Jun 11, 2019 | Librarian's blog, WL Foundation
The most fundamental reason to love public libraries is because they are absolutely essential to a democracy. They are foundational. They support literacy where literacy might otherwise not be possible. A new report cited by Five-Thirty-Eight bloggers this morning:...
Jun 10, 2019 | Librarian's blog, WL Foundation
David Byrne is a teacher’s teacher, and I was fortunate to hear his presentation at this year’s Texas Library Association conference in Austin. David regularly sends out a newsletter that is directed primarily at teachers, but I have found his advice and...
Jun 6, 2019 | Librarian's blog, WL Foundation
Yep, Wacky Wednesdays are Back! Kids of all ages can come to the library at 10:30 on Wednesday mornings through July 31 and have fun, sometimes boisterous, experiences with performers such as magicians, singers, clowns, actors and more. The first Wacky Wednesday was...
Jun 5, 2019 | Librarian's blog, WL Foundation
A whole roomful of young folks gathered in the multi-purpose room of the library Tuesday morning for a class on how to build cars out of Legos. PlayWell Legos were popular with these pre-teens. They will have many more opportunities this summer for similar experiences...
May 30, 2019 | Librarian's blog, WL Foundation
Hundreds of kids came to the library Wednesday for the kickoff to our summer reading program for children and young adults. The day’s activities included horseback rides and free refreshments. For the next two months, Wacky Wednesdays will feature some of the...
May 26, 2019 | Librarian's blog, WL Foundation
Has the reading of a single book ever changed your life? Has it changed your life AND the lives of your neighbors? I have been reviewing material this morning posted by Urban Intellectuals about William Kamkwamba of Malawi. When William was 14 he had to drop out of...
