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Freed between the Lines: Celebrating Banned Books Week

September 9, 2024 by Chris Breitenbach in Books, Movies, and More

The week of September 22 is Banned Books Week. Learn more about this important annual event and how the library protects your freedom to read.

How Technology Changed the Movies: Especially Sound and Color

February 18, 2024 by Chris Breitenbach in Books, Movies, and More

Take a look at how movies and technology have changed over the years.

Beginner's Guide to World Cinema

February 2, 2023 by Chris Breitenbach in Beginner's Guide

Enjoy this introduction to the joys of world cinema.

Local Election Information

March 29, 2019 by Chris Breitenbach in Community Information

Dig a little deeper into local elections and learn more about this spring's races.

Help with the Headlines: National Climate Assessment

December 10, 2018 by Chris Breitenbach in Civic Lab

The second volume of the National Climate Assessment was released last month. Reference Librarian Chris highlights some key points in its findings.

Help with the Headlines: The Man Booker Prize

August 10, 2018 by Chris Breitenbach in Civic Lab

A graphic novel makes the longlist for the Man Booker literary prize for the first time ever. Reference Librarian Chris helps us explore some of the history behind this headline.

Help with the Headlines: The Thai Cave Rescue

July 13, 2018 by Chris Breitenbach in Civic Lab

It was a riveting, tension-filled time in Thailand for 12 boys and their soccer coach this week. Reference Librarian Chris helps us explore this and past headline-grabbing rescues.

Help with the Headlines: Village of Skokie vs City of Evanston

June 28, 2018 by Chris Breitenbach in Civic Lab

What's going on with our water? Reference Librarian Chris helps us learn what's behind the latest headlines.

Help with the Headlines: Trump-Kim Summit

June 14, 2018 by Chris Breitenbach in Civic Lab

Reference Librarian Chris helps us learn what's behind the latest headlines.

Help with the Headlines: Administrator of the EPA Scott Pruitt

June 8, 2018 by Chris Breitenbach in Civic Lab

Reference Librarian Chris helps us learn what's behind the latest headlines.

Help with the Headlines: Hurricane Maria Death Toll

June 4, 2018 by Chris Breitenbach in Civic Lab

Reference Librarian Chris helps us learn what's behind the latest headlines.

Help with the Headlines: The Royal Wedding

May 23, 2018 by Chris Breitenbach in Civic Lab

Reference Librarian Chris helps us learn what's behind the latest headlines.

Help with the Headlines: The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

May 16, 2018 by Chris Breitenbach in Civic Lab

Reference Librarian Chris helps us learn what's behind the latest headlines.

Help with the Headlines: The Iran Nuclear Deal

May 9, 2018 by Chris Breitenbach in Civic Lab

Reference Librarian Chris helps us learn what's behind the latest headlines.

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