Beneath the Surface

April 23, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Graphically Speaking: From Page to Screen, summer movies based on graphic novels

I am in *love* with movies that are based off of comics and graphic novels. Nothing makes me happier than an excellent adaptation of them, and nothing ticks my inner geek off more than a crappy one. And it’s such an excellent way to tie those readers who swear they aren’t readers (or don’t think […]

April 5, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

TPiB: Collaborative Summer Reading Program Movie Ideas

If you’re in one of the states that is participating in the Collaborative Summer Reading Program like I am, you are already thinking of ways to bring creative (and cheap) programming into your rotation. The manual has some wonderful ideas, and if you’re on pinterest there are TONS of boards. I’m always scouring for movie […]

March 15, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

TPiB: Story Terrariums (guest post by Erinn Batykefer at The Library as Incubator Project)

Every Friday in March we are teaming up with The Library as Incubator Project to bring you a new craft idea that you can do with your tweens and teens. Today, Erinn Batykefer is walking you through making Story Terrariums. Next week: Instagram crafts.“Beneath the Surface” is such an evocative theme. Some of the most […]