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lower gas prices? give money to the poor? bring the soldiers back? make smoking illegal? require everyone to graduate from high school? help keep the earth clean? try to bring peace to the world? OR would you . . .give out more ice cream? make more toys? outlaw gym class? OR would you start by throwing...
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You can help decide! If you're an adult, you're invited to the Mock Caldecot program at Central Library's Browning Events Room this Thursday, Jan. 8 from 8:00 to 11:00 am. We'll look at some of the most highly rated picture books of the year, and discuss and vote for our favorite, using...
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What better for a kid than to make a present for a relative or teacher? And what beloved grandparent, aunt, or parent is not thrilled with something made by the hands of their little darling? Kids get a great feeling of satisfaction from having created their own gift. The libraries have lots of books...
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You're invited to Oaklyn Branch LIbrary for our Mother-Daughter book Discussion! We're meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 to talk about Molly's Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen. This 32-page book is based on an event in the life of one of Barbara Cohen's ancestors. While the reading level is...
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When I was a kid, I loved to prop myself up in a wing chair by the fire, stick my feet out, and read a good book. While I don't have a fireplace in my house, I have established a comfortable little reading ritual for myself when the nights are cool, and this fall I'm reading a few books that...
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Beginning today and running through October 31, Vanderburgh County residents may vote early at several of our EVPL locations: Central Library, McCollough Branch, North Park Branch, Oaklyn Branch, and Red Bank Branch. The hours are Monday through Thursday, 1:00-7:00 PM, and on Friday from 1:00 to 5:00...
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Oaklyn's Chick Lit book discussion group will continue to meet once a month on Wednesdays, but at a new time - 3:30 p.m. We'll also be meeting in the large meeting room, which is directly behind the Information Desk, instead of the Oaklyn Cafe. In addition, December's book, The Beach House...
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Join us for this music and movement program. We will use singing, dancing, musical concepts and stories for educational fun Check out our new times! Wednesdays at Oaklyn Library For 2 and 3 year olds 9:30-10:00 a.m. For 3,4 and 5 year olds 10:15-10:45 a.m.
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Next Tuesday Oaklyn Branch is holding its first mother-daughter book discussion. It's aimed at daughters grades 4-8 and their mothers. Our first topic of discussion will be the Caldecott Award book The Invention of Hugo Cabret . Come to the children's librarians at Oaklyn to get a copy to check...
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...Never fear - we have a support group for you!!! If you're a fan of chick lit, and you're looking for a book discussion, why not try the Oaklyn Chick Lit book discussion? The group meets monthly in the Oaklyn Cafe. We've discussed books by Emily Giffin, Jennifer Weiner, Meg Cabot, Marian...
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Tori Spelling is the daughter of Aaron Spelling - the famous, super-rich producer of classic cheeseball TV hits like Charlie's Angels, Fantasy Island, The Love Boat, Dynasty, and Melrose Place, to name a few. In 2006, Spelling died, and his daughter Tori learned of her father's death via text...