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"Library
Here is where people,
One frequently finds,
Lower their voices
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 Dream On!
"It came to me in a dream."
Poets and prophets have been so rocked by the emotional force of their dreams that they have gone on to create books that shocked their readers or inspired the dreamers to fight for justice, bringing changes in society even since Biblical times. Prophetic dreams were believed in ancient Egypt, so Joseph's gift of prophecy was welcomed. In old Rome, Caesar's wife dreamed of her husband's death, but he ignored her warnings to his agony and death. In more recent years, passengers who avoided doomed flights or voyages because of nightmares are the stuff or urban legends.
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The Holidays. Often stressful, often joyful. The table is groaning under the weight of all the dishes and ten minutes into the feast, Mom remembers the dinner rolls are blackening in the oven. You know just how to seat relatives who might only get together once a year...and for good reason! You probably have your menus planned incorporating all of your favorite, must-have foods. What better way to get in the mood than with stories about food and family?! Perhaps one of these books will become a must-have food for the soul.
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 Everybody's Reading Gods and Generals!
Gods and Generals depicts Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson on the Confederate side, Joshua Chamberlain and Winfield Scott Hancock on the Union, from the beginning of the war up to the days just before the 1863 battle at Gettysburg. Since October, local book clubs have been discussing it and the CRRL has sponsored programs to accompany it. But if you've already read the book, what do you read now? Browse our new booklist, If You Liked "Gods and Generals," You Might Like... for some riveting reads.
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- On This Date in North American Indian History
by Phil Constantin
- “This site lists over 3000 historical events which happened to or affected the indigenous peoples of North America… It also has Tribal name meanings and alternative names… Indian "moon" names… and links to thousands of other sites…”
See all of the recommended Web sites of the month!
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 Teachers' Place
In addition to pointing you to valuable print and Web resources, The Teachers' Place is a resource itself! Use our Teacher Deposit form to have a librarian gather resources for you to enhance your curriculum. Browse our extensive booklist of Read-Aloud books to find a story that will captivate your class. More
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 Children's Book Week -- 11/20/02
by Caroline Parr
In celebration of Children's Book Week, let me introduce you to some remarkable librarians, the people whose mission is to bring readers and books together. These are not the stereotypical women who may come to mind -- buns, sensible shoes, fingers to their lips -- but rather the extraordinary characters found in books for children and teens
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