As Seen on TV: New Search Tool in NovelistPlus At the Information Desk, we sometimes get questions about the books that are featured on TV or radio shows. The author was talking up their book on Ellen, and you don’t always have time to write down...
On July 16th, 1969, NASA successfully launched the Apollo 11 mission. Four days later, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin became the first Americans to land on the moon. Interested in learning more about space and the Apollo missions? Celebrate the 50th anniversary...
Look at these statements from headline articles in the La Porte Argus in July, 1919. Terminology, capitalization, and what makes headline news can be different. Yet accidents, business, crime, and war still make headlines. Want to read the whole article? It’s on microfilm in the...
A long-standing debate still rages about children using electronic devices and managing screen time. The term ‘screen-time’ refers to the action of children using electronic devices and staring at their screens. Most experts agree that screen time should not be allowed for any children younger...
Planning a big, post-school road trip this summer and looking for things that will keep kids engaged (and behaving) along the way? Audiobooks are a great way to do this! By using the Overdrive or Libby apps offered by the La Porte County Public Library,...
Big Library Read (BLR) is back, and we’re thrilled to announce the winning title is: A Dangerous Act of Kindness by LP Fergusson. This work of historical fiction asks, “What would you risk for a total stranger?” A Dangerous Act of Kindness will be available for unlimited...
Last week, the Library's online streaming site, Kanopy, launched some new features to the Kanopy Kids site. These new updates will allow library customers to access Kanopy Kids with unlimited plays for a rolling 30-days. Some additional new features to Kanopy Kids will include: Parental Controls -...
Jobs in or around 3D printing are more common than most people think--and you don’t need to look to the future to find them. 3D printers create models and prototypes, but did you know that you can also use a 3D printer to create replacement...
The inaugural RosieCon Book Festival was hosted in March at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis. The goal of RosieCon is to “inspire Indiana teens to get excited about reading...
With spring comes more outdoor activities. More outdoor activities lead to possible injuries involving the head and brain. The Traumatic Brain Injury: Hope Through Research publication, put out by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, states that “Traumatic brain injury is the leading cause of...
Need to catch up on Game of Thrones before the end is really near? Want to watch all the Jurassic Park movies at once, or just planning a fun night in? Binge Boxes have got you covered! We've compiled collections of DVDs that are simply better together,...
OverDrive’s Big Library Read has returned for 2019. Big Library Read (BLR), facilitated by OverDrive, is a reading program that connects readers around the world with the same ebook at the same time without any wait lists or holds. It’s easy to join this worldwide digital...
Well Read Black Girl by Glory Edim An inspiring collection of essays by black women writers, curated by the founder of the popular book club Well-Read Black Girl, on the importance of recognizing ourselves in literature. A Mighty Long Way by Carlotta Walls LaNier Breaking her silence at last and...
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="620"] The correspondents, host and executive producer of "Sunday Morning." Michele Crowe/CBS[/caption] CBS Sunday Morning is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Sunday Morning launched Jan. 28, 1979 with Charles Kuralt as anchor. Charles Osgood was named Kuralt's successor in 1994, and held...