Category Archives: Men

Got Your Elevator Speech Ready?

Posted on May 30, 2013 by cbecker53

Are you familiar with the term “elevator speech”?  It’s a short speech (the amount of time you might spend in an elevator with another person) that gets an important point across.  It’s a good idea to have some elevator speeches … Continue reading →

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Are Guys Using Your Public Library?

Posted on December 10, 2012 by cbecker53

Do you struggle to bring boys into the library and get them excited about libraries and books?  You may find helpful info in the American Libraries article Connect Guys With Books. It is the story of how the New Albany–Floyd … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Boys, Children's Literature, Library in Community, Library Partnerships, Library Programs, Library Services, Men, Public Libraries, Reading | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Father’s Day Musings

Posted on June 17, 2012 by cbecker53

Since I wrote a mother-themed post for Mother’s Day, I decided to write a Father’s Day post today.  My father didn’t read stories to us like my mother did, but he did like to read, and he did use the … Continue reading →

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