Are you looking for ways to get inspired to do your share in taking care of the environment? Come to the library and browse the periodicals section. A favorite of mine is E - The Environmental Magazine. This is a bi-monthly “clearinghouse” of information, news, and resources for people concerned about the environment.
Magazines - a Source for Fabulously Fun Fall Projects
Autumn comes to us with bright colors, cool nights, warm days, and the smell of apple pie. In this season, we can learn how to plant cool season vegetables, create a fantastic fall garden, and learn about garden fences, to name a few articles in the magazine Garden Gate.
Other magazines with great ideas for autumn include:
School is back in session, and that means another round of research papers to get started on, whether it’s high school or college. Luckily, the Mid-Continent Public Library has a vast amount of online resources to help you get started on these papers. One in particular is the Academic Search Premier database located under the heading Magazines and Periodicals in our research databases.
The Antioch branch has a first-rate selection of newspapers. The newspapers are definitely being used as each week they are mixed up and out of order. Sometimes the entire collection is left sitting on the floor. Many people photocopy newspaper articles, and sometimes customers cut out the articles they want. This should not happen, but it does. The most popular ones are USA Today, Kansas City Star, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and St Louis Post Dispatch.
There are many great magazines available through the Mid-Continent Public Library. Due to the many titles and great variety, going to each branch in search for a magazine that interests you can take a lot of time. With a few simple steps in the online catalog, you can find all 1,854 magazines titles that we provide.
Contrary to popular misperception, readership in magazines is actually increasing according to Magazine Publishers of America (MPA). The popularity of the internet hasn’t vanquished the magazine reader. According to MPA, 96% of adults under the age of 35 are among the most dedicated readers.
Do you need to finish up (or maybe even start on) your Christmas shopping list? Many hot items on everyone's Christmas wish list this year are electronics. These items might include cell phones, computers, flat screen televisions, GPS devices, Blu-ray players, MP3 players, E-book readers, and PlayStation consoles.
There are so many products out there, and it's difficult to know which one is the best one to spend your money on.
The next time someone comes knocking on your door trying to sell you magazines, think of your local library. The Liberty Branch has over 375 magazines to browse through to fit your every need.
The current issue of each magazine can be read in the branch, but the back issues may be checked out for 28 days. Just another way to save your money, and enjoy your library’s resources!
I was surprised to get the latest issue of U.S. News & World Report in the mail. It had a cover that said it was not only the latest issue, but the last. They will no longer be printed, but will available online. I've heard a number of little bits of information about the magazine industry lately.
Two plastic pink flamingos ridden by scantily clad Barbie dolls! I see this in a storefront window on my way to work every day. After 17 years of this bizarre sight, it makes a person flamingo crazy. So tacky, yet so cool.
Those famous pink wonders were the brainchild of designer Don Featherstone back in 1957. The Union Products company manufactured them until 2006. Another company purchased the copyright and the molds, so never fear - you can make your own flamingo display. Just try to top the Barbie display - it won't be easy!
