Director’s Corner
The Short on Short Stories
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Traditional modern short stories were published in the early 1800s in the United States. Shortly afterward, in 1821, The Saturday Evening Post appeared, one of the most widely circulated magazines.
Director’s Corner
The Times, They are A-Changing
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Dutch sailors ate so many dodos that the dodos became extinct. Will librarians also become extinct?
Director’s Corner
Bumps on the Road to a Dream Library
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The glittering library which resides at 50 North Main Street could easily have been written up in Alistair Black’s book, “Libraries of Light.”
Director’s Corner
Dear Jane
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Jane Austen is wildly popular. Her six novels are rarely out of print.
Director’s Corner
Conversations
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For some, 2017 has been a tough year, a polarizing year, when conversations were difficult among neighbors, strangers and families.
Director’s Corner
Who Hacked the New York Times Bestseller List?
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In 1931, The New York Times began a list of bestselling books sold only in New York City. Soon the list tracked book sales in 8 cities, then 14, and in the 1940’s, it leapt to 22, the same number as today.
Director’s Corner
Silence in the Library
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Sometimes, I wear a shirt with “Sh-h-h-h” written on it. It gets a smirk or two when people realize I am a librarian.
Director’s Corner
Have We Read Enough Books?
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“The Great American Read”, an ambitious eight-episode documentary series by PBS, will explore reading in America.
Director’s Corner
Something is Missing
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Something is missing in the temporary library at Ffyler Place. It’s the pungent smell of old books.
Director’s Corner
Inspiration
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Sometimes reading is not enough. Sometimes people seek a tactile experience.