What I’ve Been Up To – What About You?
Last week I visited three local libraries. I encourage everyone to utilize the services your local library has to offer–for teens and adults.
Me Surrounded by Job Corp Fall 2009 Students
Tuesday, I visited Mooretown Branch Library and got a chance to speak with a group of 5th graders. They were a captive audience and I enjoyed listening to their short stories at the end of our activity. Ms. Sudds put together a wonderful program and I hope they are encouraged to read more.
Wednesday, I stopped by the Atkins Branch Library. Ms. Parson (see picture below) has a program called “Teen Life Skills” and on this particular day, I spoke with a group of young men and women from Job Corps (see picture below).
Thursday, I spoke with the librarian Ms. Jackson and a group of young ladies at the Cedar Grove library. We talked about internet safety and of course books.
These three librarians are real good with young people so I want to encourage others to check out their local libraries and don’t be afraid to ask questions if you can’t find a book on the shelf.
Last week was a busy week yet very rewarding on so many levels. This week I’ll be working on another book proposal and cleaning out some of my email inbox. What about you? What have you been up to?
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Yes, I am a big user of my public library.!!
But unfortuantely lately I have been getting books and then returning them unread because work has been so demanding and it seems like I am working 24/7. I am thankful to have a job but I do like my sleep and reading time.
Wonderful. Why do most of the kids look sad or mad? You are making dreams happen and so glad to have you on my upcoming show Dream 4 More (www.blogtalkradio.com/Dream4More) on December 6th at 5pm CST, 6pm EST.
I need to rediscover my library again. My kids demands for books is putting a hurting on my pocket. I just wrapped up my 1st(and maybe last) season as team mom for my sons popwarner team. I am sad because I enjoyed the parents and love football and happy because I have more reading time. I thought I would read at the field during the 3 nights per week practice, but it never worked out that way for me. I was always talking or watching the field or trying to get volunteers for different things.