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. Readers: Preview February 2012 Titles http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#131 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#131 Sun, 29 January 2012 16:30:00 EST The following titles are due out soon... New Standards for School Meals http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#78 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#78 Thu, 26 January 2012 08:00:00 EST An update from the USDA. State of the Union 2012 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/government.html#61 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/government.html#61 Wed, 25 January 2012 11:00:00 EST Free Music Event: African Drum & Dance Ensemble http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#73 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#73 Mon, 22 January 2012 11:30:00 EST Attend a free music and dance performance at the library in celebration of Black History Month. Library System Migration: A Progress Report http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#70 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#70 Fri, 20 January 2012 14:00:00 EST Some updates concerning the recent library system migration. "Afternoon Movies" Film Series: 2012 Schedule http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#72 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#72 Mon, 16 January 2012 10:00:00 EST Preview our independent and foreign film festival schedule for 2012. Reel Eclectic Film Series - 2012 Schedule http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#71 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryprograms.html#71 Tue, 27 December 2011 15:30:00 EST Our international/independent film series schedule for 2012. Readers: Preview January 2012 Titles http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#130 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#130 Fri, 23 December 2011 08:30:00 EST The following titles are due out soon... New Children's Events for 2012 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html Wed, 21 December 2011 10:00:00 EST Library System Migration Details http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#69 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#69 Wed, 23 November 2011 12:00:00 EST Important information concerning the upcoming library system migration. Readers: Preview December 2011 Titles http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#129 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#129 Fri, 18 November 2011 08:30:00 EST The following titles are due out soon... Library System Upgrade & a New Online Catalog! http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#68 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#68 Thu, 3 November 2011 14:30:00 EST A preview of the new online library catalog! Readers: Preview November 2011 Titles http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#128 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#128 Fri, 28 October 2011 08:30:00 EST The following titles are due out soon... The Speed of Light http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#106 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#106 Thu, 20 October 2011 13:00:00 EST Is it possible to go faster than the speed of light? U.S. Presidential Election 2012: News and Information http://www.thrall.org/special/#17 http://www.thrall.org/special/#17 Fri, 14 October 2011 12:00:00 EST 2011 Nobel Prize in Literature http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#126 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#126 Thu, 6 October 2011 17:30:00 EST Read about the latest recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature. Readers: Preview October 2011 Titles http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#125 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#125 Mon, 26 September 2011 16:30:00 EST The following titles are due out soon... Library Budget Vote http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryannouncements.html#48 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryannouncements.html#48 Thu, 22 September 2011 12:00:00 EST Some information about our proposed library budget from our Library Director. A New Legal Research Tool http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#66 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#66 Thu, 22 September 2011 13:00:00 EST A new database to simplify your search for legal information! eBooks FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#65 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#65 Thu, 22 September 2011 12:30:00 EST Answers to popular questions about eBooks. American History Resource Guide http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#64 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#64 Thu, 22 September 2011 12:00:00 EST Read about our newly revised and expanded history information guide. Amazon Kindle eBooks Now Supported http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#63 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#63 Thu, 22 September 2011 11:00:00 EST Great news for Kindle users! Hurricane Irene: News and Emergency Information http://www.thrall.org/special/#16 http://www.thrall.org/special/#16 Tue, 30 August 2011 12:00:00 EST Readers: Preview September 2011 Titles http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#123 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#123 Fri, 26 August 2011 12:00:00 EST The following titles are due out soon... A New Poet Laureate http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#122 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#122 Fri, 12 August 2011 12:00:00 EST A new poet laureate has been honored by the Library of Congress... Readers: Preview August 2011 Titles http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#121 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#121 Tue, 26 July 2011 12:00:00 EST The following titles are due out soon... U.S. Debt Ceiling and National Deficit Talks http://www.thrall.org/special/#15 http://www.thrall.org/special/#15 Thu, 14 July 2011 14:00:00 EST Information about the United States' debt with links to related debates, deficit talks, documents, studies, and news coverage. The Space Shuttle http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#105 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#105 Fri, 8 July 2011 10:00:00 EST Watch and read about the final space shuttle mission, the history of the shuttle, and what NASA plans to do next! Exploring the Nile http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#76 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/youth.html#76 Thu, 30 June 2011 11:00:00 EST Attend this fun and free event! For ages 7 and up. Sunscreen Update http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#77 