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Kelly Sirett

@kellysir

I'm a librarian who is interested in learning, sharing ideas, creating change & all of the ways we do this. And some other stuff, too. Opinions are my own.

 Ottawa, Ontario
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Joined July 2011
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OttPubLib/BibPubOtt (@opl_bpo) profile pictureOttPubLib/BibPubOtt@opl_bpo24 Jul 2019
#DYK that the Rosemount branch Temporary Location is hosting programs in the Parkdale Park all summer long? Check out our list of Storytimes, dates and times bit.ly/2yjdSgB @HintonburgCA @Wellington_West
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Our beloved #sunflowers are starting to come out at @opl_bpo #SunnysideLibrary! @OldOttSouth @SusanTownley2
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Come to #sunnysidelibrary July 6 for "Public Spaces Talk" w/ @synapcity. Details & registration here: bit.ly/2RhY6LA. This program is FREE for ALL AGES + there are snacks! #ottcity #placemaking #ottevents @opl_bpo @ShawnMenard1 @SusanTownley2
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We're going to have so much fun at the #sunnysidebranch this Saturday & you should come! bit.ly/2BEfPXh #oldottawasouth #glebe #dragqueenstorytime #ottawa #Librariesmatter
OttPubLib/BibPubOtt (@opl_bpo) profile pictureOttPubLib/BibPubOtt@opl_bpo2 Dec 2018
Drop in at the Sunnyside branch on Saturday December 8 at 2pm for a holiday-themed ❄️🎁☃️ storytime with Drag Queen China Doll! This all-ages program will include stories📜, songs🎶, crafts and plenty of fun! bit.ly/2BEfPXh
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It's #FreedomtoRead Week! Visit your local branch, check out displays of previously challenged works or find new reads in our challenged works book list: ow.ly/ZjxD30iCPYk Freedom to Read Week details: ow.ly/ZjxD30iCPYk #FTRWeek
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Pittsburgh anyone? "Author Of ‘Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus!’ Brings Work To Pittsburgh Children’s Museum" tinyurl.com/y9px5g2e
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Sunnyside TEENS! teapawt.net/opl_bpo/status/9232758…
OttPubLib/BibPubOtt (@opl_bpo) profile pictureOttPubLib/BibPubOtt@opl_bpo25 Oct 2017
Spotted at the Sunnyside branch - “We can use these for trick-or-treating!” #LibraryMoments #CustomerAppreciation
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Research shows the importance of parents reading with children – even after children can read theconversation.com/research… via @ConversationEDU
Research shows the importance of parents reading with children – even after children can read

Research shows the importance of parents reading with children – even after children can read

There are benefits to shared reading long after children can read to themselves, so how long should you read to your children?

theconversation.com
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.@opl_bpo is hosting its first-ever DRAG QUEEN FAMILY STORYTIME! Pls share with #Ottawa kids & families! This is going to be #SOMUCHFUN! teapawt.net/opl_bpo/status/8981908…
OttPubLib/BibPubOtt (@opl_bpo) profile pictureOttPubLib/BibPubOtt@opl_bpo17 Aug 2017
We are celebrating @OttCapitalPride with a Drag Queen Family Storytime at Main! bit.ly/2vLR2ff @ChinaDollOttawa MasterCamDrag
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You aren't a real librarian until you've been shushed by a patron
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Looking for something to do on Monday morning? Lots of fun at Sunnyside Library! teapawt.net/SusanTownley2/status/8…
Susan Townley (@SusanTownley2) profile pictureSusan Townley@SusanTownley229 Jun 2017
We're so excited @opl_bpo #SunnysideBranch to be open again! Join us Monday 10 a.m. with @TheDukeOfMagic to celebrate #TDSRC #Party
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#whenlibrarianstravel we just can't help but visit beautiful places like... @chipublib Harold Washington #library #alaaac17
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When you realize one of your favourite authors (@macbarnett) has a #TEDtalks & then you like him even more! ted.com/talks/mac_barnett_wh…
Why a good book is a secret door

Why a good book is a secret door

Childhood is surreal. Why shouldn't children's books be? In this whimsical talk, award-winning author Mac Barnett speaks about writing that escapes the page, art as a doorway to wonder -- and what...

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#Ottcity- we're creating a community cookbook for our #foodliteracy project & we want YOUR FAVOURITE ORIGINAL RECIPE bit.ly/2moHHVb
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13% of a librarian's time conferencing is spent filled with dread you said something stupid to the last person you spoke with #ALAAC2017
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Nothing's better after a long & wonderful day at #ALAAC17 than a #cupoftea in my new #elephantandpiggie mug!
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Not improving my #selfieskills at #alaaac17 ... but here we are! @opl_bpo
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Sitting room only at "communities in need" session :) #alaaac17 #LibrariesTransform
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Just realized I've been at @alaannual for 2 days & haven't seen any #librariansknitting... #alaaac17
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#fangirling pretty hard listening to Katherine Paterson @alaannual! Her advice for young writers: "read" #bridgetoterebithia
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