Do What Makes You Happy

I really enjoy thinking of teen programs or events to do. And if the program or whatever I’m working on is a success, even better. It is always nice to hear good things from upper management. Yesterday, the library director where I work, whom I never really see because she works at a different building, came by my desk. She said that she liked what I was doing for Banned Books Week and my display. Can I just say that that made me feel like I am doing good, and that my ideas are good. I feel good! I will do more of what makes me happy.

Blind Date with a Banned Book

This week is Banned Books Week! Why not go on a blind date with a “bad” book?  This year’s theme pays attention to teen books that have been banned in the past, but now we have the freedom to read. I actually started the display a little too early and I ran out of banned teen titles to display because the teens were checking them out faster than I was putting them on display. This is a good problem though.

Here is the display that I did for the Teen Zone at 2 branches. See the CAUTION yellow tape? That is what I wrapped the teen books in. I also included a review sheet that is wrapped around the middle; asking for their review of the book. If they write a review and submit it, they get a chance to win a prize. My coworker also helped wrap up books for her branch, and I think the banned books look awesome!