How is it already March?! One year ago on St. Patrick's Day, our library closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak in our state and community. We have been providing virtual and limited in-person services ever since. Here is what our staff is reading on the anniversary of the pandemic. Books bring such comfort during challenging … Continue reading What We’re Reading: March 2021
What to Read: March Madness (Chapter Book Edition)
Get your head in the game with one of these basketball-inspired chapter books for kids! Just in time for the NCAA March Madness tournament. Free Throw by Jake Maddox Since Derek is the tallest kid on his basketball team, his coach decides to have him play center instead of Jason. Derek thinks this is a … Continue reading What to Read: March Madness (Chapter Book Edition)
What to Read: All About Ireland
Every year on March 17, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated to observe the death of St. Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. St. Patrick's Day has evolved to celebrate all things Irish culture: from the food, drinks, music, and all things green. These books take place in Ireland or are written by Irish authors. … Continue reading What to Read: All About Ireland
What to Read: Women’s History Month 2021
Women's History Month has been celebrated and recognized by the U.S. Congress in some form since 1981. Each March, we honor the contributions women have made to the United States in all fields, from astronomy to literature to medicine. These nonfiction titles pay tribute to individual or groups of women who have broken barriers in … Continue reading What to Read: Women’s History Month 2021
Big Library Read: The Art of Taking It Easy (April 2021)
We’ve all had a certain degree of stress in our lives, especially over the past year dealing with a pandemic. As director, closing the Library for seven months and developing safe practices and alternative ways to serve the public was somewhat stressful, but far less stress than many others were experiencing. Shelby and I heard … Continue reading Big Library Read: The Art of Taking It Easy (April 2021)
What to Read: Read Across America 2021
Read Across America (observed on March 2) is the nation’s largest celebration of reading, highlighting books that students can see themselves reflected in, as well as books that allow readers to see a world or a character that might be different than them. Readers who feel included, recognized, and a part of the world are … Continue reading What to Read: Read Across America 2021
What We’re Reading: January & February 2021
Happy New Year! Check out what our staff read to kick off 2021. Don't forget to pick up a Reading Log bookmark for the 2021 Adult Winter Reading Challenge, and join the 2021 Reading Challenge! This book would work for the 2021 Reading Challenge prompt: Read an author's debut novel published in 2021. The Prophets … Continue reading What We’re Reading: January & February 2021
What to Read: 100 Things to Do in Omaha
It's been one whole year since the Agnes Robinson Waterloo Public Library's last "100 Things to Do in Omaha" excursion. Pre-pandemic, our librarian and a group of patrons would take one field trip each month to a special place in the Omaha metro area, from El Museo Latino to the General Crook House to Boys … Continue reading What to Read: 100 Things to Do in Omaha
What to Read: Black History Month (Picture Book Edition)
Black History Month is celebrated every February, and recognizes the achievements and history of African Americans in the United States. This celebration honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to African Americans living in the United States today. … Continue reading What to Read: Black History Month (Picture Book Edition)
Director’s 2020 Year in Review
We started out 2021 with a plan already in place, guidelines to go by, and a little experience under our belts. Last year at this time, it was business as usual, not knowing we were a couple of weeks away from a pandemic that would change everything for the Library, the country and the world. … Continue reading Director’s 2020 Year in Review
