Each year before Armistice Day, the North Platte art students work on patriotic drawings. The school has a special event for Veterans Day, and invites area veterans to the school to be recoginzed. People who come to the event can see the art on display.
A BIG thank you to Cedar Creek Elementary School. They joined us on Dec.16th with Christmas Carols and cheer as a thank you gift for our classroom participation at their school. Thanks again Cedar Creek!
Santa made a surprise appearance at the North Oak Branch. Children, both young and old, enjoyed a story, a craft, and a chance to sit on Santa's lap! Jim "Two Crows" Wallen, aka Santa presented A Visit with Santa on December 16th at 10:30 AM. He was a hit as he told the story of how Santa got his reindeer. He helped the children with their crafts, and talked with everyone until show time.
We had our semi-annual Teen Programmers workshop today, entitled "Creativity in Action". Let me tell you, we are a seriously crafty group. If you are one of the teens who looks forward to our regularly scheduled programs, you should start getting excited NOW! I had the pleasure to learn a variety of skills today from some really talented people. What did you learn?!, you may be asking. Well...
The twenty-six maps included in this book reflect the history of the Jewish people with special dedication to the Jews of Russia. These maps not only depict places, countries, cities, etc., but they include a timeline of Soviet Jewry.
Maybe, when it has no real paper pages. If so, MCPL has thousands and thousands of non-book books. You can have books on tape, books on CDs, electronic downloadable audiobooks; then, you can listen to them on your computer or MP3/IPOD player, downloadable e-books that you can read on your computer, and of course, books made into movies. All of these formats are available at all branches, and are part of our system in order to serve the widest possible audience and user base for our services.
Aristotle, thank you for agreeing to be interviewed. Your popping corn will be delivered to your cave shortly. I promise it is most delicious. First question, I went to Purdue, I am a Boilermaker, what school did you go to?
Boilermaker? Nevermind. Observation is my school and I go to school every day.
I have heard that you were the last person to acquire all knowledge.
Yes. I have swam the deepest seas the sciences have to offer.
Hello Mid-Continent Public Library North Independence Branch, this is Jean. Sorry we are unable to accept your call at this time.
You will completely understand what we have been doing when you walk through the doors of our new home. It is beautiful, and it is your library. We will be thrilled to see you again. Until then, hang your stockings and say your prayers, 'cause Santa Claus comes tonight. (He's bringing you a new library!)