Melissa

It’s coming down!

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My wife is hosting a virtual Mafia game through her library tonight if anyone is interested in playing. I’ve never played before but i will be playing tonight, so I’m real excited about that. Link to register is below if you want to play.

www.ebpl.org/adults/event...

Who else is going to #PLA2026 in Minneapolis? I’m officially booked!

Admitting during the first minute of your presentation that you tried to “use ChatGPT” but you “aren’t very good at it” does not foster my trust in what you are telling me.

Hearing ED talk about how to stay inspired and driven and why we strive for environmental sustainability for ourselves and future generations.

Photo of Mast Chapel in New Brunswick Theological Seminary for the ANJEC Environmental Congress

Here for the @anjec.bsky.social Environmental Congress to accept our (third!!) achievement award for our WeCycle series!

What would you rather watch: Serendipity or Sleepless in Seattle? I'm trying to decide my film for my December "Craft and a Rom Com."

My brain has returned to a side-quest that I started years ago.

Is this my brain telling me to finish it? Or has it just been a long day at work…

Thank you. 💜

Picture of a public library bookshelf with a book titled I am Ozzy on the right side

Saw this when picking up a hold. Rest easy, Ozzy.

I finally started my slides and physical materials for my first-ever Memory Café in September.

I have dragged my feet for months now. This is more emotional than I expected (a close family member had dementia and I sometimes help the caregiver).

Hope I can do them proud.

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Get Involved with PLA PLA needs people like you—people who are moved by the extraordinary possibilities that libraries create.

I’m excited to share that I have been selected as chair of the Public Library Association Annual Conference 2026 Program Subcommittee! It is an honor to serve with my fellow PLA members, and I look forward to our work shaping the future of the association and public libraries everywhere.

Can anyone explain why technology that usually has zero issues suddenly all fail at the same time? It always happens RIGHT before a program too. I test a few hours ahead and then it still misbehaves!

Cooking through the Collection is back! Host Melissa is trying out Kathryn Hahn’s “Bunker Special” recipe, shared on the “Last Eats” episode on the Mythical Kitchen YouTube Channel.

Search for Cooking through the Collection on your favorite pod app or at youtu.be/oHxp0P6qBg4.

Live tomorrow! Are you subscribed...? cookthecollectionpod.com

Screenshot of Adobe Premiere Pro editing a multi-track audio file for a podcast for Cooking through the Collection.

Can I still remember how to podcast on my own project and not for someone else? We will see.

You were at a vending machine and your dancing card looked quite full!

I was too nervous to say hello to @noethematt.bsky.social and @mychal3ts.bsky.social but I admire what both of you advocate for!!

Photo of a cannoli from Termini Brothers Bakery in Philadelphia

The best part of being in the city that I grew up in as a teen and graduate student is that I had access to Reading Terminal Market. My husband and I drive in around Christmas every year.

Still dreaming about this cannoli.

Had a very busy but rewarding time @ #ALAAC2025... a marathon of intense sessions that will help build stronger services for our ever changing communities. Apologies as I didn't see many people. @wilmingtonbanjo.bsky.social @sendaulas.bsky.social @petercoyl.bsky.social wish it was more than a wave!