Browsing Date: October 2008 (9)
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On Sunday, Tony Hillerman , the writer who brought the southwest and the Navajo Indian nation to life for many readers, died at the age of 83. I began reading his books many… continue reading Tony Hillerman
By written by Anne L. October 28, 2008
Regular readers of the New York Times may have read this week's article "From the Streets to the Libraries" which described why so many public libraries are buying… continue reading Street Lit at the Free Library
By written by Anne L. October 25, 2008 19
As you may have noticed, we have a presidential election quickly approaching. With less than two weeks until you cast your ballot, it’s crunch time. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the… continue reading It's crunch time for voters
By written by Shannon G October 22, 2008 4
The nominees for the National Book Awards were announced on Wednesday morning, and we were excited to see two of the authors from our fall series on the list! Marilynne Robinson’s Home was… continue reading National Book Award Nominees Announced
By written by Shannon G October 17, 2008
Congratulations to the Please Touch Museum , which is currently celebrating its move to a gloriously restored Memorial Hall in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. One of my favorite exhibits… continue reading Centennial Collection and Please Touch Museum
By written by Anne L. October 15, 2008 6
The New York Times has just announced the 2008 winner for the Nobel Prize for Literature: Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio . The Free Library currently owns a limited… continue reading Nobel Laureate named for Literature
By written by Anne L. October 9, 2008 6
The Free Library is pleased to announce a new addition to our Downloadable Media options: MP3 formatted audiobooks are now available for checkout! This collection includes many classics as… continue reading MP3 Audiobooks Now Available for Download
By written by Jen W. October 6, 2008 30
What better day than October 1, the first of a celebrated spooky month, to open an exhibition on the oft-macabre writer, Edgar Allan Poe? Parkway Central Library’s Rare Book Department is… continue reading Rare Book Department Celebrates Edgar Allan Poe
By written by Administrator October 2, 2008 3
This week, libraries across the country are "celebrating" Banned Books Week. Beginning in 1982, the American Library Association, along with booksellers, publisher and… continue reading Banned Books Week
By written by Anne L. October 1, 2008 27