I’ve been away from this blog page for a long while. Much has happened. I found a wonderful job, finally, at St. Joseph County Public Library (SJCPL). I am also back in school!
I am
seeking a Masters degree in Library and Information Science. I have finally found a perfect fit for
me.
So,
not only am I a student mom—again—I am also a working mom. Busy, doesn’t seem to cover the life I lead
right now. But, I love it—especially
when the kids are peacefully asleep or the schoolwork is done or both!
This
year at SJCPL we have piggy backed on the Civil War 150th
Commemoration in Indiana and chosen the book Killer Angels by Michael Shaara as our One Book Michiana 2013. While I admit I haven’t read it, yet, I also admit that I am looking
forward to reading it next week after the rush of the spring semester is
over.
I
love a good historical novel and this one won the Pulitzer
Prize.
Keeping
in the theme of the Civil War, author Jennifer Chiaverini
will be at SJCPL on the 29th of April. She wrote Mrs.
Lincoln’s Dressmaker. This book is
about freed slave Elizabeth Keckly. Read
the blog found on SJCPL’s website, titled “The Dressmaker.” I read that food is involved. YUM! That is this Monday! I only wish that I had time to read that
book, too. Maybe I’ll have time while I
wait for classes to start this May for summer semester?
Have
you ever wanted to experience a true afternoon tea during the 1880’s? Well you’re in luck! There is going to be a tea at the historic Tippecanoe
Place. This one requires admission
and some money to defray the cost but sounds lovely. I may invite my mother to pull that one off
on May 3rd.
If
you missed our recent activities around the different branches involving some
authentic Civil War memorabilia, I am truly sorry. Some of the students from the neighborhood
schools near Western Branch enjoyed learning how to play some of the games
popular for the time. I heard a lot of
laughter coming from the room they were in—it was contagious to my heart.
But,
if history is not your forte and you would rather read some fantasy
literature—we have that combined with Abraham Lincoln in the book titled, Abraham
Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and yes, we have the movie, too (if you would
rather not read).
The
library isn’t just for those voracious readers anymore. It’s for anyone who is interested in
diversion or education. There truly is
something for everyone, if they give it a chance. Many of our programs have sub-programs—like One
Book Michiana as seen above. We also . .
. have summer reading programs where prizes are involved and awarded to more than
one person. But, there are also programs
associated with that through out the summer months! I look forward to handing out prizes to
patrons. I have a prize in just working
at the library! Come see how wonderful
it all is!
