Kathy Larson, the children’s librarian at the G. E. Bleskacek Public Library in Bloomer, has a new blog! So far, it’s only 2 posts long, but it looks like it is going to be a good one. Find out about the parallels and differences between being a childcare provider and a children’s librarian, learn about some great new display ideas, and meet one of our newer, talented colleagues at From the Short Stacks.
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| Cool moustachioed display idea–look to the blog for more explanation! |
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