Jennifer Johnson

Muddling my way through library programming for school age kids and families. Let's connect and share ideas!

[Jennifer Johnson @muchhamsters]

Highlight of my week! 😊

[Fairmont Educare @fmteducare]

When Ms. Jennifer/JCPL shares such awesome books in Book Club that they HAD to go check them out from our school library! @muchhamsters @bbalston @JasonReynolds83 ❤️📚

[Jennifer Johnson @muchhamsters]

@fmteducare @JCPublicLibrary ❤❤❤😭

[Jennifer Johnson @muchhamsters]

@JennWill7423 The pandemic forced me to learn a lot of things and some of it has come in really handy. 😊

[Jennifer Johnson @muchhamsters]

Exporting the video is both my most and least favorite part of video editing. It's a nice break, but it takes SO long. (Actually, never mind; my least favorite part is watching the video a million times to make sure it all flows well.) 😵‍💫 #lis7423

[Jennifer Johnson @muchhamsters]

Another video editing resource we got really familiar with during virtual programming is OpenShot Video Editor. This is a free, open-source download that makes video editing a breeze at any level of experience. #lis7423

[Jennifer Johnson @muchhamsters]

If you are looking for atmospheric background music for videos, https://t.co/AXKosWvKX7 is a website I'd highly recommend! During virtual programming for COVID, my colleagues and I could recognize some of these royalty-free tracks by name. 😅 #lis7423

[Jennifer Johnson @muchhamsters]

Look what I scored today for the next tech take apart! We are replacing some old security cameras and the spoils belong to me! #hoarder #lis7423

[Jennifer Johnson @muchhamsters]

TBH, I'm opting out of readings this week due to severe anxiety about chronic illness & tragic death. Instead, I've spent time reading the synopses of all the books on our list, which was anxiety-inducing in itself. What do you think draws teens to these types of books? #lis7423

[Jennifer Johnson @muchhamsters]

I love watching teens and adults working together to take technology apart and learn how it works! I highly recommend doing a breakerspace program at your own library. It's a blast! #lis7423

[Jennifer Johnson @muchhamsters]

Tonight we had our first Tech Take Apart Workshop in two years! Follow me on IG and TikTok for more photos of the destruction! :) #lis7423 #wildcardpost

[Jennifer Johnson @muchhamsters]

Also, today's teens are so tech-savvy and adaptable to new technologies. They are wired (pun intended) for a changing technological landscape. #lis7423

[Jennifer Johnson @muchhamsters]

As I'm reflecting on mine, I am encouraged by the altruistic nature of the teen I observed. I think teens want to help make a difference in the world in some way. What are your thoughts? #lis7423

[Jennifer Johnson @muchhamsters]

I'm curious what others have learned from their teen observations? What surprised you? #lis7423

[Jennifer Johnson @muchhamsters]

@jschumann3 YES! That would be amazing!!!

[Jennifer Johnson @muchhamsters]

If y'all don't know about https://t.co/GrD75M4vNx, go there right now! I used it today for my elementary school book club, but it would be great for teens and adults too! You can design your own Jeopardy game about literally anything! #lis7423

[Fairmont Educare @fmteducare]

Older Educare Book Club w/Ms. Jennifer from JCPL #4 📚 (halfway point), we read and played Jeopardy❤ A DRAGON'S GUIDE TO THE CARE AND FEEDING OF HUMANS by Laurence Yep @JCPublicLibrary @muchhamsters #ThanksToMsJenniferForMakingItFun #TeamFourWon

[Jennifer Johnson @muchhamsters]

Gary Schmidt's "Okay For Now" is a beautifully written journey through a challenging year in the life of a young teen. An abusive father, an amputee brother, a new town/school, first job, and first love are just a few of the experiences presented. Highly recommended! #lis7423

[Jennifer Johnson @muchhamsters]

This could also explain the blurry lines between "teens" and "young adults" in libraries and society in general. #lis7423

[Jennifer Johnson @muchhamsters]

Your prefrontal cortex isn't finished developing until age 25, so dont feel bad if, ten years later, you still don't quite have it all figured out yet. Life is a journey, not a destination, right? 😅 #lis7423

[Jennifer Johnson @muchhamsters]

@MLISa_CSeabury I'm reading Gilded by Marissa Meyer right now and loving it! I'm only about halfway through, but so far it reminds me of Naomi Novik's high fantasy a little bit. It's a reimagining of Rumpelstiltskin and it's SO good so far!

[Jennifer Johnson @muchhamsters]

I'm willing to withhold judgment on appearances until I see them in action. 😅 Anyone else have lots of feelings about this book series being brought to life? If so, let's discuss! #lis7423

[Jonathan Stroud @JonathanAStroud]

BREAKING NEWS! I’m thrilled to announce that the amazing cast of #LockwoodandCo has been revealed! I’ve seen Ruby, Cameron and Ali in action, and they are FABULOUS. Even the talking skull was grudgingly impressed. Can’t wait for you to see them too.💀 https://t.co/HG2zhVXYtl