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    Music and Dancing and All That Jazz

    If it weren't for iconic dancer and choreographer Ann Reinking, there'd be an Ann Reinking-shaped hole in the middle of American culture -- and in the middle of the movie "Annie."

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    Happy Birthday, Isaac Asimov!

    Contemporary science fiction recommendations for fans of a founder of the genre.

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    New Year, Same You

    After the dumpster-fire of year of suffering that was 2020, start off fresh in 2021 by rethinking the urge to make resolutions and embrace who you already are.

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    New Year’s Fiction

    If thrillers, literary or historical fiction are more your speed, here’s a list of reads set on or around New Year’s Eve!

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    New Year’s Romances

    Be inspired to fall in love, travel through time, and set new goals with this list of New Year's romances.

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    Caldecott Read-In Goes Virtual

    Check out our librarians' favorite picks to win the 2021 Caldecott Award.

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    Fact and Fiction Recommends Winter 2021

    Reading recommendations from the Fact and Fiction department Librarians at Main Library.

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    Celebrate the Winter Solstice with Archeoastronomy!

    Learn about the ancient structures built to observe astronomical phenomena!

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    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resources for Grades PreK-3

    Explore these titles and find out more about one of the greatest leaders of our time, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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    If You Like Historical Fiction

    If you liked these five historical fiction books, chances are you will like these other five!

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    Where the Wild Things Are and Other Notable Works by Maurice Sendak

    Keen observations on notable works by beloved children's book author and illustrator Maurice Sendak.

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    Ruth Bader Ginsblog

    In her twenty-five years on the Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg has become both an influential jurist and a pop culture icon, and the library has books about her that are as idiosyncratic as she is.

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    Dealing With Death Through Picture Books

    Talking about death, loss and grief is difficult for most adults, let alone children.

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    Pacific Rim Uprising and the Like

    The upcoming release of the Universal Pictures film “Pacific Rim Uprising” on March 23, 2018 inspires a new look into past Sci-Fi gems involving Alien Invasions, Robots and unwinnable struggles.

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    Take the 101 Picture Book Challenge Today

    We picked 101 of our favorite picture books and we want you to read them too! Our list includes classics, new titles and everything in between.

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    Journey in His Shoes

    Have you seen our #GetToKnowTLCPL social media campaign? In this blog, we're inviting you to get to know Library staffer James Dickerson and an upcoming exhibit he's a part of, March 15-17.

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    Two Librarians, Too Many Books: It’s Women’s History Month, Y’all!

    It’s Women’s History Month, y’all! I, for one, can’t think of a worthier topic to chat endlessly about. So in celebration, Katie and I got together to talk about the female authors who have captivated us through the written word and inspired us in our own lives. The following conversation is a lightly-edited-for-clarity transcription of that chat.

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    Read the Movie, Watch the Book, Spring 2018 Edition

    Great books make great films … hopefully!?

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    Let’s Get Creative! Nonfiction Books for Masters and Enthusiasts Alike

    Explore a variety of resources designed to spark artistic inspiration.

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    Afternoon with the Monster: 200 Years of Frankenstein

    Originally published anonymously on January 1, 1818, the legend of how Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley first conceived of Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus is as famous as the Monster it immortalized.

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    Youth Art Month: It All Starts With a Simple Box of Crayons

    March is Youth Art Month at your Library! Make time to get unplugged and immersed in some family art time.

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    Never Too Early To Think Spring!

    Think spring gardens, warm sunshine, blossoms, sprouts, and gentle breezes.

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    Library Book Discussion Transforms

    Libraries transform and this transforming experience is what reading has been about for the Heatherdowns Branch book discussions.

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    A Minimalist Approach to Living

    What would your life be like with less stuff?

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    Organizing Your Life: Home Edition

    Clear out the clutter, tidy up, and get organized!

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