Tag Archives: National Library Week

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 →

Posted in John Clark | 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

So You’re Doing a Library Event?

Posted on April 9, 2018 by mainecrimewriters

Kate Flora: A few years ago, we offered an updated version here in honor of National Library Week. Following on our post yesterday, with pictures of some of us at library events, those suggestions appears below. It’s a happy part of … Continue reading →

Posted in Kate's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged Death and Chocolate, library events, Maine Crime Writers, National Library Week, Soup and Suspense, Strategies for building an audience | 6 Comments

Crime Writers in the Library

Posted on April 8, 2018 by mainecrimewriters

Today, to celebrate National Library Week, Maine crime writers are sharing photos of ourselves in libraries all over the state. Proof, we hope, of what we often say: That as writers, we LOVE Maine libraries and are grateful for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Group Post, Uncategorized | Tagged Kennebunkport Library, National Library Week, Vote Library | 1 Comment

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

Wherever You Hang Your Hat

Posted on April 13, 2016 by mainecrimewriters

Katherine Hall Page: We’re closing in on Patriot’s Day, celebrated only in Maine and Massachusetts. Wisconsin has one that is a school holiday, but we know that’s not the real deal. The holiday is relatively recent. Maine replaced something called “Fast … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Blog | Tagged An Ode to Libraries, Faith Fairchild, Katherine Hall Page, National Library Week, Patriot's Day, Savannah, Sophie Maxwell, The Body in the Wardrobe | 1 Comment

Weekend Update: April 9-10, 2016

Posted on April 9, 2016 by kaitlynkathy

Next week at Maine Crime Writers there will be posts by Maureen Milliken (Monday), Kate Flora (Tuesday), Katherine Hall Page (Wednesday), a guest librarian (Thursday), and John Clark (Friday). We are celebrating National Library Week this week. Authors love libraries, … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Updates | Tagged Janet Morgan, John Clark, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kate Flora, Katherine Hall Page, Kathy Lynn Emerson, libraries, Lithgow Library, Maureen Milliken, National Library Week, Pittsfield Public Library, Roger Guay, tote bag drawing | 2 Comments

Writers–Did You Know Your Library Can Do All This?

Posted on April 16, 2015 by mainecrimewriters

Our guest blogger today, in honor of National Library Week, is—you guessed it—a librarian! To all the writers out there: I wanted to remind you of a few of the wonderful resources that libraries offer and most are free. Local … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Blog | Tagged Lisa Joyce, National Library Week, Portland Public Library, South Portland Library | 28 Comments

Weekend Update: March 28-29, 2015

Posted on March 28, 2015 by kaitlynkathy

Next week at Maine Crime Writers there will be posts by Vicki Doudera (Monday), special guest Karla Whitney (Tuesday), John Clark (Wednesday), Sarah Graves (Thursday), and on Friday the mini-blog tour of this year’s Agatha Award short story finalists (Kathy … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Updates | Tagged Barbara Ross, Brown Bag Lecture Series, Chats with Champions, Dorothy Cannell, Kate Flora, Lea Wait, Maine Crime Wave, Maine Crime Writers news, National Library Week, Portland Public Library, Skidompha Library, Two Minutes in the Slammer | 2 Comments

Soup and Suspense? Death and Dessert? Tips for Successful Library Events

Posted on April 18, 2013 by mainecrimewriters

Kate Flora: Last year, I jokingly said that it was my goal to visit every library in Maine. I failed, but that just means there are many more libraries to discover and librarians to meet. It’s a happy part of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Barbara Ross, Death and Chocolate, Death and Dessert, Death of an Ambitious Woman, Group Post, John Clark, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kathy Lynn Emerson, Lea Wait, Level Best Books, Lithgow Library, Maine Crime Writers, Mystery month, National Library Week, Soup and Suspense, successful library events, Vose Library | 2 Comments

Linda Lord Joins Us As Part of National Library Week

Posted on April 17, 2013 by mainecrimewriters

Everyone has his or her own story about entering the world of professional librarians. Mine is simple. I started teaching high school Social Studies the week I turned 22. I loved the energy and excitement of working with teenagers, but … Continue reading →