Time to ride off into the sunset!

Hi everyone! As you know, I have been here at Bellingham for awhile and it is time for me to move on. My last day here will be on April 16 and I intend to enjoy my last month here to the fullest. I have loved my time here and the lovely families that I have met, but I know you will love the next children's librarian when they arrive. Please stop in to say bye. Thanks!

February Thoughts

Well, the groundhog didn't see his shadow. That means spring is on it's way. I think I will hold that groundhog to it's prediction because I am so ready for spring.

We have two cool programs coming up. The first is a celtic program with a little celie dancing. Come join us from four to five pm on Tuesday, February 22. Drop in only.

Our other event is the Percy Jackson All day games day. this is based on the popular books by Rick Rioden. Sign-ups are required for all or part of the day! Hope to see you on Friday, February 25 to see who will win the laurels.

back in the saddle

It is great to be back at work. Each day gets a little bit better and my office has a floor again! Whoo Hoo!  Of course with this quiet time, there is not much to talk about. I do want to encourage people to keep checking out the library website. We are changing it to make it more accessable to everyone. One of my favorite additions is WOWbrary which will show all the new materials that we have added to the collection in a weeks time. It will be a great way to see if the book you are looking for is now part of the collection. This is already a part of the the weekly newsletter going out to patrons that have signed up for it.

I have been neglecting my library thing account, but have been working to get it moving again. There are lots of new books with their reviews. For students, check out: http://ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/. Heres an opportunity to see reviews of the newest books published for Youth!

Well, isn't a fine kettle of fish

The best laid schemes o' Mice an' Men,


Gang aft agley,

An' lea'e us nought but grief an' pain,

For promis'd joy!

(The best laid schemes of Mice and Men

oft go awry,

And leave us nothing but grief and pain,

For promised joy!)

Robert Burns, To a Mouse (Poem, November, 1785)

Scottish national poet (1759 - 1796)

I was expecting a quiet week: planning the winter programs, visiting with my families and cleaning up around the childrens area so that the childrens area would remain beautiful and inviting. Instead I am home placing my winter programs on hiatus, visiting with my family and am not allowed to any cleaning at all. Fortunately, for all the pain there is joy. So if you are following this blog: I wish you the happiest of holidays and I will see you next year!

10 1/2 days until Christmas

I am constantly amazed at how fast the year has gone.  The leaves are just about gone. There is snow in the Midwest, I have just about finished my Christmas shopping and the parties are beginning.

As it gets closer to when the school lets out, check out "Windblowne", a childrens book, I thought it was very good. I've joined a state group for critiquing books. I hope to let people know more about the new books coming out.

Blessed Solstice

For 21 more days, our days will be getting darker and darker. On December 21, it will be the winter solstice and after that our daylight hours will start getting longer again. I can't hardly wait.

Fall is ending and winter will be here soon.

Well , I have had my first cold of the season. My fingers are crossed it is the only one, but that seems a tad unlikely. I want to encourage people to come to the library. We have a lot going on. In the community room, we have the student art show. The annual winter raffle has started. The Friends are selling their cookbook for 12 dollars. It would be a great Christmas, Hannakah, Kwansaa, Birthday, or "Gee, I think you are a great friend" gift!

Remember the library will be closed on Veterns day!