All Thrall Blogs - Latest Posts

All Thrall Blogs - Latest Posts http://www.thrall.org/blogs/ Featuring the latest news from all blogs, including Library Announcements, Library Programs, Beyond the Box Office, Booklovers, Consumer Information, Environment, Government, Health and Nutrition, Reference Service News, Science and Technology, and Youth Services News. Book Display: Latin American Fiction http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#162 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#162 Fri, 17 May 2013 15:00:00 EST Read about our latest display... Flight of the Vin Fiz http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#118 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#118 Fri, 10 May 2013 11:00:00 EST Event date: June 11, 2013, 6:30 - 7:30 PM 2013 Summer Reading Program for Children http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#146 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#146 Fri, 10 May 2013 10:30:00 EST Prepare to register for a summer of fun at Thrall! Two New Children's Computers! http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#145 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#145 Fri, 10 May 2013 10:15:00 EST Parents, guardians, and kids: come check out our AWEsome new computers for children! The Wallkill Guards - Middletown's First to Fight for the Union http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#117 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#117 Fri, 10 May 2013 10:00:00 EST Event date: June 2, 2013, 2 - 4 PM. National Mental Health Awareness Month http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#86 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#86 Mon, 6 May 2013 12:00:00 EST Information and resources for further exploration. Video Releases: Late April / Early May 2013 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/beyondtheboxoffice.html#15 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/beyondtheboxoffice.html#15 Wed, 1 May 2013 11:00:00 EST Catch up on some of the latest feature films on DVD. The World's Smallest Movie http://www.thrall.org/blogs/beyondtheboxoffice.html#14 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/beyondtheboxoffice.html#14 Wed, 1 May 2013 08:00:00 EST Watch a movie made with atoms! Happy Birthday, World Wide Web! http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#116 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#116 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:30:00 EST The public version of the World Wide Web turns 20 years old! Readers: Preview May 2013 Titles http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#161 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#161 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:00:00 EST The following titles are due out soon... Pulitzer Prizes 2013 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#160 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#160 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:00:00 EST The latest Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists. Beyond the Bestsellers: Spring 2013 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#159 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#159 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:00:00 EST Discover new and interesting books and authors! National Poetry Month http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#158 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#158 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:00:00 EST Celebrate the power and beauty of words! Brooklyn Baroque http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#115 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#115 Wed, 3 Apr 2013 14:00:00 EST Event date: Sunday, April 14, 2 PM. Elder Law 2013 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#113 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#113 Wed, 3 Apr 2013 12:30:00 EST Event date: Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 10 AM - 12 PM. Event: We Stood Like Veterans http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#112 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#112 Wed, 3 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST Event date: Sunday, May 19, 2013, 2 - 4 PM. New and Popular Video Releases http://www.thrall.org/blogs/beyondtheboxoffice.html#13 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/beyondtheboxoffice.html#13 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:00:00 EST Catch up on some of the latest feature films on DVD. Event: The History of Middletown, New York http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#111 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#111 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:00:00 EST Event date: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 7 - 9 PM. Readers: Preview April 2013 Titles http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#157 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#157 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:50:00 EST The following titles are due out soon... College Financial Workshop http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#114 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#114 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:00:00 EST Event date: April 11, 2013, 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Event: Hudson Valley UFOs (2 Events) http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#110 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#110 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:00:00 EST Event dates: May 6, 6:30 PM: Movie - Documentary on UFOs; May 7, 2013, 7 - 8:30 PM: Presentation by Linda Zimmerman, author of In the Night Sky. A Map of the Universe http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#115 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#115 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:30:00 EST Explore a new map and findings from the European Space Agency (ESA). Free Movie Event for Children http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#142 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#142 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:00:00 EST Event date: Monday, March 25, 2013, 1 PM. Event: Past Lives http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#109 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#109 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:00:00 EST Event date: April 16, 2013, 7 - 9 PM. Event: Pastels Workshop http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#108 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#108 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST Event date: Saturday, April 6th, 2013, 1 - 3 PM. Registration required. Battle of the Books Update http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#141 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#141 Thu, 7 Mar 2013 18:00:00 EST An update on our upcoming competition. Women's History Month Guide http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#80 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#80 Wed, 6 Mar 