So since I’ve been working at the library, I’ve had more than a handful of students tell me that they didn’t know there was a second floor to the library. I spend the majority of my time on the second floor, particularly in the “juvie section” (although other books that are available include teaching/education, music,… Read more »
Month: April 2010
Post-Mortem on a Murder
For those who couldn’t join us, the Friends of the Library Murder Mystery unfolded on Saturday, entangling all in a web of deceit and murder. Set in 1923, the library’s supporters had gathered to celebrate the acquisition of a priceless manuscript. But on the eve of his greatest professional triumph, archivist Archie Vist fell prey… Read more »
What should I do with my life?!?
When I was 15 years old (eons ago!) I got a job shelving books at the local public library. Monday through Thursday I would walk 20 minutes to the library after school, eat the snack my mom packed, shelve books from 4-6 pm, walk home for dinner, then do homework from 7:30-9 pm. On Saturdays… Read more »
A Murder Mystery in the Library!
Sherlock Poems here, detective extraordinaire. Perhaps you’ve heard of me? Regardless, you’ve no doubt heard that the IU East Friends of the Library, Drama Club, and Humanities Club are hosting a murder mystery luncheon on Saturday, April 17th. A murder has been committed in the library, and only my refined intellect is up to the… Read more »