Gadsden County Public Library

Plan Mini Conference 2018 Ubuntu!     Ubuntu is an African term meaning ‘’humanity. It is often translated as ‘’I am because we are,’’ and also ‘’humanity towards others.’’ It is often used in a more philosophical sense to mean ‘’the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity. I recently had an awesome opportunity to attend a mini conference in Panama City! There we had a guest speaker by the name of Shola Richards. Mr. Richards introduced us to the word “Ubuntu” and explained to us how we can work, live and lead with the spirit of Ubuntu. He gave such a powerful outlook and presentation that really encouraged me to want to share what I learned about Ubuntu and how can I apply it to my Library. By. Lashon Harden

from partnerships to new programs with guest blogger kris odahowski Written by  Regina December 3, 2018 By Kris Odahowski, Gadsden County Public Library System, Youth Services The McGill Library Chess Club was about to begin, and the instructor was late. A new student decided to join the club, and when the instructor arrived, the student’s jaw dropped as her principal walked into the room. The student was taught to play chess by her principal at the library that afternoon. This experience reinforced to me the power of active partnerships in the library and how they can bring totally new, unforgettable experiences to the young library user. The chess instructors are members of the alumnae chapter of a national fraternity with the goal to provide mentorship and learning opportunities to youth. Are you ready to build new partnerships or would you like to see your partnerships develop into shared activities at your library? I want you to know there is power, growth, ...

book recommendation by  the bookpusher Written by  Regina December 10, 2018 Book Recommendation  by The Gadsden County Public Library My recommendation is not a book, but a series. The  Fever Series  by Karen Marie Moning is a wonderfully dark, thrilling, and suspenseful series that grabs the reader by the neck and never lets them go until the very climax of the series. Even then, you’re begging for more. Full of very dark characters that give the illusion of being bad — but the line is so gray that the reader doesn’t discover the true motivation of the characters until the end. This series is not for the faint of heart, but it’s an adventure I think everyone should try. No other series has captivated me like this one has. I guess it’s the way that Moning writes that makes you care about the characters, and you as the reader get to watch them grow into their full potential. Plus, there’s Jericho Barrons, who, outside of Roarke in the J.D. Robb...