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Coming Soon to the Westport Library – Humanoid Robots

Posted on November 17, 2014 by jmkyoung

They Can Speak in 19 Languages and Even Do Tai Chi WESTPORT, Conn.—They have blinking eyes and an unnerving way of looking quizzically in the direction of whoever is speaking. They walk, dance and can talk in 19 different languages. … Continue reading →

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Theatre Department performing Suzan-Lori Parks’ work, “365 Days/365 Plays” in November

Posted on November 17, 2014 by jmkyoung

The Theatre Department is performing scenes from Suzan-Lori Parks’ work, 365 Days/365 Plays in November. To learn more about the play and the author, review the library’s web guide. About the title: “With 365 – it just rhymed: 365 Days/365 … Continue reading →

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Music in the Library – 4 Harpists: Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, 3:30 p.m.

Posted on November 17, 2014 by jmkyoung

Music in the Library: 4 Harpists Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 3:30-3:50 p.m. Collins Library Reading Room Performance by: Frances Welsh, Lauren Eklund, Rosalie Boyle and Christina Sumprer.

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From the Archives: Always Eating

Posted on November 13, 2014 by jmkyoung

It can easily be assumed that food is one of the most important parts of our life here at Puget Sound. We walk into the sub and we are faced with many options. Some days there are a wide verity … Continue reading →

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Popular Reading: “Lovers at the Chameleon Club, Paris 1932”

Posted on November 12, 2014 by jmkyoung

Lovers at the Chameleon Club, Paris 1932 By Francine Prose The scene is 1920’s Paris: a city of spellbinding ambition, love, art, and discovery. Places like the Chameleon Club serve as oases for the various expats, artists, and libertines that … Continue reading →

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Why the Public Library Beats Amazon—for Now

Posted on November 12, 2014 by jmkyoung

A growing stack of companies would like you to pay a monthly fee to read e-books, just like you subscribe to Netflix to binge on movies and TV shows. Don’t bother. Go sign up for a public library card instead. … Continue reading →

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From the Archives: Cool Japanese Wood-block Art!

Posted on November 6, 2014 by jmkyoung

We take a hiatus from our general “odd thing we stumbled across in the archives’ photos” this week to give you “odd thing we stumbled across in the Shelmidine Room”. While hunting for art for this year’s Christmas card, I … Continue reading →

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Digitizing old manuscripts at The Morgan Library in New York

Posted on November 5, 2014 by jmkyoung

Google has digitized millions of print books already, but some old manuscripts, like The Gutenberg Bible, need a very special treatment. The 700-year manuscript is not only the most precious cultural heritage. It’s also a fragile volume only a limited … Continue reading →

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NEW Humor in the Popular Collection: “Food: A Love Story”

Posted on November 5, 2014 by jmkyoung

From the Bestselling Author of Dad is Fat Jim Gaffigan’s long-anticipated follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Dad is Fat, is now available for your enjoyment in the Popular Collection. Food: A Love Story is a delectable ode to … Continue reading →

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20 modern libraries from around the world

Posted on November 3, 2014 by jmkyoung

Libraries are doing well in digital times. Here are most awesome examples. Many people, when asked about libraries, imagine old buildings with dimmed light and endless rows of heavy wooden bookshelves. Libraries are our heritage. They contain all knowledge human kind has … Continue reading →

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