gardens to regional trails to way-out-there wilderness, it's all good…
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