Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month will be observed in March, and in Bellview library, I plan to put out books that commemorate women’s achievements. Here’s a collage-style sign I made last year to be part of the display.

Read Across America Day: Time to bring out my hat

Sewing helper Starfire and friend

Time once again to bring out my “Cat in the Hat” hat for Read Across America Day, which is being observed on Monday, March 2 to commemorate the birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss. I made this hat out of felt, and the appliqued cat is from a repurposed potholder. The lovely model is Miss Starfire.

The “Dr. Seuss Wall” (actually a length of paper from a newspaper end-roll) is up again in Bellview library too, and I’m hoping that staff, students, parents and visitors will share their favorite Dr. Seuss quotes.

Friends of Medford Library ‘clearance event’

Source of image:
Friends of the Medford Library

From Friends of the Medford Library, comes word of the “biggest clearance event” it’s ever had, from noon to 3:30 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 27, and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. If you haven’t yet been to the book shop that Friends operates out of the Medford library, it’s definitely worth a visit. “This special ‘sale’ lets you take books for free and donate whatever amount of money you want.” Proceeds help Friends support the Medford library by “enhancing library programs and services for children and adults.” Medford library is located at 205 S. Central Ave.

Bookmark: ‘Bully-Free Begins With Me’

Bookmark: Bully-Free Begins With Me
from Cynthia M. Parkhill

Originally created last October for Bullying Prevention Month, my “Bully-Free Begins With Me” bookmarks have been a steady source of interest among students visiting Bellview library. And so, this past week, I photocopied more bookmarks to replenish my supply.

The image came from the website of the Pacific Alliance On Disability Self Advocacy, but I’ve encountered it on numerous education and non-profit websites around the Internet. Its depiction of people, each unique but all holding hands, seemed a fitting image to emphasize the importance of accepting and even welcoming differences.

Autism Speaks 10-year anniversary: Autistic people and allies answer back

On 2/25 Autism Speaks turns 10-years-old! Tell us how AS has touched your life at AS10Years@gmail.com #AutismSpeaks10 pic.twitter.com/HNoaDgyZgG
— Autism Speaks (@autismspeaks) February 21, 2015

A special hashtag, promoted by Autism Speaks to celebrate its 10-year anniversary, has been co-opted by autistic people and their allies to deliver stinging messages of rebuke.