I’m a children’s librarian at the Darien Library in CT. My days generally involve picking books for storytimes, sweeping up spilt glitter, uniting kids with great books, giving the evil eye to rude grown-ups, learning silly new fingerplays, reading, booktalking, cleaning up more glitter, weeding crusty old books, adding shiny new books, reading, making book lists, planning programs, doing class visits, trying to get that stuff (what is it? glitter glue??) off the chairs, pointing the way to the bathroom, and trying to fight off the encroaching crazy with good humor and deep-breathing.
What a lovely post!…. Smile..
You were such a cute little girl who explored everything! That’s why your a great adult who know’s exactly what a kid is looking for!!!:)
I would love to correspond with you regarding your thoughts on Children’s Libraries and the future!
About me: I am an anamoly – a grown man who wants to become a children’s librarian (hence the grad school address, I’m working on my MLIS).
I grew up in a small Wisconsin (university) city, with 2 teachers as parents. Books were one of the greatest gifts we received. A trip to the big bookstore in Minneapolis/St. Paul was heaven!
I once managed the Victoria Station at exit 6 on the Post Road in Darien!
I believe the future of Children’s Libraries is not just technology, but human interaction, creativity and a safe, nurturing environment where kids can learn to truly love to read.
I am writing a paper on the future of Children’s Libraries – and no, I am not just a part of the ivory tower without my feet in the real world, I am a bookseller, truck farmer and grad student. I am well aware of budget cuts and having to improvise. I also know that librarians and teachers spend more than anyone knows on “their kids”. I also spent a lot on my “Mr. Kent’s Storytime” kids!
Anyone interested in contributing their thoughts on the future may write to me!
Love your blog, sorry I got carried away!