Christmas and other seasonal holidays are once again knocking at our doors. Many of these occasions require the giving of a gift. Gifts are not compulsory, but it is a nice way of saying "Thank you," "You are loved," "You are special," "Season’s Greetings," etc...
Einstein's Greatest Blunder?... Turns Out He Might Have Been Right After All
According to the Big Bang Theory, one-millionth of a second after the explosion, our universe has continued to expand for the last 15 billion years. As you try to wrap your head around that, keep in mind that the universe was also insanely hot (more than a trillion degrees) because all particles in the universe were very high energy.
Ah, Fall. The leaves turn beautiful shades of yellow, orange, and brown, the days are cooler, but not so cool that you can’t enjoy a Saturday afternoon at a college football game, and of course, the Fall Classic, better known as the World Series. The 108th World Series featured the NL West Division winner San Francisco Giants against the AL Central Division winner Detroit Tigers. Whether you realize it or not, this World Series has a strong Kansas City connection.
Running Buddies: Choosing Companions for Your Literary Marathon
There are two sets of people that you will interact with next month when you race away from the sound of the starting pistol into the epic Day One of Nanowrimo. One set of people is imaginary, the other real.
Cast your vote at the Boardwalk Branch and have your voices heard in this year’s Kids Vote Presidential Election. Tell us who you think ought to be President, and let’s see if the rest of America feels the way kids in our libraries do. Also, be sure to weigh in on our important issues survey to find out what kids feel are the most important issues facing us today.
Ballots will be available in the Boardwalk Branch though Election Day, November 6th, and our winner will be announced and posted on November 7th. Stop by and vote today!
The first time one enrolls to vote can be considered one of the rites of passage into the adult world. Voting can be a mystifying experience. One can feel very strongly about a candidate and find the other an absolute wash out, or...have no partiality to either candidate or the party they represent. What to do, what to do?
EbzB Productions Presents: War Bonds: The Songs and Letters of World War II
War Bonds: The Songs and Letters of World War II is a musical remembrance of America through one of the world's greatest conflicts. Walk in the shoes of those who made history, and appreciate what life was like for those at the front and for those at home. Join us for a nostalgic trip back to the 40's, featuring personal letters and headline news of the period, this is when the greatest generation stepped up and sacrificed themselves for freedom and democracy.
You may think that aromatic quality in the air is due to the change is season, but really, it's something else-creativity igniting all around you. Next month is November, widely known as National Novel Writing Month or Nanowrimo- the wild literary endeavor where participants frantically write 50,000 words of fiction in 30 caffeine-fueled days (and many nights). In October, writers begin their stretches and breathing exercises in preparation for this month-long marathon of words.
