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An answer is only a phone call away | Darcy Brixey
I became a librarian partly because I have a terrible memory. I knew that I’d do well in…
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There’s a place at the table for everyone | Darcy Brixey | Required Reading
King County Library System has started a year-long program series surrounding food. The library system recognizes that even…
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Walking to the library in the snow | Darcy Brixey
Several nights ago I sat at the dining room table with my son to work on the final…
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Calling all mad scientists | Darcy Brixey
The children’s department is busiest during science fair season, with budding scientists and their parents seeking the explanations…
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Free test prep for everyone | Darcy Brixey
Once a week I receive a phone call from a parent or a nervous student wondering when the…
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Read Dating: A chance for love? | Bellevue Library event offers a chance at different social scene | Darcy Brixey
For years my friends and I lived vicariously through our single friend, Tina, who had more dating disasters…
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Finding your next read | Darcy Brixey | Required Reading
One of my favorite things to do as a librarian is recommend books. I enjoyed it when Evelyn,…
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The extra mile (or chapter) | Darcy Brixey
I’ll admit it: I’m a lazy runner. To overcome my hatred of running, I often seek out ways…
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The value of family history | Darcy Brixey
If you’ve considered researching your own family history, the genealogy collection at the Bellevue library is a good…
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Plug in to a good book | Darcy Brixey
I have one e-reader and two kids, which can be a problem. We all want to read, but…
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Toppling the authority of ‘My Friend Said’ | Darcy Brixey
As a teen librarian, one of the things I’ve tried hard to battle is the authority of friends…
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Math without tears | Darcy Brixey
As a kid, math was never my strongest subject. It was terrifying, mystifying and it always got the…