Intern Diaries: The Library
Before starting my internship at the library, I had just finished watching The Office. It was so stuck in my head that on the first day I couldn’t help comparing everything to the show. Hearing the words “branch manager” immediately made me think of Michael Scott. As I went around being introduced to everyone downstairs in the big office space, each person sitting at their desk, I couldn’t help but feel like I had stepped into an episode. In my head, I started matching everyone with characters from the show.One librarian reminded me of Pam. I learned that she actually graduated from art…
From the Interns: My Experience Attending the Brooklyn Public Library x National Grid: Energy in Engineering Design Competition
Last weekend, I, among several other students, attended the final day celebration of the BPL X National Grid: Energy in Engineering Design Competition. Located in the Info Commons Lab at the Central Library, the event started at 1:00PM, though the competitors had been there since early morning hours, and all attendees were given an exclusive event T-shirt and food. We heard from 24 teen interns, all of whom worked in one of three incredible programs: game design, animation, and digital campaigning. Each idea was a product of incredible team work and effort, and even as a spectator, I could…
Intern Diaries: A Brief Reflection of How Cool my Job is!
Hey, ever wondered what a teen working in a library looks like? Probably not, since you don't see it happen! Lol. Anyway, kidding but I will show you the perspective of a Librarian Of Tomorrow intern in the library! First things firstI grab my water bottle, phone, and whatever else might be needed and throw it all into a tote bag. I usually email my mentors, the KINDEST people on earth that I will be late because of traffic that ruins EVERYTHING. Then I run to my library and get signed in. Then, I get told my assignment of the day. AssignmentsIt could be designing a flyer…
Intern Reviews: “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas
If you’re looking for a book that’ll make you rethink your whole life after you’ve turned the last page, “TheHate U Give” by Angie Thomas is a must-read. This book is not just a story , its real life and it deals withsome pretty heavy stuff. The book follows Starr Carter, a 16-year-old girl who witnesses the shooting ofher best friend, Khalil, by a white police officer. From there, everything in Starr’s life changes as she’sforced to face her identity, her community, and the unfair world around her.The story really hits home because Starr isn’t just dealing with one major tragedy—she’s also…