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Lester Public Library, Two Rivers, Wisconsin

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All library workers are librarians. To start, there are various departments in the library and various levels in each department. Some departments may not have librarian positions at all. Circulation clerks (the people who check out your books and handle your late fees), shelvers or pages (the people who shelve returned materials), and administrative staff…

I love the library I work in. I love my giant circulation desk with all of its counter space, the huge windows that let me see the sun shining through the trees, the birds chirping outside (except the one time a bird came in the library, but that's a story for another day), and all the space my students have to work or play games or read. The one thing I don't particularly love, though, is the giant support beam that sits right in front of my desk. It's pretty clear that the space my…

While at #alsc22, I visited the Central branch of the Kansas City Public Library system. Here are some of the things I loved about it!

Here are 27 library activities for kids that will give you different ways of engaging them at the library and help to grow a love of reading.

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Get a behind the scenes look at how I spend my day at work as a public library director in a suburban library community!

Tired of seeing bored students during study hall? Looking for fresh ways to get them excited about visiting the library? In this post, I’ll share creative monthly challenges that I’ve used to transform my school library into a hub of activity and imagination. From turning a ghost into a famous book character in October to building epic summer reading stacks in June, these simple yet impactful ideas will inspire students to engage, create, and explore—all while keeping your library lively and…