Friday, March 30, 2012

Adventures of Sheldon

The Library recently added a copy of The Adventures of Sheldon, a newly published children's picture book.  Author Brianna Harelson first created the Sheldon character as a clay animation for a video project in the Visual Communications Technology program at Century. Sheldon was such a hit as a claymation character, that when Harelson and fellow Alum Michael Berglund needed another project idea, they decided to use the colorful indigo blue Sheldon to develop their own children's storybook and audio track. Harelson wrote the story while Berglund sketched and designed all the illustrations. For more information about The Adventures of Sheldon go to http://www.agamamedia.com or view this Life to the Max video of the author reading Sheldon aloud at BusyBees Child Care.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Downloadable Audiobooks

Listen to a book while you enjoy the spring weather!  The Library has purchased new downloadable audiobooks through Audiobooks from EBSCO.   We have a variety of classics, science fiction, and popular titles.  You can use the free Download Manager program to download these to your computer or iPod or MP3 player. EBSCO provides complete directions on how to do this.

You can find Audiobooks from EBSCO from the library home page by going to the middle tab, Articles, Databases & More, and choosing our Databases A-Z list.  The titles are also listed in our catalog.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Spring Break Library Hours

Catch up with your classes during spring break by using the library!   The library will be open March 12-16 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.  We will be closed on Saturday, March 17.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Beware the Ides of March!

In association with the “Ides of March”, the library display case is highlighting books on murder, mystery, power, and betrayal! Check out the selections from your favorite mystery writers featuring Tom Clancy, Michael Connelly, James Patterson, Patricia Cornwell and more.

Historically the Ides of March fall on March 15 which marks the assassination of Julius Caesar after a soothsayer's warning. In modern times, the Ides of March has taken on sinister implications of menace and doom because the date has been imbued with a sense of foreboding.

Cozy up with a good mystery for the chilly month of March!

Monday, March 5, 2012

Free Resources for Women's History Month

One of our online vendors, Gale, is offering free resources for Women's History Month.  You can find biographies, a timeline, and excerpts from selected books.