As National Library Week draws to a close hopefully book loving people have found a moment to enjoy the library, thank a librarian, and borrow some materials. But just before we put these thoughts away spare a thought for a world where the library comes to you on a donkey. […]
April 8 – 14 is National Library Week which is an event to note and celebrate all of the contributions that are made to our lives by libraries and librarians. This is where you get your books, have homework help, find all the information you can ever need (and more that […]
Are you a book lover? Do you need a vacation? Are you willing to wait…3 years?! Well look no further because I got you covered. This wonderful little bookshop has a room available and for $50 a night, you can run the bookshop! No better way than to be able […]
Are you looking for some reading challenges for the New Year to motivate yourself? Don’t worry. I have some great suggestions for you! Penguin has a fantastic reading challenge going on. They give you a prompt for the month and if you can’t think of something, they suggest some great books. […]
Sometimes people come forward who do something so good for others, even when others don’t do good things to them. That is exactly what is happening at McPherson Square Library in Philadelphia. The librarians are having to teach themselves how to administer Narcan because of so many overdoses on their […]
Well if you’re a reader you love reading in bed, or really anywhere comfortable. BookBub got a list of 15 things you’ll understand if you love reading in bed….and they are so accurate!
Chronicle Books came up with 14 of the Most Spectacular Libraries in the USA and I have to say, I 100% agree with this list. Like wow, some of the places I just wouldn’t ever want to leave. I mean, I can’t complain about my library at all as it’s […]
Yesterday I went into the city with my mom for the day as she had found a Japanese book store and as I love Japan, the culture and am learning the language in university, we decided to go and check it out and tag on a bunch of other stuff too […]
My library does this great thing that, depending on the season or holiday, they do bookshelves with a theme. Right now it is “warm up with winter reads” as it is cold outside. The books are summer books but books about winter. It’s a great place to find something with […]
Ever wondered what you could get, fun wise, for someone who loves books and the library? Look no further as BookRiot has a fantastic store with library inspired items. Check it out!
Have you been looking for an alternative to Amazon? Have no fear, Book Riot came up with a fantastic list of other places that you can get your books from in case you don’t want to support Amazon all the time.
Almost every university has a library of a decent size that is interesting, sometimes they even have libraries that are department based, but some of course, have a much larger collection of books to choose between. But it isn’t always about the volume of books but also about what is […]
According to some new information, younger generations are actually out-reading the older generation. Who would have thought? Especially with our love for texting, snapchatting, tweeting, and more. I mean, I know I love to read, but when I talk to my friends, they all seem to hate it. But it […]
So busy reading poetry this almost completely slipped by. It’s National Library Week!! Where would we be without our wonderful libraries and librarians. Chronicle Books have put together a lovely piece about how great libraries are. Pop on over and check it out. HERE. And when you are done, go […]
Well, following on with my occasional series of interviews with really interesting people, here we have another amazing interview. But this time it is not with a blogger or an author. It’s with the one, the only, Omar the YA Librarian at my local library. Doesn’t everyone wish for that […]
This is what happens when you read a banned book. Here. Or could happen. What banned books are you reading this week?
It was only a few short weeks ago we celebrated libraries and librarians. You know, the people who find you the perfect book, help you with your homework, make sure you learn to read with fun, stimulating books. These are the quiet, behind the scenes people who really are the guardians […]
Yes, you read that right! Did you know that librarians are like spies? And have access to classified information? Here Who knew? If you thought librarians were quiet, retiring and bookish…..you might need to think again. Hmmmm. Have you thanked your librarian yet? You’d better. They might know your secrets!
This is a special week. It is National Library Week (April 10 – 16). Introduced by the American Library Association it is a time to observe all the contributions made by libraries and librarians. Think about it. How many times have you gone into your local library to research a […]
So, as the name of this blog is My Library Card Wore Out you can probably guess that I use the library a lot. A LOT. Of course, to borrow books. And movies. And sometimes game programs. And sometimes cd’s. The library is a wonderful place. (My local library also […]
