Social distancing means getting used to working from home. While I was a home based freelance writer for a long time, working from home while two other family members are working too, is a challenge. Music is my workday friend. Not only is listening fun and relaxing, there’s the added benefit of cutting down on distractions. There are lots of […]
National Poetry Month was launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world, marking poetry’s important place in our lives. Now, as we face an unprecedented circumstance, National Poetry Month has taken on new meaning and importance. Poetry and inspiring language can help bring solace and […]
Confession. I’m hooked on the news. These days, I suspect a lot of us are. It’s also more important than ever that we can trust our news sources. As someone who started college as a journalism major, and worked as a freelance reporter for a number of years, daily newspapers are my preferred medium. I like to read the news, […]
Even though we’re shut down, everyone at AAPLD sends a big shout-out to Virginia Donohue, who retired from her position as Adult Programming and Community Outreach Librarian on April 1. Virginia joined the Algonquin Area Public Library District twenty three years ago, as the Young Adult Librarian. Previously, she had served as a trustee on the AAPLD Board, and also […]
One of the more enjoyable decisions I’ve had to make during the shutdown is what to read next. Right before we closed, I brought home two novels for each member of my family. These, along with books we already had, ought to be enough to keep us well-read through the end of April. Since I read mostly at bedtime, finishing […]
