Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Daily Thoughts 04/16/2014

James Sant, The Fairytale, between 1845 and 1870


Daily Thoughts 04/16/2014

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook this morning.  I am off for the next several days.

I started reading Raising Steam this morning by Terry Pratchett. It is humorous fantasy.  Its a nice break from serious reading.

Mount Vernon Public Library Will Face Its First Public Vote
http://mountvernon.dailyvoice.com/news/mount-vernon-library-budget-will-face-its-first-vote-public

I took a break from reading and watched two films today, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty starring Ben Stiller, and the new Superman movie, Superman Man of Steel.  The Superman movie was better than I expected.

Web Bits

Our Library Ecosystem is Under Attack by Barbara K. Stripling
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/barbara-k-stripling/our-library-ecosystem-is-_b_5159932.html?utm_hp_ref=tw 

Why Are Libraries Essential | Libraries Are Essential
http://www.librariesareessential.com/why-are-libraries-essential/#

Library Lifeline The Ideas Box From Libraries Without Borders: Editorial
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2014/04/opinion/editorial/library-lifeline-the-ideas-box-from-libraries-without-borders-editorial/ 

Do Library's Matter in Paul Ryan's World/Advocates Corner
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2014/04/opinion/advocates-corner/do-libraries-matter-in-paul-ryans-world-advocates-corner/

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