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BlogHer Observations

by Andi on August 1, 2009

in Cincinnati, blogher, library

The community keynote was worth the price of the conference. It was like storytime for adults–listening to bloggers read their own posts.
Was I over reacting or why did it feel like I might have said I train unicorns on Mars instead I am a craft blogger?!
Me: I’m a craft blogger! Yes, I made [...]

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More Save Ohio Libraries

by Andi on June 27, 2009

in Cincinnati, library

libraries are for lovers

Originally uploaded by udandi

Since Sunday I have been wrapped up in #saveohiolibraries hoping to make as many aware that Governor Strickland proposes cutting the Public Library Fund by 50% over his two-year budget. That according to the Ohio Department of Taxation in 2010-11 budget years that General Revenue Fund is projected to [...]

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Save Ohio Libraries

by Andi on June 22, 2009

in library

In about a week the Ohio General Assembly will decide whether or not to accept Governor Strickland’s proposed state budget, which includes 50% reduction to the Public Library Fund. This is the primary funding source for the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. A library system that has been working with reductions since 2000 [...]

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Upcycled & Recycled Crafts

by Andi on April 22, 2009

in library, projects

In celebration of Earth Day, I am going to recycle my posts to highlight crafts that that have been made from something else!
My dad gave me leftover sheet metal from duct work in his house, which I have turned into magnetic memo boards and Advent Calendars.
I upcycled my old day planner into an [...]

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Review: Craft Books

by Andi on April 15, 2009

in library, reviews, shopping

In honor of National Library Week I am highlighting books as encouragement to get others to check out their library.
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If you like crafts AND libraries and live in the Northern Kentucky or Cincinnati area, you might be interested in the Craft Menagerie monthly, Tuesday night, program. April 28 we will be making no-sew t-shirt [...]

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Review: Green Books

by Andi on April 14, 2009

in Cincinnati, library, reviews, shopping

In celebration of National Library Week I am reviewing and listing books on a topic as encouragement to seek more books at your library!
The Bike to Work Guide: What You Need to Know to Save Gas, Go Green, Get Fit by Roni Sarig with Paul Dorn
Aadapted from The Everything Bike Book c1998, this book [...]

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