Whoot! Whoot! My 23 things are done. By doing these "challenges" I learned many things. There are so many things that you can do with technology it is just amazing. Some things were new, something were old. I did learn that I can be more in touch with media than I was in the past.

 I used wordle to create birthday invitations for my Daughter who at age 8 still thinks her mother is cool...most of the time. Searched Pinterest for all sorts of things from books I should read, crafts to make, meals that are great for a busy family and much more. Pinterest and I are having a love affair, I love, love, love it. Twitter and I do not share the same feelings, although I see why some people Tweet all the time, maybe it's something that will grow on me.

 I feel good about all the things that I explored during this challenge. Now I can tweet, blog, pin whenever I want.

 Congrats to all those who finished their media journey.

Here is something I just had to add...not all things turn out ....even when you find them on Pinterest. Too Funny.

Week 9 -Apps .This week was old news to me,as soon as the Public library made overdrive available I jumped on the bus. Installing overdrive is easy, the hardest thing is figuring out what devices are compatible. Once this is downloaded and installed you are able to login with your Library card to the vision catalogue and go wild. If you have ordered anything online you will be able to navigate this website with ease. What to chose sometimes can be hard,(because there are so many good ones) you may also have to place a hold on an item if it is not available the first time around. Biblio NB is great, you can follow people with the same interest in books and maybe find your self reading something you might not have normally read. There is even a bookshelf to keep track of the books you already have read. Very easy and Fun to use.

Scoop it. Well there are lots of things to scoop, ice cream, snow and more snow.Information was not on my list until I discovered "Scoop it". What an great way to share interesting things. Very easy to navigate, you can find material on almost everything. If you haven't tried "Scoop it" you should. 

 

The importance of Libraries goes far beyond just lending books. We provide space, leardership, and opportunities for all. With internet access libraries are helping to provide patrons with much needed information. Libraries are about making our communities educated in many different ways.

This Wednesday is Pink Shirt Day so dig through you closet and dresser drawers. Wear pink in support of a cause that has touched everyone's lives. Help raise awareness in your community, school and workplace. Think Pink!

Travis Price continues to push his peaceful pink message.
Price, 24, has been campaigning against bullying for seven years now dating back to when he and fellow classmate, David Shepherd, organized a protest in support of a Grade 9 student at their Nova Scotia high school in 2007.

The boy was targeted by students and bullied because he was wearing a pink polo shirt to school. Price and Shepherd heard about the attack and bought 75 pink tank tops at a thrift store and told classmates they were going to hand them out the next day. Word of the plan spread quickly and hundreds of fellow students showed up wearing pink the next day, some head to toe.

That action was the first Pink Shirt Day. Today, millions around the world participate each year in pink days to stand up and speak out against bullying in schools, workplaces and communities.

 Information from The Guardian- Jim Day

www.pinkshirtday.ca

Pinterest, what did I do before you. Love, Love, Love.

Wordle easy-peasy! Oh the possiblities.......

 

 

Well that was fun!

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If you haven't setup an account in the Vision catalogue http://bibliocommons.com it is very easy, share your comments and follow other readers with similar interest. You never know you might just find a book you haven't read yet. Happy Reading

Twitter. I am signed up and ready to go. Following Cindy Day and the weather for tomorrow. My kids are really hoping for a storm day, pyjamas inside out and ice cubes in the toilet. Kids are funny.

Hackmatack

Thursday, 16 January 2014

Hackmatack

This year our Library has once again partner with the local elementary school, this allows us to have a larger number of participates in the Hackmatack program. The students have dug right in and have been reading for a few months. We are very fortunate to be able to run a English and French group. The students are encouraged to read and share their likes and dislikes about the titles.

During the month of December we got into the spirit of giving, put our thinking hats on and decided to make fruit baskets. Students were each assigned an item to bring to the next meeting. With these items the children were able to make 10 baskets which they donated to local seniors.

Our latest challenge is related to the book Mimi's Village: And How Basic Heath Care Transformed it by Katie Smith Milway. The students have decided to have a penny/nickel drive over the next month. The hope is that with the money raised they will be able to purchase items from the World Vision website http://www.worldvision.ca/ in order to help villages that are in need. I will keep you posted on their progress, you never know how many people their pennies will help. Very proud of my group.

This is my very first Blog. I have worked for NBPLS for 6 years, I love my job especially working with children and young adults. Through this process, I hope to share some of my ideas for creating a fun filled experience every time patrons enter the Library.