Blogging about Lego Clubbin and other library program ideas
I heard about impact stories in passing while attending ALA Annual in July 2022. Since then, I feel it can be a game changer to how you not only handle story time, but also marketing, outreach, and just how you see yourself in the library. Think of impact stories as just a positive survey, or... Continue Reading →
I'm back! Really looking forward to blogging again here and there. Took some time off to focus on Newbery, plus there wasn't a whole lot of programming happening over the pandemic. But looking forward to thinking of some new ideas, and passing the savings on to you! In the meantime, I'm reblogging a interview I... Continue Reading →
I've never taken a creative design course, but I've learned one thing from creating years worth of signage for different libraries: no one wants to read your sign. It's probably too small, or too long, or placed in the wrong location, or has a bad font, or bad colors. If it's not eye-catching, you basically... Continue Reading →
When I post on our Facebook page, I try to keep it as engaging as possible. Just putting your information out there isn't enough, since you're competing with so many other businesses and people. Photos and memes are a great way to grab people's attention and ensure that your audience just doesn't scroll past your... Continue Reading →
Don't be like Philip! This was one of the first photo projects that we ever undertook. After seeing a seminar by Ben Bizzle, I really got inspired by trying to branch out with a little bit of "meme marketing"--the idea here being that if you advertise your product in a funny way, you'll engage more... Continue Reading →
The Lego Librarian 