Tag Archives: librarians

Pre-school reading opportunities boost life prospects: a three year old’s perspective (Rousse)

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Dreamaticus

If ever there was a need for evidence of the catastrophic effect of public library cuts, it was here. The place was marshalled by rough-looking women in navy blue overalls, without a qualified librarian in sight. They were more interested … Continue reading →

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Shh – it’s a secret society (Belle)

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Dreamaticus

The fire station was an attractive modernist building overlooking a river, but the rest of the city was ugly. It was just a badly painted pantomime backdrop. Meanwhile I had inadvertently joined a secret society of librarians and an over-enthusiastic … Continue reading →

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Extortionate eatery and exhibitor costs (Rousse)

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Dreamaticus

While JW explained the set-up of the book display and encouraged us to invite potential customers to her sale the next day, I set to work grilling sausages and bacon for the hungry EdCM friends eagerly awaiting breakfast in our … Continue reading →

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