Opinion
Fresh starts for library fines | Brixey
At a recent visit to a Seattle library, I accompanied my son to the check-out desk. The staff…
Darcy Brixey
Opinion
The Art of Making at your library | Brixey
At four feet, eleven inches, my great-grandmother was a ball of energy that could do just about everything.
Opinion
The great book trade | Brixey
There is a rule at home during the summer that my kids can stay up as late as…
Opinion
Turn to the library for resolution support | Darcy Brixey
There are two seasons that stand out above all in a public library: tax time and the month…
Opinion
Bricks, books and Star Wars
I was two years old when Stars Wars first came out. I’m certain my parents didn’t take a…
Opinion
Calling all mad scientists | Column
Recently my son brought home information about the school science fair. Inside the thick packet were astonishing lists…
Opinion
FInding your next read | Column
One of my favorite things to do as a librarian is recommend books. I enjoyed it when Evelyn,…
Opinion
Library On demand | Column
When my son was a newborn I survived 2 a.m. feedings by listening to jazz. Something about Kathy’s…
News
The extra mile (or chapter) | Column
I’ll admit it: I’m a lazy runner. To overcome my hatred of running, I often seek out ways…