Category: library life

Library Program: Harry Potter Night

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A few months ago, I got an email newsletter from Bloomsbury at my library. I get a lot these, but this one caught my eye because it was promoting an event: Harry Potter Night. Which they had proclaimed to be February 5th. Which happens to be during Read Across Lawrence. But, because the youth services… Continue reading Library Program: Harry Potter Night

Social Media + Libraries: The Bad Romance Book Match Quiz

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I like this blog and all, but I *really* love tumblr. While I contribute to all social media platforms at the library, and think they all have their uses, tumblr is my favorite. While the rest of our social media presence tends to be focused on our local community, highlighting our programs as well as… Continue reading Social Media + Libraries: The Bad Romance Book Match Quiz

Social Media and Libraries: 5 Quick Tips for Using Instagram

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Libraries are doing lots of cool things on Instagram. For instance, just yesterday was #libraryshelfie day and tons of libraries posted pics of staff, patrons, and even dogs with shelves of books. Libraries are sharing #bookface pics where people pose with covers of books that line up with their faces. They highlight their programs and facilities.… Continue reading Social Media and Libraries: 5 Quick Tips for Using Instagram

Library Display: Books and Clouds for Teen Read Week 2014

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Arts and crafts are fun! We’ve struggled with how best to create displays in our new space. We’ve also had trouble finding the time to do more than a simple sign. But for Teen Read Week, we decided to try a project I’ve always wanted to do: make clouds. To make the clouds, I adapted… Continue reading Library Display: Books and Clouds for Teen Read Week 2014

Social Media & Libraries: Facebook (Part 2)

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Recently, someone asked this Libraries and Social Media Facebook Group if anyone from Lawrence Public Library would like to share how we operate our Facebook page. In the first installment of this series, I wrote about how we approach social media and what our routine entailed, but now I’d like to share some concrete ideas… Continue reading Social Media & Libraries: Facebook (Part 2)