Council Tree Library is Ten Years Old!

Special guest post by Currie Meyer, Manager of Council Tree Library Recently, I stopped to chat with a Council Tree Library “regular”. A friendly mom of four young children, she has attended storytimes with each of them since the oldest – now eleven – was a baby. As we talked, her eleven-year-old daughter lingered. I …

How Do You Love the Library? Let Us Count the Ways this Month

You know you love books. And we know that you love books. And you know that we know that you love books. But, we also know that you love other aspects of the library, too. During February, as people celebrate love and Valentine’s Day, it’s also time to celebrate what you love about your library! …

Check Out Human “Books” at the Living Library Book Fair

This is the second in a series highlighting the diverse human Books at the Living Library Book Fair. You’ve probably heard about it by now: The Living Library event happening on Saturday, February 2 at Old Town Library. If you’re interested in participating in the day-long event as a “Reader” of one or more the …

Living Library Showcases Unique People and Stories

“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view… Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.” – Atticus Finch, To Kill a Mockingbird The concept might sound strange, but it’s really quite simple. Instead of checking out print books, you “check out” people serving as …