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Video Games Weekly: Shovel Knight
I’ve been playing a lot of side-scrolling platform games in 2016, but I think this will be the last one for a while! I will say that this one is by far the BEST side scrolling game that I’ve encountered in 2016, and probably one of my top five overall! Background: Shovel Knight came out […]
MakerSpace: 3D Pens, Reviews and Tips and Tricks
Many on our staff at The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County were clamoring for a 3D Printer when we were discussing creating our MakerSpace, but we were worried about cost and space. And I personally was worried about the learning curve: I know nothing – and I mean nothing – about 3D […]
Book Review: Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older, by teen reviewer Lexi
Summary Cassandra Clare meets Caribbean legend in SHADOWSHAPER, an action-packed urban fantasy from a bold new talent. Sierra Santiago was looking forward to a fun summer of making art, hanging out with her friends, and skating around Brooklyn. But then a weird zombie guy crashes the first party of the season. Sierra’s near-comatose abuelo begins […]
Sunday Reflections: My first loves . . .
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Ms. Nelson is Missing Ira Sleeps Over Charlie and the Chocolate Factory A Wrinkle in Time Deenie It Phantoms These are a few of my very first loves . . . what are yours?
MakerSpace: Green Screen Photo Booth, app review and tips and tricks
As part of our MakerSpace, I decided that I wanted to set up a Green Screen Photo Booth, though the truth is that I know nothing about doing green screen photos. So I an by trying out a variety of apps on our iPad stations. Apps investigated include: Green Screen by Do Ink ($2.99) Green […]
Video Games Weekly: Yoshi’s Wooly Worlds
Even if you don’t play video games, I’m sure you’ve heard of Yoshi. Yoshi has appeared in many Mario games, as well as had his own video game spin off series since the 90s. Yoshi is probably Nintendo’s second most popular character, because he’s an adorable green dinosaur with a cute voice. I mean, look […]
#MHYALit: Anxiety, Me and It’s All Your Fault, by guest blogger Liz Anderson
#MHYALit continues as librarian Liz Anderson discusses her personal experience with anxiety and the book It’s All Your Fault by Paul Rudnick. SEE ALL OF THE #MHYALIT POSTS HERE 2015 was a year which I spent reading more books where mental health played a big role in the story. Some of the titles I read […]
Book Review: Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare, by teen reviewer Lexi
Our teen reviewer Lexi has been very busy reading lately. We’ll have a new review from her every Monday this month. Lady Midnight By Cassandra Clare, 657 pgs Releases March 8th from Margaret K. McElderry Books. 9781442468351 Summary In a secret world where half-angel warriors are sworn to fight demons, parabatai is a sacred word. […]
Sunday Reflections: Reflections on Making While Sitting in My Teen MakerSpace
Reflections on Making while sitting in my MakerSpace// Having a Teen MakerSpace has changed some of how I interact with teens in my library. In addition to having a traditional program, I now have a space and a way to interact with my teens on a more come as you are informal way. I know […]
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