Staff Pick!

Janice Baskin

            Here at the Calhoun County Library, staff gets to express their creativity and enjoyment to promote fun reading and learning on a daily basis.

            “When I first read the Harry Potter series years ago, I was blown away. I read it along with my oldest daughter and we both fell in love with the books. Not only are the books magical and very adventurous, but multiple life lessons are hidden among the pages as well,” says Janice Baskin, Programs & Outreach Coordinator.

            Out of this mischievous group of friends, who are always managing to stumble into problems at every turn, Hermione is 9 times out of 10 saving the day. How did she get so smart? The answer is pretty simple actually. Since she was born to muggle parents, she nor her family had any idea of the wizarding world. They had to research to learn! I can only imagine how many hours Hermione stayed awake late at night, definitely using the Lumos / Nox spells, and reading to find out about the power she possessed.

            One scene that always stuck with Janice is when Hermione was petrified in the second book, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. She was found near the library and eventually Harry and Ron found a piece of paper balled up in her fist. Hermione’s passion for the library saved the day!

            Follow Hermione’s example: come by the library, pick up a book, and learn something new.