I think I am one of the few who grew up in the 80’s and didn’t make Shrinky Dinks at least once. Probably because my mum doesn’t like the smell…
Tag: <span>library</span>
We are living in interesting times. I’d usually have most of my summer planned out already, filling my Saturdays with magicians, scientists and themed parties, teen gatherings one weeknight, elementary…
I decided I wanted a sturdier bag to bring to work. I’ve been using my library card tote bag from Out of Print, but it’s too floppy. I have many…
Tour of Libraries: William K Sanford Town Library (AKA Colonie Library)
The William K Sanford Town Library, next door to the Times Union Newspaper building, lies at the end of Wolf Road, a shopping/restaurant destination for the Albany area, and close to the Albany airport. When approaching from Wolf Road you have to make a slingshot around a roundabout.
From what I can tell, this low brick building is technically one story, with a second story wedged in by sheer willpower. They have done a lot to make what they have attractive and useful, but it could really
do with a renovation. (Update: They are planning renovations. “We will be repairing the roof, then renovating. We will moving departments to better use our space, and we’ve been getting input from the community,” said Library Director Evelyn Neale ) As I was trying to take pictures, I found it difficult because there were people everywhere, tucked into every nook and cranny, reading, studying, working on laptops, tutoring and browsing.
A-Mazing Mazes Mazes are good for a STEAM program because they teach spacial relations and problem solving while being fun. For our maker lab, which this time had a large…
Book Spine Letter Holder (Before anyone gets upset about ruining books, this was made from a Reader’s Digest condensed book, by definition not a first edition, rejected by most book…
Zombie Party Planning I almost left my brains in the fridge, but fortunately my clerk reminded me. I think we all had a great time, and I only had to…
Library Olympics We started off the summer reading program with Library Olympics! This year the theme is “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!” with an emphasis on sports. First, opening…
For Librarians Who Secretly Wish it was “S.T.E.A.” and not S.T.E.M… When I was asked to do a math-related program as part of a S.T.E.M. grant, I freaked out. Math…
Take Your Child to the Library Day Actually, most children’s librarians would elongate that to “Please take your child to the library every week or at least once a month…
