by Dennis Schatz & Andrew Fraknoi, Astronomers/Educators “On April 8, 2024, there will be a spectacular total eclipse of the Sun, visible on a narrow path that stretches from western Mexico through Texas, and then northeastward toward New York, New England and eastern Canada. In such a total eclipse, the Moon exactly covers the Sun,… Continue reading 2024 Total Solar Eclipse – April 8, 2024
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Spooky Season is here!
The Spooky season is upon us! Check out scary movies and frightful music available for free on Hoopla. Create your free account using your MVCC email. Select Moraine Valley Community College as your library and use your MVCC username in place of a library card #. Need help? Ask A Librarian!
The Great Outdoors
Written by Kirsten Weir Psychological research is advancing our understanding of how time in nature can improve our mental health and sharpen our cognition. From a stroll through a city park to a day spent hiking in the wilderness, exposure to nature has been linked to a host of benefits, including improved attention, lower stress,… Continue reading The Great Outdoors
Loneliness
What is Loneliness? Definitions from Dr. Bell Washington, child and adolescent psychiatrist working with Centurion and also in private practice in North Carolina and Dr. Clark, adult outpatient psychiatrist at Prisma Health in Greenville, South Carolina, and associate clinical professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine-Greenville. “Loneliness is essentially the feeling of… Continue reading Loneliness
INFLATION
INFLATION Saving money during times of inflation What is inflation? Definition: Persistent increases in the general level of prices. It can be seen as a devaluing of the worth of money. (From The Penguin Dictionary of Economics) Simply stated: Everything costs more! Here are some cost saving tips from your MVCC library: Entertainment Savings: FREE ebooks,… Continue reading INFLATION