A World of Wizardry just wouldn't feel complete without a house cup. Just like Hogwarts students, Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry students can earn points for their accomplishments. After the Welcome Ceremony on September 1, ages 11 and older can earn points for their house by participating in designated wizardry events and workshops at…
Be a Part of the Magic: Teen Volunteers
There are many reasons to build A World of Wizardry at the library. To foster creativity, encourage a life-long love of reading, improve community engagement, and highlight the library's variety of free resources, to name just a few. As a Teen Services Librarian though, my most motivating reasons have been building a wizarding world that…
Enroll in the American Hogwarts
Have you heard?! King County Library System is partnering with Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (the American Hogwarts) this fall—and you're invited to attend Ilvermorny on full scholarship! REGISTER NOW! Register Ilvermorny school registration is required and begins during the Magical Midsummer Market being held at Covington Library on August 18. This market is…
Fall for Fiction Reading Challenge
This autumn, get caught up in the thrill of a new book! We are so excited to be having award-winning authors E. Lockhart and Deb Caletti speak at Covington Library that we are giving away copies of Lockhart's newest book, Genuine Fraud. Middle and high school ages can claim a copy (and a 16 GB…
Remodeling? 6 Helpful Library Resources
It could be the restorative power of sunshine after a long, gloomy winter. Or maybe seeing buildings grow skyward under bustling cranes. Whatever the inspiration, it seems many folks caught the renovation bug this summer. But whether it's the kitchen, patio, or basement, everyone also seems to have the same problem - finding a contractor…
5 Ideas to Inspire Your Green Thumb
You want to garden… at least theoretically. April brought a much-needed break from the Pacific Northwest’s endless grey drear. Showers of dainty petals drift from the cherry trees to carpet the ground in lovely hues. And the sun burns through the clouds a little more every day. After what seems like an eternity of April showers…
Stay Golden: Spend 2017 with the Girls
The Golden Girls is like mac-and-cheese. Whenever I’m stressed or depressed, it’s my go-to pick-me-up. Maybe it’s the nostalgia for nights with my grandma, eating ice cream and watching the newest episode. (It’s been a whole other show watching as an adult!) Or maybe it’s the timeless humor and continuing relevance of the show’s themes…
Breast Cancer Aware: A Tale of Seahawks, Falcons, and Pink-Footed Boobys
Since a doctor first lobbed the word cancer in my direction, there have been 2* times I’ve thought “I can’t do this.” You might guess the diagnosis was one of those moments, but no. I was sure I could beat it from the get-go. Maybe, then, when a nurse told me of a woman who…
If at First You Don’t Succeed… Laugh!
Most fails are small. They bruise our egos, but without a crowd to point and laugh, it’s easy enough to brush off the embarrassment. Besides, fails give us a chance to laugh at ourselves. And that builds character, right? Some fails are just bad ideas to begin with (seriously, who thought freaky tall Pikachu was a…
Dear Shelf Browser, Read This Book
My desk is a mishmash of cat paraphernalia, crafts made at library programs and notes I've found stuck in teen books. Some of the notes are skillful doodles, some statements of fact (apparently, "5th period = BORING!"). Others are book recommendations and words of encouragement ("stay strong, you can conquer your eating disorder"). Sticking everything up on my wall of awesome…
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