Monthly Archives: May 2007

Green Glass Sea

Posted on May 30, 2007 by Abby

Yesterday was the last fifth grade book group of the school year (though we’ll have one meeting in July), and it was the best yet.  This group of kids has evolved so much over this year, and they are now … Continue reading →

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A beautiful day

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Abby

Today’s weather was fabulous:  clear, dry, not too hot, blue sky.  Jim and I spent the whole day outside, working on the latest projects.  I got all of the plants from Hutchins Farm in the garden, and even bought a … Continue reading →

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Dear Readers…

Posted on May 24, 2007 by Abby

Well, my blog chose a terrible time to crash:  right before the start of summer reading.  Without a doubt, this is my most stressful time of year, as I finish all the last minute preparations for the summer program.  Please … Continue reading →

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A new home for “Children and Books”

Posted on May 18, 2007 by Abby

A week ago, my blog stopped functioning. I couldn’t add new posts, and couldn’t edit old ones. My administration team and I finally figured out that the old site could not be saved, so we installed an entirely new blog. … Continue reading →

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Yellow Star

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Abby

Last Tuesday the Teen Book Groups met.  My group had read Yellow Star by Jennifer Roy, with the option to also read Day of Tears by Julius Lester.  In the end, only three of the seven girls enrolled were able … Continue reading →

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Bonding

Posted on May 7, 2007 by Abby

The after school regulars at the library have been a bit rambunctious lately. Suffice it to say that a paper airplane zoomed across the children’s room on Thursday (this is where my experience teaching comes in handy: I boomed out … Continue reading →

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Weekend

Posted on May 6, 2007 by Abby

A typical weekend in the life of a children’s librarian: – met my friend Gayle at Daniela’s for a yummy dinner and catching up – decided to forgo El Presidente in favor of a Dos Equis (no need to put … Continue reading →

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Inauguration: Scott Jameson

Posted on May 4, 2007 by Abby

Last night was a big night: the first event (other than the dedication ceremony, of course) in the new, gorgeous Volunteers Hall.  More than one hundred kids and adults packed into the room, settled into the comfy chairs, and enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Last Call

Posted on May 1, 2007 by Abby

Thursday evening the library is hosting “Magic by Scott Jameson,” a show that promises to be tons of fun and totally involving.  Space is filling up very fast, but there are still a few slots available.  This will be the … Continue reading →

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