May 23, 2013
by RFCarpenter
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The most common question we get in the Sights & Sounds Department is: “How the heck did you guys pick Jurassic Park over Singin’ in the Rain? Are you morons?” Some people prefer to call us idiots. Others go with imbeciles or nincompoops. You … Continue reading
May 22, 2013
by Kim
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Confessions of a Sociopath: A Life Spent Hiding in Plain Sight by M. E. Thomas Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending by Elizabeth Dunn & Michael Norton The Last of the Doughboys: The Forgotten Generation and Their Forgotten World War by … Continue reading
May 22, 2013
by Mrs B
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Only two more weeks till Summer Reading Challenge starts! The theme this year is Groundbreaking Reads. The word ‘groundbreaking’ can mean new, never attempted, or pioneering. I like to think if you’ve never tried something before, it’s new to you, … Continue reading
May 16, 2013
by SJCPL Techs
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This year marks the beginning of a new creation. The Library Technicians at the St. Joseph County Public Library have come together to create an ongoing blog of technical tips. These tips will involve past, current, or future technology. Tips … Continue reading
May 15, 2013
by Kim
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I’m getting ready for SJCPL’s Summer Reading Challenge, which starts June 3rd and runs through August 3rd. The theme for the adult program this year, Groundbreaking Reads, is open-ended and can apply to lots of different things, since books can … Continue reading
May 9, 2013
by hank
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One Friday, back in the day when I was attending IU, a guy in my dorm asked me if his friend from Oberlin College could sleep in my room a couple of nights. This used to be quite common as … Continue reading
May 8, 2013
by Angela L
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“Go ahead and laugh at Detroit. Because you are laughing at yourself.” – Charles LeDuff, Detroit: An American Autopsy About a year ago, I was doing my library school practicum at a newspaper library in South Texas. As a former … Continue reading
May 7, 2013
by Kim
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Foal Play by Kathryn O’Sullivan Hell or Richmond by Ralph Peters A House Divided by Kimberla Lawson Roby Into the Void by Tim Lebbon Long Live the King by Fay Weldon Murder as a Fine Art by David Morrell Red Moon by Benjamin Percy Screwed: A Novel by Eoin Colfer … Continue reading
May 1, 2013
by Angela L
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Critically acclaimed American novelist Chris Bohjalian is the author of 16 books, including eight New York Times bestsellers. His works have been translated into over 25 languages and three have become movies. Born on August 12, 1961 in White Plains, New … Continue reading
April 30, 2013
by Alex Schrumpf
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If you are wondering about the title, I originally started writing this blog back in December. Me being lazy, I decided that the title was still captivating enough, mainly because of the confusion as to why I am using the … Continue reading
