Author: Ontarian Librarian

Librarian at a public library in Canada. Professional sillyhead and fan of glitter.

Ontario Politics: Provincial Funding for Public Libraries

In response to the changing economic and information climate, Ontario public libraries are redefining their roles in order to better serve their communities. Public libraries across Ontario are expanding digital collections, providing more community services to fill the gaps, and implementing innovative programming such as 3D printers and makerspaces. Public need and demand is high, and libraries… Read More Ontario Politics: Provincial Funding for Public Libraries

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London Farmers Markets: Where to Find Them and Why

There’s nothing like the community feel of a bustling Farmers’ Market. Whether you knew it or not, London is the ideal city for Farmers’ Markets. We’re surrounded by farm towns providing tons of fresh and delicious produce, and our population is large enough to warrant many Farmers’ Markets – keeping prices low and options high.… Read More London Farmers Markets: Where to Find Them and Why

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The Student Guide To: The 5 Best Independent Cafes In London Ontario

If you’re looking for a new study space, a unique date spot, or an afternoon snack, you’re probably looking for an indie cafe. And if you live in London Ontario…you’re in luck. We all know about the chain establishments: Timmies, William’s, Starbucks. But if you’re looking for a neat, inexpensive way to explore your city… Read More The Student Guide To: The 5 Best Independent Cafes In London Ontario

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What I Loved Week #3: Margaret Atwood, Portlandia, Tokyo Police Club, and In The Soil

What I Read MaddAddam by Margaret Atwood. After rereading The Year of the Flood, and half of Oryx and Crake in preperation, I’m finally ready. I’m halfway through this gem, and it is living up to its prestige. Not only is this series an intricately told story with beautiful and hilarious tone, but it addresses political issues of today and… Read More What I Loved Week #3: Margaret Atwood, Portlandia, Tokyo Police Club, and In The Soil

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The Grand Budapest Hotel: dark sincerity, dead cats, and beautiful symmetry

Wes Anderson’s movies consistently hit the spot for me – the extraordinary (and somehow believable) characters, the silly seriousness, the perfectly organized “thing shots,” the stories within stories within stories. From the excessively formal Gustave (who invents and performs convoluted poetry on the spot), to the funicular railway trolley, to the 3 second George Clooney… Read More The Grand Budapest Hotel: dark sincerity, dead cats, and beautiful symmetry

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What I Loved This Week #2: Sarcastic Graphic Novels, Game of Thrones, Haruki Music, Eggplant, and Coffee Beans

Last week I started a new blog series to practice my annotation skills by writing glowing recommendations for the things I am in the midst of loving. So here is Week #2 of what I read, watched, clicked, cooked, and sipped. What I Read Rather than join the lengthy Hold waitlist for MaddAddam (or buy it for $33… Read More What I Loved This Week #2: Sarcastic Graphic Novels, Game of Thrones, Haruki Music, Eggplant, and Coffee Beans

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What I Loved This Week: Margaret Atwood, Bob’s Burgers, of Montreal, and fancy cheese.

It’s true: librarians are always on the look out for a new book to love. But I’ve found, as a group, we’re also pretty savvy when it comes to other forms of entertainment as well. Never have I met a group so well read, listened, and watched as my fellow MLIS students. So, as sort… Read More What I Loved This Week: Margaret Atwood, Bob’s Burgers, of Montreal, and fancy cheese.

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Gateway Graphic Novels for Teens – The Creation of a Virtual Display

I created a “Gateway Graphic Novels” display that will guide new teen graphic novel readers towards highly engaging items, and will likely spark a further interest in the genre. The target audience of my display is teens aged 15-19, however, many younger teens and adults will also benefit from it. Graphic novel collections are becoming… Read More Gateway Graphic Novels for Teens – The Creation of a Virtual Display

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