By Sheila Barnard What is better than coming to the library? Coming to a library with a friend! The love of reading isn't the only thing friends can share at the library. We talked to different friends who have come to the library together to see what they enjoy about coming to the library with …
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Things to do with a Friend at the Library
By Macy Conley Reading can be viewed as a secluded activity, but that doesn’t mean going to the library has to be. We have several ways bringing a friend to the library can be fun! Join a book club! There are a range of book clubs for you and your friend. We have …
History of the Friends of the El Reno Carnegie Library
By Alicia Ballard A “Friends of the Library Group” is a collection of people that support the library through fundraisers, book sales, programs, etc. Typically the group's mission is to assist their local library, usually with fundraising and volunteering. The Friends of the Library are an essential part of any Library, be it a chain …
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Underrated YA Books I Love
By Macy Conley Being well versed in popular YA (Young Adult) literature is an important aspect of my job. I follow bookstagrams and receive emails from different groups just so I can stay up to date with all the popular YA books out there. Even though I scour the internet for the perfect books for …
Who is Dewey? And how do I get his number?
By Peggy Kindiger According to Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), Melvil Dewey was an American librarian and educator in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He revolutionized the way libraries catalog and arrange books by devising a system to categorize different subjects. This earned him the title, “Father of Modern Librarianship”. The Dewey Decimal …
Getting to know our Children’s Librarian: Tia Garrett
By Alicia Ballard Name: Tia Garrett Job Title: Children’s Librarian How long have you worked at the Library? 14 Years. Long before I was paid to work at the Library, I was involved with the Library through the Library Enrichments Arts Program as a director, board member, and grant writer. I also served of the …
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