The Caffeinated Librarian

First, coffee.

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‪"The Party told you to reject all evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command."‬ ‪ -George Orwell, 1984‬

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2016 has been brutal.

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Bingo Bulletin Board! #leadfromthelibrary #highschoollibrary #whippurs (at Hampshire High School (Illinois))

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Hampshire High School is #thankful 😍 #whippurs #leadfromthelibrary #highschoollibrary (at Hampshire High School (Illinois))

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Library Displays: An Awesome Resource

Library Displays: An Awesome Resource

Library displays are the best way for our kids to discover new books.  The books on the shelves are for the kids who already know what they want.  We should never assume that our kids can figure it out on their own- even if they don’t want our help.  Ever notice how fast you have to refill the display books? There’s an excellent reason for that. I love this Padlet, made by Jennifer LaGarde…

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Wreaths Change the Entire Look of My House: A Lesson for Our Libraries

Wreaths Change the Entire Look of My House: A Lesson for Our Libraries

I am blown away by how much of an impact a wreath can make. Over the weekend, I taught myself how to make Deco Mesh Wreaths.  I first saw them at a craft fair, and loved the look.  I didn’t love the kitschy embellishments that most crafters seem to add.  For instance, a Halloween wreath with a big hat in the middle and witch legs dangling from it.  I want to class up my front door, and I just…

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My #funkopop collection in my office always makes me smile- especially when my husband adds to it! #batgirl #batgirlwasalibrarian #highschoollibrarian (at Hampshire High School (Illinois))

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One more pic of my amazing #bookiemoji nails! #booknerd #booknails #schoollibrarian #bookish @lusciousnails

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Another pic of my awesome #bookiemoji nails! @lusciousnails #booknerd #booknerd #schoollibrarian #booknails #bookish

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I LOVE my #bookiemoji nails!!! Lots of respect and props to Krystina at @lusciousnails - amazing work!!! #schoollibrarian #booknerd #booknails

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A Great Way to Get Kids Thinking about Plagiarism

A Great Way to Get Kids Thinking about Plagiarism

Oh Hi Becky Farmville Tweet Goes Viral – Business Insider Here’s What Happens When Your Joke Goes Massively Viral On Twitter Caroline Moss Jul. 15, 2014, 10:57 AM 798,639 40 via Oh Hi Becky Farmville Tweet Goes Viral – Business Insider Man, I wish Scott hadn’t used the F word in his original tweet.  However, I think that we can still use this as a really relevant case study on plagiarism (with a…

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Textbook return is in full swing! #dundeecrown #dcchargers #highschoollibrary #librariesofinstagram #lastdaysofschool (at Dundee-Crown High School)

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I think I need another bookcase... 🤓😍☺️ #bea16 #ireadya #bookstagram

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@sarashepardbooks at #bea16 !!! Last author of this awesome two day marathon. I am beat. Time to sit in traffic for two hours and then veg. 😴 With a good book and a cup of coffee, of course! 🤓 (at McCormick Place)

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There are like 8000 people working behind the counter at Starbucks here. Thank goodness. ☺️ #bea16 #afternooncaffeinefix (at McCormick Place)

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Veronica Roth is so sweet. I didn't realize that she was from Barrington! #bea16 #highschoollibrary (at McCormick Place)

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Jamie Lee Curtis. So cool. I totally fangirled. #bea16 #highschoollibrary (at McCormick Place)