It’s no secret that Hollywood loves to take inspiration from books. From Harry Potter to The Hunger Games and even Marvel comics, some of the highest grossing films of all time have been based off of books. This trend doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. Get...
Who was Dewey? Dewey, less formally known as Melville Louis Kossuth Dewey, is the man behind the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system. Seemingly always interested in simplifying things, he shortened his first name to Melvil, then dropped his middle names, and...
A memoir can be one of the most powerful books that you can read. They allow you to gain a new perspective on a subject you may not have even thought of before. They can take you on a journey that you could never dream of. A good memoir can change your view on life....
Take your creativity to the next level with the resources available at the LPCPL Exchange! Makers have been exploring the equipment and creating some amazing things! This month we’re showcasing the Jet Wood-Turning Lathes! What are Lathes used for? A wood-turning...
The jury is in, and Dune has been one of the biggest movie releases of the year, pulling in $41 million the weekend it was released. While the modern cinematics and ensemble of A-list actors helped push it to the top, the classic story is what drew in longtime fans....
As you read through these statements from headline articles in the La Porte Argus in February, 1921, consider the terminology, capitalization, and what makes headline news. It can be much different than we are used to seeing today. Yet, some of the headlines such as...
I have vivid memories of visiting my hometown library at a very young age. The smell of the books, the feel of the library card in your hand, and the excitement when you find just the right book. Libraries are important community centers. They are the guardians of...
Most of our local school systems follow some form of reading program. The school system might follow an Accelerated Reader, Lexile, Guided Reading, or other leveling system. These reading programs often assign children a “reading level” based on tests that are...
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