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DIY Book Decorations

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Katy Emerson — No Comments ↓

The holidays are coming! Deck your halls with some fun DIY decorations made from old books!

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Weekend Fun: Veterans Day 5K, Missouri Contemporary Ballet, Weavers and Spinners’ Guild Holiday Exhibition and Sale

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Katy Emerson — No Comments ↓

There are lots of fun things happening this weekend, including the Annual Veterans Day Honor Walk and 5K, a performance by the Missouri Contemporary Ballet, and the Annual Columbia Weavers and Spinners’ Guild Holiday Exhibition and Sale!

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Do You Want to Live Like Jane Austen?

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Katy Emerson — No Comments ↓

Do you want to live like Jane Austen? You can! There is a lady in Vermont who hosts Jane Austen weekends at her home. Guests dress up and partake in activities from Austen’s novels, including sewing, dancing, and writing with a quill pen! What a fun way to meet fellow Jane Austen fans! 🙂 More information here.

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Weekend Fun: The Wiz, Ralph Vaughn Williams, Race to the Ag Park 5K

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Katy Emerson — No Comments ↓

There are lots of fun things happening this weekend, including performances of The Wiz, an Evening with Ralph Vaughn Williams, and the Race to the Ag Park 5K!

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BOOK IT! Turns 35

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Katy Emerson — No Comments ↓

Who remembers Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT! program? It is turning 35 this year. It is the best! Kids meet their reading goals and get a free personal pizza! I wish a similar program existed for adults. Ha! 🙂

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Bag of Snakes in a Library

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Katy Emerson — No Comments ↓

Would you bring a bag of snakes into a library? It happened in North Carolina at the Madison County Public Library. The patron gathered up his snakes and left the library when asked, and the library revised its policy about animals in its building.

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The Death Positive Movement and Anthropodermic Books

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Katy Emerson — No Comments ↓

Do you know what anthropodermic book are bound with? Read this interesting interview with a medical librarian at USC to find out. She also discusses her role in the death positive movement. Here is a great list of death positive books from Goodreads.

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Weekend Fun: Quizney Trivia Night, Goat Yoga, MizzouThon’s Miles For Miracles

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Katy Emerson — No Comments ↓

There are lots of fun things happening this weekend, including Quizney Trivia Night, Goat Yoga Experience, and the MizzouThon’s Miles for Miracles!

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Literary Recipes!

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Katy Emerson — No Comments ↓

The holidays are coming! Find a festive holiday dessert here inspired by some beloved books. 🙂

If you prefer something stronger, there are also lots of fun cocktails from some classic stories. Cheers!

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Library Director Fundraising by Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Katy Emerson — No Comments ↓

The director of a small public library in Maine plans to hike the Appalachian Trail next year in an effort to raise funds for her library’s operating expenses. Check out her story here. It will be interesting to see how successful she is!

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