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Author Archives: Theresa
Upcoming new books
I recently downloaded a sampler of books that have received a lot of buzz for the spring and summer of this year. And I have to say that of the 28 in the sampler, I am looking forward to reading … Continue reading
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Building a Better Block
Today, I went down to an event in Baton Rouge called Better Block BR. Organizers transformed Government St between Beverly and Bedford Streets with a street fair, crosswalks and a short bike lane. In an empty lot on Government St, … Continue reading
Go Down to Sound City
As a huge music geek, I was ecstatic when Dave Grohl unveiled his documentary Sound City last month. I am a long-time Foo Fighters fan so I heard about through one of their e-mail blasts. After viewing the trailer about … Continue reading
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2012: Year in Review
It’s that time of year where everyone tries to tie up the year in top 10 lists. So here is my attempt. Here is a list of my favorite things from the year. Book- The Fault in Our Stars … Continue reading
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Mr. Penumbra’s 24 Hour Bookstore: Book Review
Do book lovers and technology enthusiasts have anything in common? Some may think they don’t but think book may bring them together. A young, unemployed techie finds himself working in a rather unusual bookstore. This store carries rare encoded books that its … Continue reading
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New job, new city
Well I have officially relocated to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to be the new Teen Services Librarian at a branch in downtown Baton Rouge. The last month has certainly been an adventure. I had to quickly move over 800 miles. I could not have done … Continue reading
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The Art of the Raconteur
This past Friday night, I had the opportunity to attend a storytelling event called The Unchained Tour. The Moth, a storytelling network, traveled around the Carolinas to celebrate the art of the raconteur or storytellers. It was a mixture of … Continue reading
For the Love of Grmm
Recently, I have discovered a fantastic new television show at the perfect time. NBC’s Grimm just returned from summer hiatus last week. I remember hearing about this show as a “one to watch” from last fall’s freshman shows but had … Continue reading
Statistics are even harder to come by for public libraries
Finding statistics is something librarians have always been asked. In recent months, it has become even more difficult with the cessation of the Statistical Abstract of the United States. This publication has long been the “go -to” resource for librarians … Continue reading
I was a shy extrovert..
Many who know me as an adult would scoff at that statement but as a child I had a very outgoing personality but I was very shy and self-conscious. (I still am sometimes especially when speaking in front of large groups.) I was … Continue reading
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