Tonight there will be a Lunar Eclipse that will result in a Blood Moon. NASA’s website has some great information about it, and links to other webpages about the eclipse. EarthSky.org also provides a decent short FAQ about the eclipse. If you’re interested in learning more about astronomy, check out […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It is time to vote for your favorite Young Adult books of 2014! The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) will be announcing the “Teens’ Top Ten” titles of 2014 on October 20th. Voting will be held from August 15 – October 18, 2014. click here to VOTE NOW!
The winners of the Library’s 2014 Young Adults Spark a Reaction Summer Reading Program have been selected and notified. Thank you again to all of the tweens and teens that participated. We hope that everyone had fun at the Library this summer!
The 2014 “Spark a Reaction” summer reading program for young adults, ages 11 – 18 has now ended. The grand raffle drawing will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2014. All three winners will be notified by phone. Good luck everyone!
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 4th at the Main Library. Young […]
Email notifications were sent out to all participants indicating that the 2014 Summer Reading Buddies Program has ended. All materials are now available for pick-up at the Main Library. Teen Buddies may pick-up their volunteer hour letter and certificate at the Adult Reference Desk. Little Buddies may pick-up their certificates […]