Teen Central
Posted by JAMIE SWENSON on February 8, 2012 - 8:01 p.m.
If you haven’t been to the library lately (or if you haven’t been a teen lately), you might not be aware of how amazing the teen area at the library ...
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A Lion in the Library
Posted by JAMIE SWENSON on January 26, 2012 - 6:03 p.m.
On Saturday, January 28th the Children’s Department will kick off our 2012 winter/spring Family Fun Events by celebrating Lunar New Year - and let me tell you - this is ...
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Learning Through Play
Posted by JAMIE SWENSON on January 13, 2012 - 10:01 a.m.
Most adults (at least those of us who were once children) know the value of play to a child’s development. Those of us who were fortunate enough to never quite ...
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Banned Words from 2011
Posted by JAMIE SWENSON on January 4, 2012 - 9:35 a.m.
Each year Lake Superior State University in Michigan creates a list of words they would like banned for the coming year. Here’s their list for words from 2011 to be ...
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How on Earth Does this Book Work?
Posted by JAMIE SWENSON on December 28, 2011 - 1:19 p.m.
If anyone in your family received an e-reader of any type this year -- you may very well be asking this very question. I, for one, spent a fair amount ...
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My Favorite Christmas Books
Posted by JAMIE SWENSON on December 6, 2011 - 5:30 p.m.
The other day I saw a great idea - a book a day Advent Calendar. Basically, wrap up twenty-five of your favorite Christmas stories, unwrap one each night and read ...
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Meet the Authors
Posted by JAMIE SWENSON on November 17, 2011 - 9:34 a.m.
When I was growing up, I was lucky to know one real-live, local, published author – Kathy Kennedy Tapp. Kathy worked at the Janesville Public Library and I thought she ...
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Top Costumes 2011
Posted by JAMIE SWENSON on November 1, 2011 - 9:41 a.m.
We had a record number of trick-or-treaters last night --- between 60-75, I would say … I never know exactly because I suspect some of the candy doesn’t make it ...
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Check this out!
Posted by JAMIE SWENSON on October 27, 2011 - 11:36 a.m.
Check this out: Hedberg is Awesome Council Member Voskuil – I think you’re awesome too! And what an AWESOME cameo by our very own Director Extraordinaire – Bryan ...
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Horror! in time for Halloween
Posted by JAMIE SWENSON on October 26, 2011 - 9:55 a.m.
My friend Grant McNall asked me to do a blog on scary/supernatural/creepy books … so here it is. I love the horror genre - and I’m currently writing a supernatural ...
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I Hear You, Mr. Knox
Posted by JAMIE SWENSON on October 24, 2011 - 9:55 a.m.
Steve Knox has hit on a topic in his blog that is near and dear to my heart as of late … technology and our constant need to be connected. ...
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Death Gets a Red Card
Posted by JAMIE SWENSON on October 19, 2011 - 7:58 p.m.
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to take part in a mystery night fundraiser at the library – it was a BLAST! (Plus, I was innocent!) Now, teens ...
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OUCH! That Stings!
Posted by JAMIE SWENSON on October 17, 2011 - 12:10 p.m.
Last week I posted the National Book Award Nominees ... shortly after I posted the list, the children's publishing world was buzzing about an awful (embarrassing) mistake made by the ...
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Favorite Halloween Costumes
Posted by JAMIE SWENSON on October 13, 2011 - 8:47 a.m.
I can’t help it - yes I know - I’m well past the trick-or-treating demographic (heck, so are my kids) -- but I LOVE dressing up for Halloween. Always have. ...
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National Book Award Nominees Announced
Posted by JAMIE SWENSON on October 12, 2011 - 12:42 p.m.
Looking for some good reads as our brilliant autumn weather inches ever closer to those cold (dare I say it?) WINTER days? The National Book Award nominees were announced this ...
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Friends of HPL Used Book Sale
Posted by JAMIE SWENSON on September 16, 2011 - 9:58 a.m.
Just an FYI: If you're looking for some great used books (cheap) come to the Friends of HPL used book sale. Here's the info: Tomorrow - Saturday, Sept. 17th from ...
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Murder Most Foul
Posted by JAMIE SWENSON on September 15, 2011 - 2:51 p.m.
 I’m Innocent! Okay, I might not be innocent. I might even be a murderer – but I honestly don’t know. Guess I’ll have to wait and find out with ...
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Get Your Library Card Online
Posted by JAMIE SWENSON on September 14, 2011 - 8:59 a.m.
Here’s some interesting library related news for you -- *Library Now Offers Online Registration for Library Cards* Janesville – September is National Library Card Sign-up Month – and Hedberg Public ...
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Check Out Hedberg Programs
Posted by JAMIE SWENSON on September 8, 2011 - 9:07 p.m.
There are a ton of activities going on at the Hedberg Public Library -
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Requesting a Favor …
Posted by JAMIE SWENSON on August 22, 2011 - 5:32 p.m.
Hello again … it’s me. I know, I know, I never blog - and then when I do, I’m asking a favor of you. Sorry. Mea culpa. And what’s worse ...
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