“Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him.” ― Maya Angelou
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The Library of Congress ca 1949
A two-part film about 30 minutes long in total. Produced ca 1949 it gives basic facts about the library and its purpose as well as some history and information about ongoing projects (at the time!). Part 1 [iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/3_5E-YkrHwc” align=”center” mode=”normal” autoplay=”no” maxwidth=”600″] Part 2 [iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/oXxlrLOx36g” align=”center” mode=”normal” autoplay=”no” maxwidth=”600″]
Need a cake pan or snowshoes? Go to your Library!
The age of a library full of books is gone… and now libraries are more important to their communities than ever. Whether you live near North Haven Conn. (they check out cake pans to patrons), Biddeford, ME (you can get snowshoes), or Ann Arbor, MI (telescopes & microscopes), libraries are expanding like never before, so […]
13 Things Librarians Won’t Tell You (But Every Reader Needs to Know)
From Kim in Okeechobee comes this post suggestion. You can visit Readers Digest to get the complete story. Find out how to get the most out of your library card, and what’s really in those book drops.
Banned Book Week
Banned Book Week Display at the Sebring Library For more information visit Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read
The Library of Alexandria and it’s Legacy
A History Channel episode entitled “The Library of Alexandria and it’s Legacy“. The documentary is about 47 minutes long. “At its height, the library was said to possess nearly half a million scrolls, and, although historians debate the precise number, the highest estimates claim 400,000 scrolls while the most conservative estimates are as low as […]
Moving and Shaking It at the Library by Samantha Gambill
Your library is committed to serving you in every capacity possible. In addition to the obvious, we provide a comfortable and safe space for people to read, study, and relax. We have a meeting room for non-profit organizations. We offer computers, free Wi-Fi, and online services to the public. Libraries put on programs for children […]
Love Books? Visit The Book Labyrinth!
Of course you do. You’re at the library! What if you’re not at the library? Chances are you love books so much you search them out. You find new book stores, flea markets, garage sales and used book stores. The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles covers 20,000 square feet and has a back room with […]
Washington, D.C. vending machine dispenses free books!
“A vending machine is usually where a person buys snacks and drinks. In Washington, D.C., some vending machines are providing a new snack: free children’s books. The Book Vending Machine program is the first of its kind in the U.S. It is the newest addition to “Soar with Reading”, a literacy program started five years […]
Florida Celebrates National Library Card Sign-Up Month
“In celebration of National Library Card Sign-Up Month, Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner is encouraging Floridians to sign up for a library card and explore the many resources and educational opportunities Florida libraries have to offer to residents.” “Today’s modern libraries offer many services to residents and having a library card is like a […]