October 2009

  • All Your Bass Are Belong To Us, Pt. I

    Back in 1919, when the world was in black and white (I’ve always wondered how they knew the sky was blue and the grass was green but every time I ask a librarian about it they get a funny look, mumble something, and wander away. But I digress … ) Leon Theremin was working for… Continue reading

  • Rabbits in myth and legend

    Thanks to its sweet face and impish nature, the rabbit has enchanted animal lovers, tormented farmers, and inspired legends and cautionary tales in cultures around the world since time immemorial. If you like rabbits, know someone who does, or are looking for a multicultural storytime idea, these traditional folktales available from The Seattle Public Library… Continue reading

  • Are e-Books Really More Eco-friendly?

    What do cars, dishwashing detergent, and Kindles have in common?  Like nearly every other product and service on the market, they are clamoring to convince you that they are eco-friendly.  They claim to save gas, save trees, reduce carbon emissions, reduce shipping distances, and probably cook you dinner and clean your apartment, too.  As you… Continue reading

  • Teens get credit at the Library

    Do you know a teen who needs service learning credit . . . or maybe just a way to pad their college applications?  If so, we know just the service learning program. As a Teen Center Advisor at the Central Library, high school students ages 14-18 can earn up to 60 hours of service learning… Continue reading

  • What a crock!

    On a brilliant blue and blustery day it hit me….the sun may be shining, but autumn is definitely here.  Leaves are starting to litter the ground and the wind bites right through my lightweight summer sweater. I love the change in seasons except for the fact that my walk home from work will now have… Continue reading