Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Okay...so...

Yeah...I haven't had a lot to talk about lately and that's why I've been a bit lazy in blogging. (Apparently, there are people who do actually read my blog and I've even had some comment that it's been awhile!) Anyways, not only have I been lazy about blogging, I've been lazy about programming this past fall too. But, I'm in the process of planning some super cool stuff for 2011!

Here's what I can tell you so far:

On Wednesday, January 12th at 6:30pm our Big Read Book Club will be meeting for the third time. "What is the Big Read Book Club," you ask? Well, it is a new book club that I introduced here after receiving free materials from the National Endowment of the Arts. The purpose of the Big Read is to promote literacy and reading within communities. And of course, to pick up a really good book! Here's a link for more info: http://www.neabigread.org/ Our selection for January is Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. I know there are several copies available in the system for checkout, and I will also have some available (hopefully) by the middle of December. There are also readers guides that give wonderful insight into the book and the authors, that will be available behind the front desk for those interested. I hope to see some new faces!

For those of you with kids in school, on Monday, January 17th at 2pm, Alicia and I will be giving a demonstration on a super new uber cool program we now offer called Brainfuse. Brainfuse connects students with live tutors via the internet to offer them homework help in a number of subjects. There are also practice tests for various school subjects, as well as the SAT and ACT. It's a really neat-o program that I wish I would have had access to when I was in school (eons ago...). So, for those interested, I will have a sign up sheet at the front desk.

On Saturday, January 22nd at 4pm, I will be hosting a cookie swap. That's right, I said it...cookie swap. Because in all honesty, who needs vegetables?! Everyone will need to bring a copy of their favorite cookie recipe as well as a hearty sample to share. I will be making copies of the recipes that evening for everyone to take home! Sign up is required and is limited to those 18 years and older. Cookies! Cookies! Cookies!

Finally, on Thursday, January 27th at 6:30pm, I will be offering a class on JobNow and other excellent job search databases. JobNow is another extension of Brainfuse, but is specifically for job skills. They offer live one-on-one job coaching, resume help, and interviewing skills. I will also be sharing some wonderful information I received from an online class I took this fall about job searching. If you're struggling to find a job, or need some help tweaking that resume, this is the place to be! I will have a sign-up at the front desk! Don't wait!

Well, that's about it for now. I'm in the process of trying to finalize some more programs for February.

Until my next whine...peace out...