In the November 9, 2010 Kansas City Star, there is an article entitled "When Your Family Gathers for Holiday, Create a Family Health History." [page A1] The Associated Press article talks about the value of spending some holiday family time to question your relatives about your family’s health history.
I am a big fan of the Antiques Road Show. Once in a while I take a look at the things that I have collected over the years and wonder if anything may be of value to someone one day. Well, the Antiques Road Show has only been to town a few times, and who knows when they’ll be back. However, there are other sources at the library to tell me how much I can hope to see from Great Aunt Edna’s Pickle Castor.
Belated congratulations to the MCPL Book Cart Drill Team and Independence Branches for winning First Place in the "Commercial-Other" Division at the Independence Halloween Parade. The Independence Halloween Parade is a rite of passage for many students in the area. Every student that has ever played in an Independence School band can tell you their own thrilling or chilling story of marching in the parade. It may be another parade to some, but for others, it's a tradition. The team did a great job, thanks for representing!
Why does Missouri have the boot heel? Why is Michigan in two parts? How come Texas is so big, but Rhode Island is so small? If you’ve ever wondered about the eccentricities of the 50 states or would like to learn about them, then we have the perfect book for you.
This series of books, in a clear and concise way, shows us how to make the best food choices in the REAL world. The books are well organized, simple to use, and have great illustrations.
One thing I’ve learned since working at Mid Continent Public Library is that there are books written on all kinds of subjects. Some are amusing and some are just, well, out there.
Here’s a list of books that made us cock an eyebrow or run for our library cards:
Famous author, radio personality, and lecturer Dave Ramsey stresses knowing where your money goes, day by day and month by month. The purchase of things like books, magazines, music CD's, and other "library-like" materials fall under a budget category called Miscellaneous, Recreation and Entertainment in the book Total Money Makeoverby Ramsey.
Thanksgiving is a terrific time to rest up, have some fun, and of course, overstuff on turkey. Our staff who lead storytimes also need a break, and they get one during Thanksgiving week. Since many families are traveling and schools are themselves only in session for two days that week, Boardwalk Branch will have no storytimes during the week of November 22nd.
We all hope you will have a great Thanksgiving holiday.
As we honor the men and women who have served in the Armed Force to protect our nation, its people, and its values, we can share the meaning of this special day with our children.
The library has just finished editing their publication, Christian Fiction Authors. You can pick up a copy at your local branch. It lists hundreds of Christian fiction authors and the series of books they have written. Series are listed by name, and the titles are in order so you can follow the story from beginning to end. The catalog is so nice because you can mark what books you have read and make notes about your favorites.
