by Jamie Matczak | Nov 15, 2018 | Blog Post, Featured Post Slider
From the Popular Materials Weeding for the Small and Medium Library WLA 2018 session presented by Angela Noel (Brodhead Public Library) and Jennifer Bernetzke (Schreiner Memorial Library). How do you know it is time to weed? Are you storing items? (e.g. children’s...
by Jamie Matczak | Nov 8, 2018 | Blog Post, Featured Post Slider
The WVLS Adult Services Summit was held on Thursday, November 1. The event was well-attended by librarians throughout WVLS who work in adult services. Below are some of the resources and ideas that evolved from the day. Program Ideas Music in the Stacks (Merrill),...
by Jamie Matczak | Oct 11, 2018 | Blog Post, Featured Post Slider, Youth Blog
Author Aisha Saeed will visit Greenwood on Monday, October 22, 2018, to speak about her book, her heritage, and her experiences as a writer. Ms. Saeed will speak to students in grades 3-6 at the elementary school and grades 7-8 at the high school. A presentation open...
by Jamie Matczak | Sep 20, 2018 | Blog Post, Featured Post Slider
Did you know that it is against the law for public libraries to charge fees for their programs? With the popularity of technology, Pinterest, DIY, and HGTV’s home improvement shows, community interest in library programs on crafting, homemaking and handmade goods is...
by Jamie Matczak | Sep 11, 2018 | Blog Post, Boost, Featured Post Slider, Youth Blog
Most libraries celebrate Banned Books Week in September every year and talk about the importance of access and intellectual freedom at that time. Books that are challenged are featured in displays and programming. Unfortunately, book and library material challenges...
by Jamie Matczak | Sep 6, 2018 | Blog Post, Featured Post Slider, Uncategorized
A patron of Millburn (N.J.) Free Public Library (MFPL) made headline news when he requested to use the facility’s 3D printer to create a part for an AR-15 rifle. The recent efforts by the Texas-based nonprofit Defense Distributed to publish blueprints for...
