The North Country Library System is comprised of sixty-six public libraries in four counties of Upstate New York. Seven of… Read more What’s the Story of the North Country’s Hepburn Libraries?
Category: Libraries
Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library
It’s been a while since I’ve written a post about libraries. I’ve been decluttering my house pretty steadily over the… Read more Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library
Some Favourite Passages from The Library Book
The Library Book by Susan Orlean investigates the cause of the devastating fire that burned the Los Angeles Public Library… Read more Some Favourite Passages from The Library Book
The History of the Charleston Library Society
When Andrew and I were in Charleston, South Carolina at the end of January we stumbled upon the Charleston Library… Read more The History of the Charleston Library Society
Imagining the Perfect Library
I’ve been a card-carrying member of at least seven different public library systems in my life, and have visited many… Read more Imagining the Perfect Library
Picture Books on the History of Libraries, Part 4
I hope you’ve enjoyed my reviews of picture books that look specifically at libraries through history and around the world… Read more Picture Books on the History of Libraries, Part 4
Picture Books on the History of Libraries, Part 3
I’m excited to share the penultimate installment of “Picture Books on the History of Libraries” (see the first and second… Read more Picture Books on the History of Libraries, Part 3
Picture Books on the History of Libraries, Part 2
Last month I posted brief reviews of eight picture books that feature libraries around the world. Today I’m back with six… Read more Picture Books on the History of Libraries, Part 2
Picture Books on the History of Libraries, Part 1
It’s not difficult to find picture books about libraries. Kids visiting libraries. Fanciful libraries full of bears, mice, and dragons.… Read more Picture Books on the History of Libraries, Part 1
Memorial Park Library: Calgary’s Carnegie Library
If you’re a fan of public libraries, you’ve probably heard of Andrew Carnegie. A Scottish-American businessman who believed that the… Read more Memorial Park Library: Calgary’s Carnegie Library
History of Libraries: Victorian Lending Libraries
I’ve made an executive decision not to organize my blog series on the history of libraries chronologically. Part 1 focused… Read more History of Libraries: Victorian Lending Libraries
24 Reasons I Love Libraries
Libraries… how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Libraries are usually free. 2. Sometimes I just want… Read more 24 Reasons I Love Libraries
History of Libraries, Part 1
I’ve decided to begin a series about the history of libraries. My first question is, “What is the oldest library… Read more History of Libraries, Part 1