2013 20:00:00 EST Explore our guide and discover the amazing and inspiring history of women around the world. Events: Spring Book Discussion & Poetry Reading http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#107 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#107 Fri, 1 Mar 2013 14:10:00 EST Event dates: March 20, 2013, 2 PM. April 2, 6:30 PM. April 30, 2013, 6:30 PM. Attend a movie, book discussion, and a poetry reading! Event: Preparing for Disaster http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#106 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#106 Fri, 1 Mar 2013 14:05:00 EST Event date: March 19, 2013, 7 PM. Presented by the Red Cross. Event: Learn Kayaking http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#105 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#105 Fri, 1 Mar 2013 14:00:00 EST Event date: March 26, 2013, 7 PM - 8:30 PM. Everything you wanted to know about kayaks! Readers: Preview March 2013 Titles http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#156 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#156 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:00:00 EST The following titles are due out soon... Event: Soul Blues http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#104 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#104 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:30:00 EST Event date: Sunday, March 10, 2013, 2 PM. Attend a free musical performance! Event: Chinese Culture http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#103 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#103 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:30:00 EST Event date: Tuesday, March 5, 2010, 6:30 - 8 PM, 2 PM. Learn about Chinese culture! eBooks Service Update http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#79 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#79 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:00:00 EST Major changes in the eBooks system! Read all about it! Event: Emotional Freedom Techniques http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#102 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#102 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:00:00 EST Event date: Sunday, March 13, 2013, 7 PM. Event: Identity Theft Workshop http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#101 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#101 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:00:00 EST Event date: Sunday, March 13, 2013, 6:30 PM. State of the Union 2013 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/government.html#68 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/government.html#68 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:30:00 EST Extended coverage of the President's address to the nation and more! Event: Jazz Music http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#100 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#100 Fri, 1 Feb 2013 10:00:00 EST Event date: Sunday, February 17, 2013, 2 PM. Attend a free concert! Event: Teen Employment Workshop http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#140 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#140 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:00:00 EST Event date: Monday, February 25, 2013, 5 - 6 PM. Online Health Search Study http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#85 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#85 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:30:00 EST Read about a new report concerning online health information searches. Event: Valentine's Day Luncheon http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#99 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#99 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:00:00 EST Event date: February 14, 2013, 12 - 3 PM. Limited to 25. Registration required. Event: Free Diabetes Screening http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#98 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#98 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:00:00 EST Event date: February 12, 2013, 1 - 5 PM. Attend a free screening at the library. Readers: Preview February 2013 Titles http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#155 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#155 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:15:00 EST The following titles are due out soon... Inauguration 2013 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/government.html#67 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/government.html#67 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST Watch President Obama deliver his Inauguration Day speech. Special Coverage: Gun Control http://www.thrall.org/special/#24 http://www.thrall.org/special/#24 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:00:00 EST News and information concerning gun laws, gun owner rights, and related debates and topics. New Climate Temperature Study http://www.thrall.org/blogs/environment.html#71 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/environment.html#71 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:11:00 EST A new study from NASA with links to additional information. Notable Books of 2012 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#154 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#154 Fri, 4 Jan 2013 14:30:00 EST Explore our retrospective display of the best books of 2012... Event: Afternoon Knitting & Crocheting http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#139 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#139 Thu, 3 Jan 2013 14:30:00 EST Learn to knit or crochet! Reel Eclectic Film Series - 2013 Schedule http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#97 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#97 Wed, 2 Jan 2013 11:00:00 EST Our international/independent film series schedule for 2013. Received an eReader? http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#78 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#78 Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:00:00 EST Received an eReader as a gift? Learn how you can start to use it with library system eBooks! Readers: Preview January 2013 Titles http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#153 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#153 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 09:00:00 EST The following titles are due out soon... Free Ebooks from NASA http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#114 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#114 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 08:30:00 EST Free downloads from NASA/Hubble/ESA for space enthusiasts! Events: Come Draw with Me 2013 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#138 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#138 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:00:00 EST Kids, get creative in 2013! Winter 2013 Children's Events http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#135 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#135 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:30:00 