Posted in Books, News on Friday, June 27, 2008 | No Comments »
Comedian George Carlin died last week at age 71. Though he was probably best known for his routine, “Seven Words You Can’t Say on TV” — which led to a landmark Supreme Court case — I remember him best for his conceptual humor. For example, commenting on the familiar adage, “Some people see the glass [...]
Posted in Library Programs, News on Friday, May 16, 2008 | No Comments »
An exhibit of Joseph Cornell-style boxes created by Albany resident Kirsten Piroth is currently on view in the Albany Library display cases. The exhibit will run through the end of May.
“Individuality” - the first box Piroth ever made - is included in the exhibit.
Posted in Julie's Column, Libraries, News, tagged BALIS, FREE2, marketing and libraries, National Library Week on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »
This column appeared in the Journal on April 25, 2008. Past columns can be read at juliewinkelstein.com
“Indeed, the question is not whether libraries are relevant today. But whether they can keep pace with the increased demand for their services and materials. With your help, they can.” From WeAreFree2.org
Several weeks ago I attended a presentation on [...]
Posted in News, tagged Alameda County Library, Libraries, Measure F, Utility Users Tax on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 | No Comments »
Posted in Julie's Column, Libraries, News, tagged John Berry, library trends, Talkback on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 | No Comments »
This column appeared in the Journal on February 29, 2008. Past columns can be read at juliewinkelstein.com
“It looks like the ‘transformation’ we seek for libraries and librarianship may turn out to be more of a ‘deskilling’ of library jobs than an enhancement of the profession…” The first sentence in “Blatant Berry: The Vanishing Librarians” by [...]
Posted in News, The Albany Community, Uncategorized, tagged albany rotary; albany centennial; albany historical soc on Saturday, March 8, 2008 | No Comments »
Sometimes the library is a casino, and sometimes a local educator is a blackjack dealer. Congrats to the Albany Rotary for transforming the Library/Community Center into a disco and casino on Saturday night March 1, in celebration of Albany’s 100th birthday. Funds were raised for the Albany Education Foundation and other good causes. The Albany Historical Society mounted [...]
Posted in Books, Library Programs, News on Thursday, February 7, 2008 | No Comments »
The Albany Library’s display cases are currently featuring artist books by students at the California College of the Arts and the San Francisco Art Institute.
Artist books are both books and works of art. The handmade books on display at the library were created by students in the book arts classes taught by Albany resident Alisa [...]
Posted in Children, News, The Albany Community, Uncategorized, tagged growing up asian in america; asian pacific fund; albany on Thursday, January 31, 2008 | No Comments »
The Albany Library currently has an exhibit of the winners in the Growing Up Asian in America contest sponsored by the Asian Pacific Fund for Bay Area Youth. The exhibit will be at the Library through February 19. Students in K-12 submit art and essays for cash prizes. One of the winners this year is Lingxuan [...]
Posted in Books, Libraries, News, tagged Cover to Cover, Denny Smithson, KPFA on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 | No Comments »
On Monday January 7, 2008, Albany Library Children’s Librarian Julie Winklestein was a guest on KPFA’s “Cover to Cover” with Denny Smithson. The archive of this show is available at http://www.kpfa.org/archives/index.php?arch=24178
Posted in Libraries, Library Programs, News, Uncategorized, tagged numbers; library statistics on Monday, November 19, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Last week was a busy week at the Albany Library. During the afternoon, it seemed like every table was filled with people. Carts were full of books waiting to be checked in and shelved. Some staff were on vacation and some were ill - the first wave of the winter colds that people who work [...]
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