I got an email with a link to Librarian’s Helper today. It’s a short list of titles written by black authors. I’ve already found some interesting sounding chick lit that I’m going to try out like this one:
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I decided to treat myself to an MP3 player last month, mainly because the Iowa City Public Library now has e-audio books available for download. I haven’t actually used my player for that, but I have put quite a bit of music on. I wear it around my neck, and it really helps make the [...]
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I now have 3 books on knitting for dogs, and I think this one is my favorite. The book title is a little bit deceptive–the book contains patterns for ponchos, sweaters, toys, a pillow, and even a saddlebag pattern. I am making the saddlebag pattern right now out of Noro Kureyon yarn for Sissy–I just have [...]
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This book caught my eye in the knitting section at Barnes & Noble–maybe because of the pink cover. If you are running out of people to knit for, or you just want to read about the history of some charitable knitting projects–this is the book for you. I plan to share it with some retired [...]
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Extensive list of library related conferences, compiled by Marian Dworaczek http://library2.usask.ca/~dworacze/CONF.HTM
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