Tag: libraries
Happy anniversary, New York Public Library!
By Jessica on May 23rd, 2013
Raise your hand if your first memory of the New York Public Library was a scene from “Ghostbusters.” (Please tell me it’s not just me!) If a ghost going through the stacks isn’t your first thought, then I am willing to bet the majestic lionsmore… full post
In Our Feeds: 65 books to read in your 20s, baseball poetry, tagged photos
By Morgan on May 17th, 2013
Every Friday, we share a handful of links that we found funny, provocative or just plain cool. We call it In Our Feeds. Have a good weekend! Let’s start with all you 20-somethings, shall we? Buzzfeed listed “65 books you need to read in yourmore… full post
Your librarian questions answered
By Jessica on May 2nd, 2013
Not long ago, we asked people to submit questions that they have always wanted to ask a librarian but never had the chance to. I want to thank everyone for all of their tweets! Today I get to answer some of the questions posed to me. How didmore… full post
Keep your books close and your libraries closer
By Guest Blogger on April 29th, 2013
A guest post from Russell Thomas, our Intranet director, on the role libraries have always played in his life. Growing up in the Bronx and moving from neighborhood I was always privileged to have a branch of the New York Public Library withinmore… full post
A library without books? Kids weigh in!
By Kristen on April 23rd, 2013
Photo: Courtesy Illustration Can you imagine walking into your local library, eager to pick up something new to read, and finding all of the shelves of books replaced with computers? The first bookless public library is scheduled to open thismore… full post
Ask a librarian
By Jessica on April 17th, 2013
First things first: Happy National Library Week to all the librarians and library users out there. You know who you are. You are all fabulous! As a librarian I am asked a variety of questions. — it comes with the job! Generally, they’remore… full post
Why I still carry my library card at all times
By Anne on April 15th, 2013
Happy Monday and happy National Library Week! Such a perfect time to share why I love libraries, and I really do. More often than not, the book peeking out of my purse is checked out of the library. Friends and family sometimes wonder why I usemore… full post
In our feeds: libraries for start-ups, books & bars, editing the President and musical taste
By Anne on February 22nd, 2013
Each Friday, we share a handful of links we found interesting, provocative, funny — or just plain cool. We call it In Our Feeds. Have a good weekend! It’s the last In Our Feeds of February! How crazy is that?! As we say goodbye to themore… full post
Libraries are for lovers: literary-themed Valentine’s Day gifts
By Megan on February 12th, 2013
Valentine’s Day is this Thursday! This year, forget the typical box of chocolates and tired bouquet of red roses and try something a little different. If you’re like me, there’s no better gift than a book, especially one with a handwritten notemore… full post
Recovery resources in the wake of hurricane Sandy
By Megan on November 13th, 2012
Here at Scholastic, the aftermath of hurricane Sandy is still very much on our minds. We all have heard stories from family members and friends who have lost homes, businesses, and countless personal belongings. Just yesterday I spoke with someonemore… full post
