Monthly Archives: October 2009

Happy Birthday to me!!!

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Abby

Yup, today is my birthday, and I had a great one!  A few highlights from today: ~ While I was getting ready for toddler storytime at the library, the phone rang – I answered – someone started singing “Happy Birthday” … Continue reading →

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Book group lists updated

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Abby

I just finished updating the lists of books that Jennifer and I have used for our book groups (grades 3 through 9).  The lists now only include books that we have actually used or will be using; I have removed … Continue reading →

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Little Sister Is Not My Name!

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Abby

No, this blog title has nothing to do with me and my relationship with my older siblings!  I just finished reading the first book in Sharon M. Draper’s new early chapter book series about a nine year old girl named … Continue reading →

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Busy busy busy

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Abby

This was an unusually busy week – four storytimes, two book groups, Game Hour, and a special Halloween program with Greg McAdams.  Which is really only two more programs than a usual week, but it felt like a lot more … Continue reading →

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Mortal Instruments series

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Abby

Last night, way too late, I finished up the final book in the Mortal Instruments trilogy, City of Glass by Cassandra Clare.  And I went to bed feeling disappointed and a little grumpy that I’d stayed up late to finish … Continue reading →

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To Jim

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Abby

Happy Anniversary to the best husband ever! Here’s to many, many more years together! xoxoxoxo

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October book groups

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Abby

Here are the book choices for October: 3rd grade:  Soupy Saturdays with the Pain and the Great One by Judy Blume 4th grade:  The Dark Hills Divide by Patrick Carman 5th grade:  Five Children and It by E. Nesbit 6th … Continue reading →

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Nightmare

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Abby

The other morning I woke up from a nightmare with my heart pounding, feeling as though I were screaming.  Here’s the dream: I was at the library, and my coworkers and some library patrons were throwing a small party for … Continue reading →

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