In Remembrance of a Great Writer
Toni Morrison
February 18, 1931-August 5, 2019
Tag: Art
Book Review: Parkland Speaks edited by Sarah Lerner
Format: Paperback
Pages: 192 pages
Published: January 22, 2019
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
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Problems of an Overworked Librarian #76
Quote of the Day – April 27, 2018
Quote of the Day – January 19, 2018
May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you’re wonderful, and don’t forget to make some art — write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And I hope, somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself.”
― Neil Gaiman
Quote of the Day – January 16, 2018
A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul.”
― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The Met to Start Charging $25 Mandatory Fee
Art is meant for all. Apparently, the Met Museum did not get the memo.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, located in New York City, will be partially breaking with its “pay-what-you-wish” policy. For the first time in half a century, the Museum will charge visitors a mandatory $25 admission fee. If you are a New York State Resident, you will not be required to pay the fee. The new policy will go into effect on March 1.
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How to Make the Most of Your Snow Day
Getting a snow day when we were kids was such a magical day. You get to stay home from school, sleep in late, eat your favorite foods and snacks, and watch your favorite TV shows most of the day. Now that we are adults, snow days don’t come as often as we like. However, at the rare chance you do get one, you have this urge to be more productive, like cleaning up your home and other house housework. You know, grown up things.
That doesn’t mean you can make the most out of your spontaneous day off! You can still do your errands and still do fun activities on your snow day! We get so few days off from work…let’s try to make the most of it! Continue reading “How to Make the Most of Your Snow Day”
A To-Do List For Fall
Fall is here! I love Autumn. The brisk air, the beautiful colors…there are just so many things to love about the fall. There is just something about the season that brings a new change in all of us. And with new change, comes with new activities. Looking for ways to celebrate this yummy season? Keep yourself busy with these great fall activities:
Take a Walk
There is nothing better than rejuvenating the soul by taking a walk outdoors. Enjoy the beautiful colors and take in the breathtaking scenery. The temperatures are cooler so walks will be more enjoyable!
Library Zine! Releases First Issue
The New York Public Library releases the first issue of its literary magazine, Library Zine: Voices from Across the New York Public Library. This great magazine features writing and art works from patrons and staff across the library.
Check out the whole issue here!
