A white woman with dark hair and glasses stands in front of a wall with several words in 3d on it. The word 'BOOK' is centered over her head.
Kimberly Hirsh in front of the wall of words at
Planet Word Museum in Washington, DC

Hi there! I'm Kimberly Hirsh. My pronouns are she/ her/hers. I'm somebody's mom. I work as a school librarian. I have a PhD in information and library science. I love to read, play tabletop and video games, and make things. I used to perform in theater and improv comedy and I may one day again. I have been extremely online since 1993 and still enjoy tinkering on the web. I manage multiple chronic illnesses. I'm married to my kid's dad. We have a cat.

Want to get in touch? You can reach me by email.

Recent posts

[caption id=“attachment_6238” align=“aligncenter” width=“840”]Beeyatch cross-stitch My choice of craft reveals a lot about my emotional state. Cross-stitch = rage. Crochet = anxiety.[/caption]

Little known facts about The Incredible Hulk, according to my almost-two-year-old:

  1. He plays soccer.
  2. He has a yellow parasol.
  3. He can turn into a hawk.
  4. He can swim, too.
  5. He's a big shark.

You know you’re from Durham when your toddler distinguishes food trucks from all other trucks. #portlandofthepiedmont #bullcity

Fundamental parenting truth: the night before you plan to commit to eating healthier is the night your child will not sleep. (This message brought to you by cookies in the office breakroom and stevia-sweetened soda.)

[caption id=“attachment_6223” align=“aligncenter” width=“840”]Pumpkin Spice coffee and donuts Equinox celebration[/caption]

Let's party like it's 2016.

Pokemon Go Friend Code 7480 5774 3887

Because I still know some people who are into it and because it’s super fun to play with my kid, I’m back on Pokemon Go. Here’s my code if you want to be friends:Β 7480 5774 3887

Dresser - Before and after

The top of my dresser has been a mess for weeks. Took less than 15 minutes to get it in shape while the kid was napping.

Dear LIS researchers of the early oughts, Second Life is not a game. Please stop clogging up my literature search results. Thanks!

All you really need to know about me to understand me is that my high school years were bookended by Clueless andΒ 10 Things I Hate About You.Β