EST Our schedule for the new year! Battle of the Books 2013 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#137 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#137 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:00:00 EST Join us for a fun and friendly competition! Homework Help 2013 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#134 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#134 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST Students, get some help with your homework! Tolkien Films and Books http://www.thrall.org/blogs/beyondtheboxoffice.html#12 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/beyondtheboxoffice.html#12 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 17:00:00 EST The Hobbit, the Lord of the Rings, and more Currently on Display: Our Towns http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#152 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#152 Thu, 6 Dec 2012 16:30:00 EST Check out our display highlighting American regional fiction. Readers: Preview December 2012 Titles http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#151 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#151 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:00:00 EST The following titles are due out soon... The Fiscal Cliff & the Economy http://www.thrall.org/special/#23 http://www.thrall.org/special/#23 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:00:00 EST Learn about the fiscal cliff, deficit reduction, and more. National Book Awards 2012 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#150 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#150 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:00:00 EST Explore the list of winners and finalists. Readers: Preview November 2012 Titles http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#149 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#149 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:30:00 EST The following titles are due out soon... Hurricane Sandy News & Resources http://www.thrall.org/special/#22 http://www.thrall.org/special/#22 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:00:00 EST News and information concerning the storm. Computer Operating Systems http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#113 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#113 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:00:00 EST Catch up on Apple OS X, Windows 8, Ubuntu, and more. 2012 Library Budget & Trustee Vote Results http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryannouncements.html#53 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryannouncements.html#53 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:00:00 EST Official Library Budget and Board of Trustees vote totals. 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#148 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#148 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:00:00 EST Read about the latest recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature. Congress.gov (beta) http://www.thrall.org/blogs/government.html#66 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/government.html#66 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:00:00 EST Read about a new legislative information website is being developed. Thrall / RCLS OverDrive eBooks Update (September 2012) http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#77 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#77 Wed, 5 Sep 2012 12:00:00 EST Some promising changes to RCLS OverDrive eBooks are on the horizon! Electronic Payments Transition http://www.thrall.org/blogs/government.html#64 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/government.html#64 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:30:00 EST Important information for Federal Benefit recipients from the U.S. Treasury. Business Database Update http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#76 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#76 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:00:00 EST A popular business database will soon be succeeded by a newer/better one... The Higgs Boson Particle http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#110 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#110 Thu, 5 Jul 2012 07:00:00 EST On the search for an elusive subatomic particle central to physics. Supreme Court Opinion on Health Care http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#83 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#83 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:00:00 EST Read about the Supreme Court's opinion and related news. Election Year Survival Guide http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#75 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#75 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:00:00 EST A timely critical thinking guide for voters. Summer Safety Resources http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#82 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#82 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:00:00 EST Enjoy this summer safely! Consumer Database http://www.thrall.org/blogs/consumers.html#63 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/consumers.html#63 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:30:00 EST A new database for consumers provided by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Product Placements http://www.thrall.org/blogs/consumers.html#62 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/consumers.html#62 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:00:00 EST Learn more about a popular advertising tactic... Voyagers to the Edge http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#109 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#109 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 20:00:00 EST An update on the amazing Voyager space probes. U.S. Poet Laureate 2012 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#140 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#140 Thu, 7 Jun 2012 12:30:00 EST Learn about the new United States Poet Laureate and her poetry. Cloud Computing http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#108 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#108 Wed, 6 Jun 2012 10:00:00 EST Learn about The Cloud... Search Engines: What Are They Hiding? http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#71 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#71 Fri, 18 May 2012 12:30:00 EST Exploring issues in personalized Web searches. Food Safety Modernization Act http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#80 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#80 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EST Updates on the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011. Einstein Archives Online http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#107 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#107 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:00:00 EST A new online archive features the writings of Einstein!