Do You Know Dewey?: The 000s
Welcome back to Do You Know Dewey? Today, we're looking at the 000s! This classification is usually described as "General Works," "Information," or "Knowledge," and I tend to think of…
Do You Know Dewey?
Introduction: Do You Know Your Dewey? I have a confession to make. I've worked in libraries in some capacity for over ten years now, but apart from a superficial knowledge…
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Fleischer Studios
With Disney's Steamboat Willie (1928) entering in the public domain earlier this year, and making headlines in nearly every news outlet, I find myself reminded of an earlier American studio…
Medium Monday: Acrylic Paint
What Is Acrylic Paint? Art supplies get their color from pigment. That pigment can be mixed with a "medium," which changes the way the pigment is handled. In the case…
Cat’s Picks! Celebrate Lunar New Year with Picture Books!
February 10th is the beginning of a week-long celebration—the Lunar New Year! Also known as the Spring Festival, this annual holiday ends with a bang on Lantern Day (literally, with…
Cat’s Picks! Spotlight on Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak was born June 10, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY. His parents were Polish Jews who had immigrated to the States; most of his childhood was impacted by loss of…