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. Free Music Event: Jeanne MacDonald Performs http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#42 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#42 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 14:30:00 EST Attend a free music performance. New Rules for Credit Cards http://www.thrall.org/blogs/consumers.html#49 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/consumers.html#49 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:00:00 EST Read about the changes and how they might affect credit card holders. LetsMove.gov http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#61 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#61 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST Learn about First Lady Michelle Obama's efforts to increase awareness of childhood obesity and fitness. eBook Issues to Consider http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#88 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#88 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:00:00 EST Some questions to consider before diving into the world of eBooks. Poetic Performances http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#41 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#41 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST Attend free poetry readings by local poets. Latest Library Newsletter http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryannouncements.html#32 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryannouncements.html#32 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:40:00 EST Read about all the new and cool stuff we have been working on just for you! Board Meeting Date Moved http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryannouncements.html#31 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryannouncements.html#31 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:45:00 EST Our Board Meeting date has changed due to weather concerns. Anansi, Spiderman of Africa http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#42 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#42 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:30:00 EST Enjoy a free performance of puppets at Thrall! Vitamins http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#60 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#60 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST Read about different vitamins. Text4Baby Mobile Information Service http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#59 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#59 Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:50:00 EST A new mobile information service for expecting mothers. Exploring the "Digital Nation" http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#94 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#94 Tue, 2 Feb 2010 08:30:00 EST PBS' latest examination of virtual reality, cyberspace, and modern lifestyles. The State of the Union http://www.thrall.org/blogs/government.html#52 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/government.html#52 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:30:00 EST Full text, video, audio of President Obama's speech as well as past Presidential Addresses. 2010 Newbery & Caldecott Winners http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#40 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#40 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:50:00 EST Read about the Medal and Honnor Medals winners. 2010 Census http://www.thrall.org/blogs/government.html#51 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/government.html#51 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:45:00 EST Learn about the upcoming Decennial Census. Readers: Preview February 2010 Titles http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#86 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#86 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:30:00 EST The following titles are due out soon... Story Time 2010! http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#35 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#35 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:30:00 EST Register for story time! Interlibrary Loan Service: A Friendly Reminder http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#45 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#45 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:30:00 EST About requesting and picking up requested items. New Haiti Earthquake Information Guide http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#44 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#44 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST Special coverage of the situation in Haiti after the earthquake of January 12, 2010. 3D TV: Three-Dimensional Television http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#93 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#93 Fri, 8 Jan 2010 12:15:00 EST A look at 3D video technology, from the big screen to your own living room. New Online Music Services http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#43 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#43 Wed, 6 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EST Music lovers, we have wonderful news for you! Readers: Preview January 2010 Titles http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#85 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#85 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:07:00 EST The following titles are due out soon... Reel Eclectic Film Series: 2010 Schedule http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#38 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#38 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:30:00 EST Here's our films series schedule for the new year! New Language Learning Software http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#42 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#42 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST Read about new language learning software available to members of Thrall. On Display: Fireside Fiction http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#84 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#84 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST Read about our latest book display. Copenhagen Climate Change Conference http://www.thrall.org/blogs/environment.html#62 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/environment.html#62 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:30:00 EST Speeches and news from the recent Copenhagen Climate Change Conference. Free Cybersafety Guides http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#92 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#92 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST Become aware of cybersafety issues through freely available guides. Student Loans & College Funding http://www.thrall.org/blogs/consumers.html#48 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/consumers.html#48 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:40:00 EST Information from the New York State Attorney General's Office. Beyond the Box Office: January 2010 Selections http://www.thrall.org/blogs/beyondtheboxoffice.html#6 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/beyondtheboxoffice.html#6 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:30:00 EST Our latest film selections. Afternoon Movies for Grownups http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#36 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#36 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST Our new free movie series for adults starts January 2010. eBooks and eReaders http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#83 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#83 Thu, 3 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST Our Booklovers guide now covers electronic books. New Special Coverage Guide: Afghanistan http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#41 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#41 Thu, 3 Dec 2009 18:00:00 EST Special coverage of the situation in Afghanistan. Expanded Virtual Reference Library http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#40 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#40 Thu, 3 Dec 2009 17:00:00 EST Learn about new reference works freely available to Thrall members through our website. Readers: Preview December 2009 Titles http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#82 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#82 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:15:00 EST The following titles are due out soon... Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#58 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#58 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:15:00 EST Read about the Senate bill on health reform (H.R. 3590) New Database: Critical Insights http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#39 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#39 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:16:00 EST Read about and access a new set of literary reference works. Affordable Health Care for America Act http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#57 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#57 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:14:00 EST Read about the House bill on health reform (H.R. 3962) FDIC Consumer Alert http://www.thrall.org/blogs/consumers.html#47 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/consumers.html#47 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:12:00 EST An advisory from FDIC concerning fake e-mail messages. Open Internet & Net Neutrality http://www.thrall.org/blogs/government.html#50 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/government.html#50 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:12:50 EST Catch up on the latest news and debates on preserving an open Internet. Windows 7 Arrives http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#91 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#91 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:10:00 EST Read about Microsoft's latest operating system and learn about alternatives. New Issue of RE:fresh! http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#38 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#38 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:14:40 EST The latest newsletter from Thrall's Reference Department Secondhand Products Advisory http://www.thrall.org/blogs/consumers.html#46 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/consumers.html#46 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:13:30 EST Advisory from NYS and related information on buying used products. Medicare Fraud & Medical Identity Theft http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#56 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#56 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:13:00 EST New public awareness campaign from HHS/DOJ. What the President Said http://www.thrall.org/blogs/government.html#49 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/government.html#49 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:16:30 EST Read and see President Obama's speeches completely. New Water Information Guide http://www.thrall.org/blogs/environment.html#61 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/environment.html#61 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 21:00:00 EST A new information guide covering all aspects of water. Nobel Prize in Literature http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#80 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#80 Thu, 8 Oct 2009 21:00:00 EST Find out who won and more about the author. Read.gov http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#79 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#79 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:11 GMT A new web resource for readers from the Library of Congress Government Information Center 2.0 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/government.html#48 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/government.html#48 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:11 GMT Our Government Information Center has a new and improved home page! National Book Festival: Author Podcasts http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#76 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#76 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:11:11 GMT Interviews with famous authors and more. New Database: CAMIO http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#37 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#37 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:11:11 GMT A new art database is available at the library! Teen Drinking: Awareness & Prevention http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#55 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#55 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:01:11 GMT A new campaign from the FTC, and information for teens as well. Hubble's New Vision http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#90 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#90 Wed, 9 Sep 2009 00:00:11 GMT Read and see the latest from the upgraded Hubble Space Telescope. Kepler Mission http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#89 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#89 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:11 GMT The search for Earthlike planets continues. NYS CPB: Recent Scams http://www.thrall.org/blogs/consumers.html#45 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/consumers.html#45 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:11:11 GMT Review the New York State Consumer Protection Board's list of recent scams. Typosquatting http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#88 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#88 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:11 GMT Innocent typos in web addresses can be costly mistakes! Nanotechnology http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#87 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#87 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:11 GMT Learn about the promise and perils of nanotechnology! Antioxidants http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#54 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#54 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:11:11 GMT What are antioxidants? Find out! Comparing Health Care Reform Proposals http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#53 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#53 Fri, 31 July 2009 00:00:11 GMT The Kaiser Family Foundation examines differences in major health care reform proposals. Augmented Reality http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#86 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#86 Wed, 29 July 2009 00:11:11 GMT Learn about new technological developments. Consumer Awareness Flyer http://www.thrall.org/blogs/consumers.html#44 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/consumers.html#44 Tue, 28 July 2009 00:11:11 GMT Download a free one-page flyer for consumers. Environment: GreenFILE Database http://www.thrall.org/blogs/environment.html#59 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/environment.html#59 Tue, 28 July 2009 00:00:11 GMT Access a free environmental research database. New Shelving, a New Computer, and Jazz CDs http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryannouncements.html#27 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryannouncements.html#27 Catch up on recent developments at the library. Mon, 20 July 2009 00:11:11 GMT Music: A New Collection & Information Guide http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#36 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#36 Mon, 20 July 2009 00:00:11 GMT Music lovers, we have great news for you! A New Publication: "Why Search?" http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#35 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#35 Mon, 20 July 2009 00:00:01 GMT Online researchers, you have more options than you think! Health Care Reform http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#52 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#52 Fri, 26 June 2009 00:00:01 GMT Catch up on details, discussions, and debates concerning proposals to reform the U.S. health care system. New Job Search Computer Available http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryannouncements.html#26 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryannouncements.html#26 Thu, 25 June 2009 00:00:01 GMT Read about our newest computer available for the public. Real Time News and Analysis http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#33 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#33 Wed, 24 June 2009 00:11:11 GMT Real time news sources, media analysis, critical thinking, and more. Beware of Scareware, Free Security Scans http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#85 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#85 Wed, 24 June 2009 00:00:01 GMT Be mindful of possible false security alerts and other scams on the Internet! eBooks for iPods, Sony Readers! http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#71 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#71 Fri, 18 June 2009 00:00:01 GMT Wonderful news for iPod, iPhone, and Sony Reader users!