Tag Archives: Maine libraries

Deja Vu, All Over Again, Or I Loves Me A Good’un

Posted on June 6, 2022 by John Clark

John Clark talking about two seemingly disparate activities I really like. It began back in the 1980s when I discovered how addicting and fun computer role playing games (RPGs) were. The Ultima series, Might and Magic games, Eye Of The … Continue reading →

Tagged book sales, Computer RPGs, Hartland Public Library, John R. Clark, Maine libraries, Paperbackswap | 1 Comment

Who Loves Ya Baby?

Posted on April 5, 2022 by John Clark

John Clark with his retired librarian hat on today. The following comment was posted on the Maine library listserv a week back in response to a job posting for a part-time masters level library position. I share it as a … Continue reading →

Tagged book groups, book sales, Business science and technology, Craft kits, John R. Clark, Maine libraries, Maine library system, National Library Week, online resources, Reference resources, Waterville Public Library, Zoom | 7 Comments

The Best Destination

Posted on August 29, 2017 by bereksennebec

John Clark with a shorter than usual (for me) post. I don’t have a lot of hobbies. Golf, skiing, water craft and snowmobiling don’t interest me. Gardening does, but doesn’t cost much, sweepstaking tends to pay for itself, so I … Continue reading →

Tagged Addictions, Donations, John Clark, Maine libraries, Nocturnal animal photos, paperbackswap.com, Young Adult Fiction | 7 Comments

Maya’s Heritage

Posted on January 26, 2017 by bereksennebec

John Clark celebrating the publication of a really good young adult urban fantasy by my friend Laurie Graves. She’s guest blogged here a few times and many may remember her and husband Clif as the creators and publishers of Wolf … Continue reading →

Tagged Clif Graves, Franco-Americans, Hinterlands Press, John Clark, Laurie Graves, Maine authors, Maine libraries, self-publishing, Urban fantasy, Wolf Moon Journal, Young adult fantasy | 8 Comments

Behind the Library Curtain

Posted on April 14, 2016 by bereksennebec

John Clark helping celebrate National Library week with some behind the scenes stuff from the Maine Library listserv Melibs-l which has over 1200 members from all over the country. It’s where we discuss vexing issues, tap the collective wisdom to … Continue reading →

Tagged flash drives, Hackerspaces, Maine libraries, Makerspaces, National Library Week, Summer Nutrition Programs, Tamara Wight, Technology | 2 Comments

Support Your Local Library

Posted on April 13, 2015 by mainecrimewriters

In honor of National Library Week, here’s a post we did as a group way back when MCW was young. The sentiment still holds–writers love libraries. We love our local libraries, we love the libraries we visit, and we love … Continue reading →

Tagged Al Lamanda, Ann Collette, Barbara Kelly, Barbara Ross, Brooklin Maine, Camden Public Library, Chris Holm, Eastport Maine, Friendship Memorial Library, Gayle Lynds, Gerry Boyle, Group Post, Hartland Library, James Hayman, John Clark, Julia Spencer-Fleming, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kate Flora, Kathy Lynn Emerson, Lea Wait, Maine Crime Wave, Maine Crime Writers, Maine libraries, Paul Doiron, Peavey Library, Portland Public Library, Salmon Falls Library, Sarah Graves, Skidompha Library, The Mystery of Hilliard's Castle, Vose Library, Wilton Free Public Library, Winslow Public Library, Wiscasset Library | 21 Comments

The Prankster’s Favorite Day and Thoughts on Writing Comfortably

Posted on April 1, 2015 by bereksennebec

There’s nothing better than a really well timed ‘Gotcha.’ While I’ve played my share of April Fools jokes, the best ones have come in my library career. It started with an after Halloween sale when I worked at the old … Continue reading →

Tagged april fools, Depression, John Clark, Machias, Maine libraries, Writing styles | 3 Comments

Is Millinocket Memorial Library the Canary in the Coal Mine?

Posted on March 2, 2015 by bereksennebec

John Clark here, sharing a recent experience as well as some other scary possibilities facing the Maine library community. I was invited to be part of a brainstorming panel that met in the Millinocket town hall and discussed ideas and … Continue reading →

Posted in John Clark | Tagged Governor Le Page, Hartland, Maine libraries, Millinocket, Mount Vernon, Public library funding, Revenue sharing, Wayne | 10 Comments

So, What exactly is Value, Good Sir?

Posted on February 2, 2015 by bereksennebec

Kate and I were talking about some of the ways I’ve taken a small rural library in a town that’s closer to hardscrabble than most and made it busy and well-respected throughout the state. “You should write more about that … Continue reading →

Tagged Amazon sales, Donations, Hartland Public Library, John R. Clark, Maine libraries, Role playing games | 13 Comments

People behind the curtain in the Maine Library Community

Posted on April 28, 2014 by bereksennebec

One of the best aspects of the Maine Library community is the willingness of people who have unique skills to step up and push the library world forward. I’ve had the distinct pleasure of knowing and working with several … Continue reading →