Category Archives: Blogger Angela Reynolds

To plug or unplug

Posted on April 25, 2013 by angelaNS

In preparation of presenting my first Storytime with apps, and for parent presentations, I’ve been spending a lot of time in front of a screen. I’ve been reading about apps and iPads and digital literacy and screen time and the … Continue reading →

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The Great LEGO caper of 2013

Posted on March 28, 2013 by angelaNS

March Break. Commonly known as Spring Break in the states. A mad rush of programs are planned. Our fiscal year ends on March 31, so we try to use any remaining programming money during March Break, and our branches do … Continue reading →

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Readers

Posted on January 10, 2013 by angelaNS

I’ve been thinking about reading lately. Since I learned to do it, I have been in love with reading. From the moment that Green Eggs and Ham went from being an orange cardboard and paper object to something that I … Continue reading →

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The 12 Days of Cookies

Posted on December 13, 2012 by angelaNS

Our 2nd Annual “12 Days of Cookies”  promotion is well under way.  I came up with the idea last year after a librarian friend in San Diego told me about something very similar that they had done the year before. … Continue reading →

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Try it! Or, Digital Green Eggs and Ham

Posted on November 24, 2012 by angelaNS

Six months ago, I was on the other side of this digital divide.  When I read posts from librarians that seem outraged about using eBooks or book apps in storytime, I can hear myself echoed in those sentiments.  But I’ve … Continue reading →

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Back to school

Posted on November 8, 2012 by angelaNS

It has been a long time since I was in school; a long time since I took an actual course on anything. Tons of workshops, intensives, day-longs, etc., but not a course! Well kids, I’m back in school! I am … Continue reading →

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Pirates, ahoy!

Posted on October 11, 2012 by angelaNS

September 19 is one of my favorite holidays. International Talk Like a Pirate Day is such a fun one to celebrate at libraries! Talk Like a Pirate day is nicely timed, too, right after Summer Reading and right before Halloween, … Continue reading →

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Pinning for Programs

Posted on September 13, 2012 by angelaNS

Harvest Festival season is upon us here in Nova Scotia, and as usual, I’ve been asked to run children’s games in my small town. I’m glad to do it—the kids love the games we come up with, and the parents … Continue reading →

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