Next month’s Graphic Novel Symposium can’t come soon enough. As you probably know, we have a considerable collection of graphic novels, comic books and Manga in our library. But did you realize the collections includes lots of nonfiction books that cover a wide range of academic subjects too? These titles can serve as accessible entry… Continue reading Graphic Novels: More Than Stories
Author: Kate Lapinski
Future Moraine Students Do Research (and Have Fun!) at the Library
On Thursday afternoon, the library welcomed 2 groups of summer campers and their counselors for a little time travel learning. The younger set enjoyed stories and coloring, while the older kids went through issues of Life magazine from decades past, and made collages about how the things they use every day have developed in the… Continue reading Future Moraine Students Do Research (and Have Fun!) at the Library
World Refugee Day: June 20
There are over 43 million refugee and internally displaced people around the world. The United Nations established the 20th of June as World Refugee Day “to honor the courage, strength and determination of women, men and children who are forced to flee their homes under threat of persecution, conflict and violence.” The UN Refugee Agency… Continue reading World Refugee Day: June 20
70th Anniversary of D-Day
June 6, 1944 – June 6, 2014 Friday marks the 70th Anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy. As people all over the world honor the sacrifices made on that momentous day, here are a couple of great resources that will let you see, hear, and watch the story unfold: 1944: D-Day and the Normandy Invasion,… Continue reading 70th Anniversary of D-Day
A Good Reason to Stay up Late: Total Lunar Eclipse
In less than five hours (starting at about 1 AM), the moon will pass behind the Earth. As long as the sky is clear enough, the event will be visible here. Get live coverage and commentary from NASA. Or, if you’re really interested The Adler Planetarium is having a FREE Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party!