The ultimate inspiration for book lovers, an amazing collection of home libraries with all the current trends & best space planning practices.
Few people in the ancient world could read or write. Even many kings and emperors needed to employ special scribes to make records of their orders and achievements. Unsurprisingly, then, libraries were few on the ground. But those libraries that did exist were often magnificent. Rulers used them to showcase…
A sumptuous full-colour rendition of the Great Library at Unseen University from Terry Pratchett's Discworld, an exclusive collaboration with David Wyatt!
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Hardcovers, paperbacks, and cocktail table tomes get the attention they deserve
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This post started as a bit of a valentine to Jennifer at The Peak of Chic. Last May, she posted about one of her top ten fabrics, and while I already admired her eye, with that post, I knew we’d be friends. You see, Le Lac, by Brunschwig and Fils, is one of my favorites,...
Discover the work of Alabama native Richard Keith Langham in this expansive Mississippi house
Waldsassen Abbey Library in Bavaria, Germany
144 p. ; ill., plans ; 18 cm. ; book
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction” Proverbs 1:7 That ’55 Oldsmobile came to a stop and I could hardly contain my excit…
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Given how much time most of us spend at home, it's a shame most of us live in small, boring homes or apartments. If home is where the heart is, these interior design ideas will ensure that your heart stays happy!
This is the picture from the book "Morning is a little child" by Joan Walsh Anglund.The only book I have left from what used to be a substatial collection, but they got given away over the years, this one I kept for myself!
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My blog focuses on the art and artists of vintage children's picture books, mainly from 1950's through 1980's.
Home libraries can take up a whole room or just a wall, and even if your space is small, giving a room a library aesthetic is a cool approach to decorating.
vadur: 2008-05-10 huntington library and botanical gardens by indie.mom on Flickr.
The monumental Musaeum of Alexandria was famous for its legendary library. The tragic story of the building’s destruction continues to be a painful one for people who love ancient history and literature. So what treasures were lost in its devastating fire?
I've been doing a little searching about ideas for passive programming -- where I set something up and then the program essentially runs itself. Working only 20-22 hours each week, and overseeing all youth services (babies through teens), I don't have a ton of time for active programs (though I'm getting better and my weeks are running more and more efficiently!). A scavenger hunt seemed to be an easy place to start. I found lots of ideas online, and ended up going with a children's book themed hunt. "Hidden around the bottom floor of the Alvah N. Belding Library are 10 pictures of book characters. Find each one, write their name on the paper below, and turn it in. Correct guesses will win a prize from our treasure box!" "*All pictures can be found on the bottom level of the library, in places accessible to everyone while the library is open (not in the bathrooms, club room, etc.)* This edition of the hunt ends on November 30." (all of our kids books are on the lower level of the library and the adult books are on the main level) Then I hid ten pictures of common book characters! They were in easy spots like on the shelf endcaps, and in hard spots like under a table. I included the location/call number of each character, so kids could go and look up the character's name if they didn't know it already. I ran this hunt for a month. Whenever I was working I just let the kids turn in their forms directly to me and choose a prize (old Summer Reading trinkets) right away. When I wasn't there, the kids put their forms in a big container by the display. When the day came that the hunt was over, I removed all of the character pictures and re-designed the display. "THANK YOU to all who participated!!! If your list is taped up on the window, please take it down and bring it to a library staff person to get your prize! " Those who had turned in their form to the container while I wasn't around got their paper taped to the window. They could then still turn it in and receive a prize from the treasure box. Overall I think this passive program went amazing. I had about 40 kids turn in a paper, which is huge for us. Even though it was geared toward elementary age kids, it was fun to see even the teenagers get into it just so they could get a prize. I was always willing to give hints if needed ("you're looking for number 3? she's hiding on one of the bottom shelves in non-fiction..."). I will probably do this again in the spring, maybe in April or May during our transitions from school-year to summer reading. Or maybe I'll do it throughout our Summer Reading Program. It only took a little bit of prep work, and then I got to enjoy some interactions with kids that I normally wouldn't have. What are some of your favorite passive programs?
So, where exactly is your plot taking you? What happens next? What is this story about? It’s time to think about plot. Plotting Worksheet
A set of printable storytelling prompts for kids. Prompt your child's imagination with this set of creative storytelling & writing prompts.
Get ready! This cute craft is perfect for kids; DIY easy cute origami cats that anyone can make, whatever their age, and decorate as well.
Writing Worksheet – Your Readership (PDF) You’ve brainstormed all the things you love, but what about your readers? Use this worksheet to think about your audience’s likes, interests, and needs, and decide how best to use your story to reach them.
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Things to make with old books and paper book pages. Book crafts, upcycled and repurposed books.
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