A Little About Me:
My name is Rachel Henck and I am the current Adult Services Librarian at the Clyde Public Library in Clyde, Ohio. I've been a patron of whatever library I've been living near since I was a wee one. My first job was a page at the Harris-Elmore Public Library and I just continued working in libraries throughout college.
I earned my Bachelor's Degree from Bowling Green State University in Social Work. After a fruitless job search after college and two years of service in AmeriCorps, I decided to change my career path and focus on being a librarian. In the Fall of 2015, I started my Master's Degree in Library and Information Sciences at Wayne State University.
Three things I can't live without are Netflix, my cats (Rory and Remy LeBeau), and Chinese Food. I read graphic novels like they are going out of fashion (they aren't!). My book preferences range from YA to Sci-Fi and Fantasy, and whatever else I'm currently in the mood for.
(Remy on the left and Rory on the right)
The purpose of this blog is to talk about the fun projects that I'll be doing with SPLAT (our teen group here), talk about what's going on at the library, give reviews on popular books, graphic novels, games, TV shows, and more!
Here are some programs that I'm in charge of here at Clyde:
SPLAT: A weekly program from teens to get together and participate in the themed event, enjoy a snack, and hang out. SPLAT meets Thursdays from 3-4:30 pm.
Teen Writer's Group: A monthly program where teens can share their latest works in progress, discuss ideas, and learn some interesting creative writing tips. Teen Writer's Group meets after SPLAT from 4:30-5:30 the second Thursday of the month.
Anime Club: The first Friday of the month, we gather a bunch of teens to eat snacks and talk about our favorite subject...ANIME! There will be videos, crafts, drawing supplies, and more! Anime Club meets the first Friday of the month from 3-5 pm.
Game On!: This program happens the first Saturday of every month from 11-2 pm. Gather one, gather all to play some of your favorite board, card, and video games.
Clyde Gaming Group: After collection over 50 board and card games from various donations, we have decided to host a monthly board game night. Join us the last Friday of the month to play new board games or classic favorites. We will open the night with some quick play games and then try out a game that one of our librarians will demonstrate. Feel free to bring one of your favorite games from home.
Writer's Group: Simliar to the Teen Writer's Group, but open for anyone 18 and over. This group meets the 4th Monday of the month from 6-7 pm.
Keep watch for more updates, reviews, pop culture references.