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#77 Tue, 28 June 2011 18:00:00 EST Learn about new rules from the FDA concerning sunscreen product labels... State of the Ocean http://www.thrall.org/blogs/environment.html#69 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/environment.html#69 Tue, 21 June 2011 12:00:00 EST Read the summary of a new report on the world's oceans. Seen the Movie? Now Read the Book! http://www.thrall.org/blogs/beyondtheboxoffice.html#9 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/beyondtheboxoffice.html#9 Tue, 14 June 2011 13:00:00 EST Enjoy our free guide to books made into movies. Competition & Antitrust http://www.thrall.org/blogs/consumers.html#59 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/consumers.html#59 Thu, 2 June 2011 11:00:00 EST Learn why business competition is important. Readers: Preview June 2011 Titles http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#119 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#119 Thu, 26 May 2011 12:00:00 EST The following titles are due out soon... Protecting Yourself http://www.thrall.org/blogs/consumers.html#58 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/consumers.html#58 Fri, 13 May 2011 10:00:00 EST Some ideas on how you might better protect your information and yourself. Transistors in Transition http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#104 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#104 Thu, 12 May 2011 17:00:00 EST Learn a little about transistors. World Literature Collection http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#118 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#118 Thu, 5 May 2011 15:00:00 EST Discover new multicultural literary works added to our literary collections National Physical Fitness and Sports Month http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#76 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#76 Wed, 4 May 2011 11:00:00 EST May is National Fitness and Sports Month. JDC: Our Shared Legacy http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#62 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#62 Tue, 3 May 2011 11:00:00 EST Discover a new historical archive. Readers: Preview May 2011 Titles http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#117 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#117 Tue, 27 Apr 2011 10:00:00 EST The following titles are due out soon... Pulitzer Prize Winners for 2011 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#116 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#116 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:00:00 EST Find out which books and authors won. National Poetry Month http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#115 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#115 Fri, 14 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EST Some resources and links to help you celebrate the beauty, power, and relevancy of poetry in our lives. eBook Checkout Periods http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#60 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#60 Fri, 1 April 2011 15:00:00 EST Learn how to adjust your eBook loan times. Readers: Preview April 2011 Titles http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#113 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#113 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:45:00 EST The following titles are due out soon... Events in Libya http://www.thrall.org/special/#14 http://www.thrall.org/special/#14 Mon, 21 March 2011 16:00:00 EST Links to news, government information, and more. Fake Medicine Alert http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#75 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#75 Mon, 14 March 2011 11:00:00 EST Beware of counterfeit pharmaceuticals. Top Consumer Concerns http://www.thrall.org/blogs/consumers.html#57 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/consumers.html#57 Mon, 14 March 2011 10:00:00 EST Read about consumers' most frequent complaints. From the FTC. Japan Earthquake & Tsunami http://www.thrall.org/special/#13 http://www.thrall.org/special/#13 Fri, 11 March 2011 10:00:00 EST Links to news, government information, and more. Accessible eBooks Service http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#58 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#58 Tue, 8 March 2011 12:00:00 EST Learn about a new free service for disabled readers. Women's History Information Guide http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#57 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#57 Wed, 2 March 2011 14:00:00 EST Explore our guide to Women's History in honor of Women's History Month. Watson, Supercomputer http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#103 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/technology.html#103 Thu, 17 February 2011 17:00:00 EST Learn about the supercomputer who beat humans at the trivia game Jeopardy. Events in Egypt http://www.thrall.org/special/#12 http://www.thrall.org/special/#12 Thu, 3 February 2011 10:00:00 EST Information, news, photos, government information, and special coverage. African-American History Resource Guide http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#56 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#56 Tue, 1 February 2011 10:00:00 EST Read about our updated and expanded guide. Greetings from the New Director! http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryannouncements.html#42 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/libraryannouncements.html#42 Fri, 28 January 2011 13:11:00 EST Meet Thrall's new Library Director! Readers: Preview February 2011 Titles http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#109 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#109 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:30:00 EST The following titles are due out soon... State of the Union 2011: Enhanced Online Edition http://www.thrall.org/blogs/government.html#58 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/government.html#58 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:00:00 EST Philosophy in the Library http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#55 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/reference.html#55 Mon, 10 January 2011 15:15:00 EST Explore new and interesting titles from our philosophy collections! New Food Safety Law http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#73 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/health.html#73 Thu, 6 December 2010 12:00:00 EST Learn about the new food safety law. Readers: Preview January 2011 Titles http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#108 http://www.thrall.org/blogs/booklovers.html#108 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:30:00 EST The following titles are due out soon...