Tuesday, June 17, 2008

What's happening in the library when you're not there?!


Did you ever wonder what was going on while you're on vacation. Well, we're inventorying everything! We have summer help who scan every book and textbook, as well as every piece of equipment we own. We clean and dust, move things around, and order new stuff. All to get ready for you in the fall. Right now, it looks messy, but we'll be ready for you come August.

In the mean time, I'm pouring over the new Rebecca Caudill books for next year and I think this year is stronger with better variety than last year. There's something for everybody and I'm enjoying them all. So far my favorite is Life As We Knew It by Susan Pfeffer. It is a compelling story of what would happen if the moon were to be knocked out of its orbit and came closer to Earth. I felt cold and hungry while I read it and really appreciated sunshine!

Take care and have a great month of June!

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Hey you Harry Potter Fans

For those of who may not be aware, J.K. Rowling was one of 13 authors (including Margaret Atwood, Doris Lessing and Neil Gaiman) asked to write a postcard-sized story that would be auctioned off for charity. Rowling wrote an 800-word "prequel" to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, which went for 25,000 pounds. It has been scanned and is available on the Web at the address above - please note that her penmanship leaves a little to be desired. And she signed it ""From the prequel I am not working on - but that was fun!"

Have fun reading it:
http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/navigate.do?pPageID=200000681

Hope you are enjoying your summer!