In honor of Banned Books Week, which ends today, every Staff Pick of the Week this month has featured Banned Books. This is the last one, we promise. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of books that people have attempted to ban, but we believe you should choose what you read – […]
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Think of the successful leaders you know. They probably have one trait in common – the ability to communicate effectively. This FREE six-week Youth Leadership Program, sponsored and conducted by members of the Conackamack Toastmasters, will be held Tuesday evenings from September 30th through November 4that the Main Library. Young Adults ages, 13 […]
Yesterday kicked off Banned Books Week! In case you haven’t been around the library lately, we are making it very easy for you to find and read banned books, as our current display contains some of the most banned or challenged book of the last decade. Banned books are books that […]
In honor of Banned Books Week, which starts tomorrow, every Staff Pick of the Week this month will feature Banned Books. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of books that people have attempted to ban, but we believe you should choose what you read – not someone else. Young Adult books […]
Join us on Saturday, October 11 for a discussion of Defending Jacob by William Landay. New members always welcome! Meetings take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Andy Barber has been an assistant district attorney for two decades. His quiet suburb is stunned by a […]
Are you thinking about taking the MCAT? If so you should know that the test is changing in 2015. The Library has materials for the current test and the 2015 test, so don’t worry we have you covered! Check out Call Number 378.1662 MCA. We think the following links will […]
Banned books are books that have been removed from the shelves of a library, bookstore, or classroom due to controversial content. A book may be challenged (an attempt to ban) or banned on political, religious, sexual, or social grounds. The acts of banning or challenging a book are a serious […]
Join in the American Library Association’s Library Card Contest! Here’s the basics, and go to their site for full details! “September is Library Card Sign-up Month and we want to know how you use your library card to learn, explore, or even just to relax. Or maybe your library card just […]
We have some great events happening this week. Will you have to be paying for college soon? Are you already? Do you want help with your resume and cover writing skills? Or maybe you just want to take it easy and enjoy this week’s free movie Draft Day. How to Pay […]
In honor of Banned Books Week happening later this month, every Staff Pick of the Week this month will feature Banned Books. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of books that people have attempted to ban, but we believe you should choose what you read – not someone else. Young Adult […]