by Macy Conley The most popular dystopian novels are created out of conflict between the government and the people. Reading about the beliefs and regulations of some governments found in YA fiction can be unbelievable. They seem so completely unnatural or fake that we can forget that there are actual governments that are used as …
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Free activities to do with the kids
by Macy Conley Keeping the kids entertained during the summer can be challenging, especially if you are trying to save some money. Doing fun activities with the family shouldn't leave you broke this summer. Here is a list of activities in and around Oklahoma City that are free for the whole family to love. Oklahoma …
Ways Summer Reading can help your Teens
By Macy Conley Teen summer reading is in full swing at the El Reno Carnegie Library! July is coming with fun filled weeks ahead. Even though the Teen Summer Reading Programs is full of fun and exciting activities, the activities can serve other purposes too. For example, the Wednesday crafts activities help promote creativity in a …
YA Books to read based on Hogwarts Classes
by Macy Conley If you are stuck in a reading rut or just love everything to do with Harry Potter (shout out to fellow potter heads), this list can help find books for your TBR list based on your favorite Hogwarts class. All the books mentioned are located in the teen room at the El …
Top 5 Ways to Revive Your Resume
by Macy Conley Applying for your dream job is nerve wracking enough, updating your resume shouldn't be. Below are listed the top 5 ways to bring life to your resume. Include only relevant information. This may seem like a no brainier, but you would be surprised how many resumes include information that doesn't pertain to …
Basic Sewing for Beginners
By Macy Conley You may not think you should learn how to sew, but this basic skill comes in handy in your everyday life. Whether it be fixing a button, a tear in your favorite sweater, or mending a ripped pair of jeans, knowing how to sew can help you save a few extra dollars. …
Worldly Easter Traditions
by Macy Conley All the children know what to look forward to on Easter morning. However, in different parts of the world children and families will be celebrating in different ways. Whether you are looking for new traditions or adding to your own, here are Easter traditions from around the world. Hungary: “Sprinkling/ Whipping” These …
DIY Bookmarks
By Macy Conley Most librarians have found something used as a book mark that wasn't a book mark. Some librarians have found old pictures, money, or pressed flowers hidden between the pages of a book. Other librarians have been unfortunate enough to find items like tin can lids, banana peel, or deli meat. No librarian …
We love our Friends: Roberta Patton
By Macy Conley What jobs and/or volunteer work do you do outside the Friends? I help in the children’s department two mornings a week. How long have you been with the friends? 7 years Where did you grow up? Roswell, NM Where did you go to school? I went to Roswell High School, New Mexico …
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 …
