Today marks the passing of one of the great minds of mathematics. Katherine Johnson, a mathematician at NASA during the Space Race, contributed to projects such as America’s first human space flight, the first moon landing, and the Space Shuttle. In 2015 she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor given to civilians,… Continue reading Katherine Johnson 1918 – 2020
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science
The United Nations has designated February 11th as International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day that highlights how important it is to encourage a new generation of women to enter into the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. International Day of Women and Girls in Science aims to break down harmful… Continue reading International Day of Women and Girls in Science
National News Literacy Week
With so much talk about “fake news”, how do you know what’s real and what’s fake? The best way is to polish up your critical thinking muscles and learn some news literacy skills! January 27th – 31st is National News Literacy Week, a joint effort from the News Literacy Project (NLP) and the E.W. Scripps… Continue reading National News Literacy Week
I’m GLAD I Can Evaluate Science News
Despite my love of all things science, I’m often frustrated by how scientific discoveries get reported to the public. Studies are often oversimplified, misrepresented, blown out of proportion, or taken out of context to encourage readers to click on a headline. And since science influences so much of our lives, misinformation can be dangerous. Okay,… Continue reading I’m GLAD I Can Evaluate Science News
“I Want to Drive to Campus in Cold Weather for a DVD”, Said No One Ever
You ever think, “I’d like to watch a movie, but I don’t want to pay for it or leave the house”? Don’t worry, the library understands. Better yet, we don’t judge. You can stay home AND warm while simultaneously NOT violating any piracy laws by streaming video through the library! Being lawful has never been… Continue reading “I Want to Drive to Campus in Cold Weather for a DVD”, Said No One Ever
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), a day to honor those who were lost to anti-transgender violence. TDOR began in 1999 as a vigil honoring the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman that had been killed the previous year. It has since become an annual tradition used to remember other members of the… Continue reading Transgender Day of Remembrance
No Disney +? No problem!
Don’t feel bad if you can’t jump on the Disney+ bandwagon- many of your favorite Disney classics are right here at the library. We may not have The Mandalorian, but we can certainly satisfy your need for Star Wars films. And best of all, they’re free when you show your Moraine Valley ID at the… Continue reading No Disney +? No problem!
Make it a Hobbit to Look for the Science
November 11th marks the 65th anniversary of the publication of The Two Towers, the second book in J.R.R. Tolkien’s famous Lord of the Rings trilogy. Central to the story are the Hobbits, peaceful, large-footed people of short stature that love the comforts of home. Most people accept that Middle Earth and its inhabitants are fantasy,… Continue reading Make it a Hobbit to Look for the Science
Science is Snow Laughing Matter
I’m not going to lie, the snow certainly has some nerve to arrive this early in the season. But since it’s here, we should look at the chemistry behind snowflakes. Let’s learn some SCIENCE! Hey, where are you going? This is cool, I promise! According to the American Chemical Society, all snowflakes start as a… Continue reading Science is Snow Laughing Matter
Stream These Horror Flicks to Your Device and Watch Them from Behind the Couch
Need some spine-tingling entertainment during this spooky week? You can stream these right to your device with Hoopla. Just don’t blame us if you have to sleep with the light on! The Thing on the Doorstep is a psychological horror film based on the story by H.P. Lovecraft (of Cthulhu fame). Did you say silent… Continue reading Stream These Horror Flicks to Your Device and Watch Them from Behind the Couch