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Jesse Owens: An American Hero

February is Black History Month. As I was musing on the subject over the weekend, I was reminded of a report I wrote and read aloud to my class in 6th grade. The assignment was straightforward; we all had to choose a historically important African-American, do a bit of research in the library, and tell the class a bit about his or her life and accomplishments. Most of my classmates chose Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., or George Washington Carver, all of whom did great things, I  might add.

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Reading Between the Lines: The Pros and Cons of eBooks

You can purchase a Barnes and Noble Nook for as little as $99 and an Amazon Kindle for just $79. Most tablets give you access to apps that allow you to download and read books on them directly, letting you bypass a dedicated eReader altogether.

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2012 Is the Year of the Dragon

January 23rd marked the first day of the Chinese New Year, a 15-day celebration of hope, renewal, and good fortune. According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2012 is the year of the Dragon, the 5th of 12 symbolic animal signs. If you were born in 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, or 2000, your sign is the mighty dragon.

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Upstairs or Downstairs

The North Independence Branch is now open! Two floors of materials and a Children's wing are just waiting to be discovered by you.

Just for Kids

The new North Independence Branch has an entire area dedicated to kids. A special storytime area is just one of the features that makes young readers want to return time after time.

Study Rooms

The North Independence Branch has reservable rooms for patrons who need quiet study time. There are also computers available to check your e-mail or access the internet.

The North Independence Branch Staff

The North Independence Branch Staff

Are you looking for an item? An answer? A suggestion? This group is here to help. If your branch staff doesn't know the answer to your question, they likely know where to help you look. All you have to do is ask.