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Keith Richards … as a librarian?

Posted on April 6, 2010 by

I just read this article in the Times (an English paper) about how Keith Richards really wants to be a librarian! In this article “It’s only books ‘n’ shelves but I like it” Keith goes on to mention how he … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther King Jr Day

Posted on January 18, 2010 by

We’re closed today. Take a moment and listen to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. give his famous “I Have a Dream” speech and see why he most definitely deserved to win the Nobel Peace Prize. You can check out his … Continue reading →

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Michael Jackson Dies

Posted on June 26, 2009 by

I guess you’d have to be living under a stone not to know that Michael Jackson passed away yesterday of cardiac arrest. There’s an article on CNN’s website with more information about Michael and what kept him in the spotlight, … Continue reading →

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Today in 1789

Posted on April 30, 2009 by

On April 30, 1789, George Washington, standing on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York, took his oath of office as the first President of the United States. “As the first of every thing, in our … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s first 100 days press conference

Posted on April 29, 2009 by

Each time a new president comes into office, they give a press conference to mark off their first hundred days. This year the press conference is scheduled for 8 p.m. today. Here are some books by or about our newest … Continue reading →

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Stephen Hawking unwell

Posted on April 20, 2009 by

Stephen Hawking is one of the most famous physicists known to the world. His principal fields of research are theoretical cosmology and quantum gravity. Sounds fascinating, doesn’t it? Not only is Stephen Hawking the most famous physicist, he is also … Continue reading →

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Duncan Hines’ birthday is today!

Posted on March 26, 2009 by

Duncan Hines, best know for his cake mixes, celebrated his birth today in 1880 and he died Mar. 15, 1959. He was a restaurant and food critic and he wrote quite a few books (which are mostly out of print), … Continue reading →

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Last Known Photo of Abraham Lincoln

Posted on March 11, 2009 by

I just saw this news article about what people think may be the last photo ever taken of Abraham Lincoln. I just thought I should share it because what they claim is Abraham Lincoln is this tiny blurry image. Too … Continue reading →

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Black History Month: Jackie Robinson

Posted on February 10, 2009 by

Here are some books that we own here about Jackie Robinson: Jackie Robinson : a biography by Arnold Rampersad Biography – R662r Jackie Robinson : a life remembered by Maury Allen Biography – R6624a There are quite a few other … Continue reading →

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Black History Month: Martin Luther King Jr.

Posted on February 5, 2009 by

Here are some books that Chili owns about Martin Luther King Jr: Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr. : his life and crusade in pictures by Charles Johnson & Bob Adelman NEW 323.092 J66r The words of Martin Luther King, Jr. … Continue reading →

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