As a kid camping in Arizona, it was a tradition while nestled in our sleeping bags, to tell scary stories. A friend informed me of a similar phenomenon in Norway, which occurs during their extended Easter vacation (it begins the Wednesday before Easter) and pertains to adults. Apparently, it is not uncommon for Norwegians to stock up on mysteries…
Love Letter to My Library: Mely Bohlman
The Loop is complete! To celebrate, we're happy to share this Love Letter from Mely Bohlman, a dedicated Pima County Public Library Bookbike rider.
Spellbinding Fantasy 🧙
Uprooted by Naomi Novik is one of those standalone fantasy stories you wish there was more of. Young Agnieszka lives in a village near an evil Wood that only exists to spread its dark corruption and send monsters out into the world. A wizard named the Dragon protects the valley from the Wood, but in…
R. L. Stine to Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford: A Journey of Bookmark Signings
Over the last several years collecting bookmarks signed by authors and illustrators whom I have met at the Tucson Festival of books has become my passion. I also have had the privilege to moderate author panels, which offers me many opportunities to add to my collection. This year I snagged more than 30 signatures! My…
Gardening Q & A With a Local: Meet Caitlin
When did you first discover your green thumb? I was never really a plant person growing up— they kind of bored me. When I worked at Santa Rosa Library I helped take care of the vegetable garden and I’d water it a few times a week with kids who used the library every day. Watching their…
Until I found poetry…
Growing up, reading never interested me. Until I found poetry, which saved my life.
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