Oak Grove Branch

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Expectations Accept Change

What affect does your previous experience have on what you are doing now? Is it possible that what you expect from something shapes your reaction to what you receive? I think this is very much the case, and I’m not the only one. For instance, recently there was a report on NPR about the relationship between expectations and reactions, and what becomes of that when people purposely raise or lower them.

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Electric Cars: A Future Still in the Making

The other day I was browsing YouTube, like I frequently do. I usually ignore whatever advertisements are on the homepage, but for once there was one that caught my eye. It was advertising an all-electric vehicle for approximately $21,000. It also had a statistic that said 112 MPGe. I had no idea what this meant, but since I will be graduating from college soon and would like a new vehicle, this ad was music to my eyes. "SOLD!" I proclaimed as I clicked on the ad.

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Google Maps Easter Eggs

I would like to point out a couple of neat Easter Eggs with Google Maps. For those of you who don’t know, Easter Eggs are random things that software developers put into programs or video games for random amusement. For example, I was once playing a game titled "Call of Duty: Finest Hour," and I found a flying saucer in one level.

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The Oak Grove Branch

The Oak Grove Branch

The current Oak Grove Branch opened in 1990. Previous homes of the Oak Grove Branch included a school auditorium and a shopping center. Last year, 104,915 patrons visited the library.

Patrons enjoy an art display.

Art at the Library

There are artists all over the metro area. Some of them end up with their work on the library walls. These patrons are checking out the work of some the young artists in Oak Grove.

The Oak Grove Staff

The Oak Grove 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.

Creating art at the library.

Learn Something New

There are many ways to learn at the library. Books, movies, music, databases, events, classes, and more are all here waiting to teach you something new today.