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Have a new iPad, Kindle Fire tablet, or Android from the holidays? Are you planning to use your tablet as an eReader?

It's important to understand that these devices - unlike traditional eReaders - offer easy access to other "distractions" just one easy click to the internet away.

If you feel like you’ve been gifted a great and powerful technological burden, remember the wisdom of Gandalf:  "All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to you.”

Continue Reading "3 Tricks To Best Use Your Tablet as an eReader" →

One of the great things about a library is that fascinating stories abound everywhere.

It's just a matter of plucking one from the stream, so to speak.

Continue Reading "Small Stories, Big Deal" →

Has the art of handwriting gone the way of the Dodo Bird?

The Dodo Bird may be extinct but manual handwriting may not be. I've noticed many tech savvy 'non-Boomer' library staff keep journals. Handwritten journals.

Many schools have opted out when it comes to teaching cursive writing. Last month, Illinois lawmakers passed a bill requiring elementary schools to teach cursive writing starting in the 2018-2019 school year.

Continue Reading "Will Journaling Save Cursive Writing?" →

In an adult-dominated society, teens are often excluded from participation in politics. To add insult to injury, they are regularly stereotyped as being self-absorbed and apolitical. However, young people are also concerned citizens who can advocate for significant social change within their communities.

Continue Reading "Fight the Power: Books to Inspire and Instruct Youth Activists" →

On this episode, Dave, Tony and Joel discuss two superhero films in theaters now: Justice League, directed by Zack Snyder, and Thor: Ragnarok, directed by Taika Waititi. Take a listen below:

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