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Why aren’t you listening to me? | Darcy Brixey
When I was a kid my mother handed down the oft-repeated threats of mothers everywhere: Some day you…
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Fresh starts for library fines | Darcy Brixey
There are a few common things people ask when they learn I’m a librarian. The questions are usually…
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Rhythm and Roots at the Bellevue Library | Darcy Brixey
There's no better way to get in touch with your roots than music.
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Rare books await you | Darcy Brixey
If you have a love for vintage and rare books, the Bellevue Library has a sale you've been…
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Special story times at the Bellevue Library
The ideal of the public library is to be a welcoming place for everyone. With this in mind,…
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Look your best: Hair and skin program for teens | Darcy Brixey
The first time I applied eye makeup was at a grade school slumber party. There were six of…
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The great book trade | Darcy Brixey
There is a rule at home during the summer that my kids can stay up as late as…
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Free opportunities for summer learning | Darcy Brixey
The library system recognizes that kids who continue to learn, read and experiment throughout summer break are better…
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Emails from the teacher | Darcy Brixey
There will be no more forgotten book report assignments in my house.
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A family story time for dads | Darcy Brixey
I had just started my job at the Bellevue branch of the King County Library System when my…
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Learning how to wait your turn with library ‘holds’ | Darcy Brixey
I’ve been thinking about Laura Palmer. I was in high school when Twin Peaks came out and I’d…
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Turn to the library for resolution support | Darcy Brixey
There are two seasons that stand out above all in a public library: tax time and the month…
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Library resources to save your sanity | Required Reading with Darcy Brixey
My kids are good travelers, but they’re not so good at getting along on road trips. They can…
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Tell me a story | Darcy Brixey
The last time I did a story time was Feb. 28, 2001. I was completing hours for a…
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A new way to learn online | Darcy Brixey
I signed up for NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month. It’s a fun and free challenge to complete…
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The writing’s on the wall at the library | Darcy Brixey | Required Reading
All these years I’ve kept my favorite childhood book: a student dictionary. As a kid, I’d sit in…
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Homebrew at the library | Darcy Brixey | Required Reading
I’ve always thought brewing my own beer would be fun to try. It’s on my to-do list along…
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Library’s new READometer: I’ll bet you’ll like it | Darcy Brixey | Required Reading
The King County Library System has a new iPhone app to record reading time called READometer. This can…
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Bellevue Library to host naturalization ceremony | Darcy Brixey | Required Reading
For many of us, our families moved to the United States decades or even centuries ago to follow…
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They’ve signed up for summer reading – now what do you do? | Darcy Brixey
Summer vacation is approaching and it’s a great time to encourage your kids to read. Kids who read…