Beth Yoke's blog

Did a recent visit to your local library turn into a disappointment? Does the library look more like a rest home than a teen hang out? Do the books on the shelves look like they’ve been there since JFK was President? If so, read on:

10 Ways to Make Your Library Better for You & Your Friends

Five reasons to read an audiobook this summer:

Boys and books. So many people are convinced the two don’t go together. I think there are a lot of teenagers of the male persuasion out there who are proving them wrong—they’re just not the type to wear their books on their shirt sleeves. But if you’re a parent, caregiver or educator who’s having a tough time turning a male teen on to reading, there are some good resources available. In this post, I’ll touch on just four:

Have you checked out a good book from the library lately or attended an event there that you enjoyed? If so, please take a few minutes to speak up for libraries. May 12, 2009, is National Library Legislative Day, an event sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) to raise awareness in Congress of the important role libraries play in the lives of Americans.

Looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day? Then get yourself to your local public or school library! The library will have interesting books, films, magazines and more about all kinds of topics related to conservation and the environment (browse the 300s, 500s and 600s in the stacks or ask a librarian for help).