Ok, I admit it’s been a while, but I fondly remember my college days when the semester was finished, and I could read a book that I WANTED to read, not one I HAD to read. One weekend I blew off school and read The Godfather by Mario Puzo. Probably paid for it with a […]
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I had an interesting conversation with a coworker recently. One of those conversations we library-type folks tend to have about nerdy, booky things. I told him that I discovered a new subgenre of Fantasy I was excited about. He responded by saying that making new genres was annoying to him. I was a little shocked […]
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I only read Harry Potter because I was “supposed” to. As a library science student, I took the required Children’s Literature course in which I was asked to read several books from a selected list of prize-winning chapter books and evaluate them. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was on the list; I’d had put […]
Myco-what?? The month of September is National Mushroom Month. How many of you out there knew that fascinating bit of trivia before reading this blog post? I confess I did not, but it certainly sparked my curiosity, and as this blog is called the “Curiosity Exchange,” I thought I would look into ways the library […]
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I have often wished that hats would come back into vogue. I love hats. Over the years I have owned many, from ball caps to fedoras. A hat worn at a rakish angle just looks great. I am reminded of the movies set in the 20s and 30s. Everyone looked more elegant and sophisticated in […]
https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/hats.png192192Renee, Reference Services Managerhttps://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/library-logo-2019.pngRenee, Reference Services Manager2017-09-04 08:00:322018-04-23 11:49:04It’s Fall Hat Month
Have you ever finished reading something and thought “I wish I could read more books like that one.” Well, you are in luck! Below you will find tips on discovering your next favorite read. Ask Information & Reference One of the first steps you can do in your quest for your next favorite read […]
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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 […]
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Have you ever had one of those months when absolutely nothing sounds interesting to read? Books that you would normally jump at and give a little “squeee!”* of excitement simply hold zero appeal? If you don’t know this feeling, count yourself as lucky for the dreaded book slump is real and it’s a soul killer. […]
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I’ve never been one to watch a good television show as it initially airs on tv, always catching it about midway through its run or after it has already ended. That said, Game of Thrones and Rick and Morty each returning with a new season has got me wanting to binge watch some new shows. With […]
If you have been reading my blog posts for awhile you know I love to read and recommend new books. You also know I have struggled with staying healthy, lowering my blood sugar and losing weight. So I thought I would combine the two topics and give you my go to summer reading list, and […]
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Welcome New College Students
/in Blog, Library Events, Library Services, Special Interest/by Charlie, Reference ServicesOk, I admit it’s been a while, but I fondly remember my college days when the semester was finished, and I could read a book that I WANTED to read, not one I HAD to read. One weekend I blew off school and read The Godfather by Mario Puzo. Probably paid for it with a […]
Forget Swords and Sorcery. Bring in Magic and Muskets!
/in Blog, Curiosities, Special Interest, Staff Picks/by Bradley, Reference ServicesI had an interesting conversation with a coworker recently. One of those conversations we library-type folks tend to have about nerdy, booky things. I told him that I discovered a new subgenre of Fantasy I was excited about. He responded by saying that making new genres was annoying to him. I was a little shocked […]
Harry, Hogwarts, and Hippogriffs…oh, my!
/in Blog, Curiosities, Library Events, Your Community/by Isa, Programming LibrarianI only read Harry Potter because I was “supposed” to. As a library science student, I took the required Children’s Literature course in which I was asked to read several books from a selected list of prize-winning chapter books and evaluate them. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was on the list; I’d had put […]
Mycophagists Rejoice!
/in Blog, Curiosities, Special Interest/by Anna, Reference & Digital Services LibrarianMyco-what?? The month of September is National Mushroom Month. How many of you out there knew that fascinating bit of trivia before reading this blog post? I confess I did not, but it certainly sparked my curiosity, and as this blog is called the “Curiosity Exchange,” I thought I would look into ways the library […]
It’s Fall Hat Month
/in Blog, Curiosities, Special Interest/by Renee, Reference Services ManagerI have often wished that hats would come back into vogue. I love hats. Over the years I have owned many, from ball caps to fedoras. A hat worn at a rakish angle just looks great. I am reminded of the movies set in the 20s and 30s. Everyone looked more elegant and sophisticated in […]
What Should I Read Next?
/in Blog, Library Services, Staff Picks/by Michaela, Technical ServicesHave you ever finished reading something and thought “I wish I could read more books like that one.” Well, you are in luck! Below you will find tips on discovering your next favorite read. Ask Information & Reference One of the first steps you can do in your quest for your next favorite read […]
Check Out Some “Thing” New
/in Blog, Library Services/by Susan, Library AssociateI 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 […]
The Dreaded Book Slump
/in Blog, Library Services, Staff Picks, Your Community/by Andria, Teen & Technology LibrarianHave you ever had one of those months when absolutely nothing sounds interesting to read? Books that you would normally jump at and give a little “squeee!”* of excitement simply hold zero appeal? If you don’t know this feeling, count yourself as lucky for the dreaded book slump is real and it’s a soul killer. […]
Binge Watch This!
/in Blog, Staff Picks/by Jon, Reference ServicesI’ve never been one to watch a good television show as it initially airs on tv, always catching it about midway through its run or after it has already ended. That said, Game of Thrones and Rick and Morty each returning with a new season has got me wanting to binge watch some new shows. With […]
Summer Reading Recommendations
/in Blog, Staff Picks/by Mike Paulus, Digital Services & Marketing SpecialistIf you have been reading my blog posts for awhile you know I love to read and recommend new books. You also know I have struggled with staying healthy, lowering my blood sugar and losing weight. So I thought I would combine the two topics and give you my go to summer reading list, and […]