So one of the things you don't learn in library school-if you work in a public library (especially one that isn't well funded) chances are you or a coworker will have to transform yourself into the poor man's Martha Stewart. Making decorations for the library and various items for programs is very time consuming but fortunately a lot of fun. Two years ago I wasn't even aware I had a crafty bone in my entire body. Here are some of the things that I've made in the past year.
LAST WINTER:
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Cardinal/Pine Cone Wreath for over the fire place
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| snowmen lanterns for winter decorations |
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| Snowflake wreath for above the circulation desk |
LAST SPRING:
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| Hot air balloons and clouds for kids area |
LAST SUMMER:
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| Signs for our Jazz Age Murder Mystery |
We made light sabers just like these for Star Wars Day.....
HALLOWEEN:
Harry Potter Pumpkin
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Pigeon Pumpkin
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Pete the Cat Pumpkin
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Sadly, Pete was punctured and deflated into a gooey smelly puddle a week after I made him...
MOST RECENT:
And finally, last month I did a Dr. Seuss makeover for the kids section of the library I am now managing.
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| Cat in the Hat wreath |
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| Seuss quote signs for the walls |
We also did Truffula trees, the fish in the bowl from the Cat in the Hat and a One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish flower display in a bucket. I'm still working on one more sign and "READ" book letters featuring Seuss characters.
Honestly, getting to be creative is one of my favorite things about my job. Now time to put my thinking cap on and create a plan for the teen area. Aspiring librarians-if your motto is "With Pinterest and a glue gun anything is possible" librarianship may be the right job for you!
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