Blog Post Archive for February 2012

Light & Dark

Submitted by Jen E on Tue, 2012-02-21 15:07

At February’s Teen Advisory Board meeting last Monday, it was mostly business as usual. Lots of snacks, a library craft project, and a lively discussion about our summer programming for teens. There was an excellent turnout, and I couldn’t have asked for a better group to bounce around ideas with.

Teaching Old Books New Tricks

Submitted by friends on Mon, 2012-02-06 13:11

While there are many books on the shelves to purchase daily at the book sale, none of them look quite like the dazzling selection of hand-picked books, packaged and ready to be placed in the hands of someone that is in need of a gift. These books are proudly displayed showing their best side and standing out among the rest of the group. With the help of some Friends, Carol Siano, Susan Weinrebe and Gretchen Dust, they made fast and fun work out of task of breathing new life into some old favorites.

Where's the Love?

Submitted by Jen E on Mon, 2012-02-06 12:33

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Land of YA! I know, I know. Cue the collective groan. It’s not my favorite holiday of the year, but I like to think I’ve grown to appreciate it. I used to think that February 14th was nothing more than a day of cheap jewelry, stale chocolates, and cheesy romance.