Author Archive for: Susan D
Entries by Susan, Library Associate
Fall Is the Season for Reading
In the fall an avid reader’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of books. With due apology to Alfred, Lord Tennyson for mangling his musings on spring, I can’t help but think my observation is more universally apt. As the days draw in and the weather turns cool, my longing to be curled up in a […]
ADULTS ONLY Summer Reading
Just to be clear, the descriptor “adults only,” while technically true, does not mean that our adult summer reading program is X-rated in any way. I might possibly have thought it would function as click-bait, and if it did, I am not sorry. Sorry about that. I was one of those kids who waited for […]
Introverts’ Book Club
My name is Susan, and I am an introvert. This has some real and measurable advantages. I am the opposite of a “joiner,” so my chances of being seduced into some crazy cult, for example, are zero. Unlike extroverts, who recharge by socializing, I spend my energy being with people. In fact, I love people. I […]
DIY My Way
I like trying new things. Especially when I don’t have to try very hard. I’m not exactly lazy. I simply believe in conserving my time and energy as much as possible. If someone else has already created simple instructions on how to make a wheel, there’s no way I’m going to start figuring it out […]
Check Out Some “Thing” New
I will venture a guess that there are very few readers of this blog who are not avid library users. So, you know all about the huge selection of books, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, magazines and video games we offer. Likely you are aware of our downloadable media collections: hoopla and OverDrive e-books, e-audiobooks, and […]
Book Review: Why Cows Need Names
Do you enjoy a personal narrative full of gentle good humor? Are you a little dubious about the conventional wisdom “bigger is better?” Concerned about animal welfare? Fascinated by Amish culture? Sad about the dwindling number of family farms? Me too. Why Cows Need Names: and More Secrets of Amish Farms by Randy James is a special book, […]
Don’t Call Me Chicken
When we moved to the country the first thing we said was, “Let’s get chickens!” (Technically we said, “Let’s get runner ducks!” but that’s a story for another time.) Even though we knew people with backyard chickens, had been told they aren’t that time-consuming or expensive, had seen how much fun they are as pets, […]
Dabble Delights
I’m so happy that the library’s new makerspace is finally here! You simply must check out the Dabble Box web page to learn all about it. You’ll find information on our supplies and equipment, materials to check out, events and open labs, the generous donors who made it all possible, and answers to your most frequently […]