Something I did (at work): It is SRP so we are doing ALL THE THINGS. But a few highlights --
- we moved out (mostly) from our programming location and are now all working again from one library (YAY)!
- we finished (mostly) the shelving install so our books aren't all crammed together anymore!
- we had SRP Kickoff at the park! I haven't counted recently, but my best guess at this point is we've registered at least 500 kids from at least 30 different schools in our area.
- my weekday morning storytime has doubled in size for the summer
- I started a book club for Kinder-2nd grade and it's the most precious, life-giving program I'm doing
- I started a baby playtime that seriously gives book club a run for its money in the cuteness department. last week SIXTEEN kids came and we had a blast.
- we're trying a Saturday storytime for the first time and it doubled in size from the first week to the second!
This is just scratching the surface. It's been a lot and it's been exhausting and we still have six more weeks left to go. We are busy basically all of the time. But the new spaces are beautiful and we are so glad that people in the community love the library as much as we do!
Something I watched/listened to: Okay I know I am late to the party but Killing Eve is SO good, y'all. I got Season 1 from the library and watched it all in two days. And then I put it on hold for my mom so I could watch it again with her! You've probably picked up on a theme here but I really like shows with strong female leads, some dark and twisty humor, and crime. Killing Eve obviously ticks all the boxes, plus phenomenal acting, cool cinematography, and fantastic soundtracks in each episode. I'm so looking forward to getting my hands on Season 2!
Something I read: For as exhausting as work has been I've actually done a lot of reading and listening to audiobooks. I knocked out the first two Harry Potters (Jim Dale is just a wonderful reader) and just finished listening to Night by Elie Wiesel which was honestly one of the most horrific and moving stories I've ever encountered. And though I'm telling my patrons every day that listening to audiobooks is real reading!! and please track the time you listen on your reading logs!! because all reading counts!! for anyone concerned about the technicality of what I actually "read," I enjoyed Disobedience by Naomi Alderman. I don't think I've ever read a book about an Orthodox Jewish community before, so that in and of itself was new and interesting. Additionally, I kind of loved the narrative style and the emphasis on storytelling through the inclusion of traditional Jewish passages/stories at the beginning of chapters.
Something I cooked: I ate a lot of food that other people cooked or bought or left at work, because what are coworkers for if not for feeding you at desperate times?! But also, I did make a breakfast casserole. I got the recipe from a friend at church when I was at The Abbey and have been making it on the reg since then, actually! It's basically grits, cornbread mix, eggs, sausage, and cheese -- and on top of being easy to make, it's also easy to pack into containers and tastes just as delicious reheated as it does straight from the oven. Win-Win-Win!
Something I did (at home): I bought Ramsay a pool and she loves it!! And I love that she loves it!! So if anyone wants to see a video (or six) of her swimming in a kiddie pool just let me know and I'll hook you up!!!
until next month!
