Category Archives: Public Libraries

New Places, New Friends

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there guys and dolls! Well, another whirlwind week in the world of yours truly. Such fun and memories have been made while touring with my tales of the Santa Lucians. Last week, my girls have been to Lake Country … Continue reading →

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The Week That Was…

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Whew, well the girls have given me quite the week.  Sit back and I’ll tell you all about it.  Oh, and for those of you who didn’t hear the news, the blog posts have changed … Continue reading →

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Oh Good, You’re Not Working Today….

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  I’ve decided to let Andrea and Heather take over the blog this week.  They had a fabulous visit on my behalf with the most delightful Blog Talk Radio host on the airwaves, Amy Beth Arkawy.  … Continue reading →

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Ready, Set, Nope — A Hooky Day for You!

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Well, whew — the girls (Andrea and Heather) do keep me busy.  It’s been a big time of flurry and then hurry up and wait.  They’ve been doing interviews, reviews, lining up personal appearances, finding … Continue reading →

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Oh, for the Love of Libraries!

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Barbara Jean Coast

We love libraries and always have.  It was a great rite of passage as a child to get your own card, toddling up to the counter with an armload of picture books, the stack almost as tall as yourself.  Many … Continue reading →

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