Ms. Nancy's Library Blog

Love this website. (And this one — Neil Gaiman’s Journal).

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love these photos. – ms. nancy

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Here is an article from the New York Times. – Ms. Nancy

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2011 Banned Books Week “Read-Out” Grant Application Banned Books Week 2011 will take place from Sept. 24-Oct. 1. The Freedom to Read Foundation is once again providing grants through its Judith F. Krug Memorial Fund to support “Read-Outs” celebrating Banned Books Week 2011! This year, the Krug Fund will provide FOUR grants of either $2,500 [...]

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They do.

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Guy walks into a library and yells, “I’D LIKE A CHEESEBURGER, FRIES AND A COKE!” The librarian says, “Sir, this is a library.” “Oh, OK,” guy whispers, “I’d like a cheeseburger, fries and a Coke.”

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Interesting story, give it a read. – Ms. Nancy

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…let’s celebrate while there’s still one day left of it. What a great reason to read a book. (smiles.) This year’s theme: “Communities thrive @ your library.” Best, Ms. Nancy PS — I’m also happy because it’s still April and that means… it’s still National Poetry Month. And… I applied for (and received) a $1,000 [...]

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GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION FOR THE KENTON LIBRARY Saturday, March 13 10am – 5pm 8226 N. Denver Ave. Portland, OR 97210 503.988.5370 Jazz and coffee: 10 am – noon Enjoy the sounds of guitarist Anson Wright & bassist Tim Gilson in the lounge. Dedication ceremony: 2 pm Speakers include: Director of Libraries Vailey Oehlke, Multnomah County [...]

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Hope you all have a peaceful winter break. best, ms. nancy

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