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Can You Identify a Book from its Map?
Is that a map from Treasure Island, Where the Wild Things Are, or Game of Thrones? Is that a navigation chart from Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Around the World in 80 Days, or Moby Dick?Test...
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25 Famous Movies You Might Not Know Were Based On Books
Do you recognize these book titles?The Sheep-PigShoeless JoeDo Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?If not, maybe you'll instead recognize the titles of the movies that were based on them:The Sheep-Pig =...
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Who Did It: Dr. Seuss or a Dr. Seuss Character?
Was it Dr. Seuss or a Dr. Seuss character who made his dog wear antlers? And was it Dr. Seuss or one of his characters who feared a pair of pale green pants?It turns out that Dr. Seuss was nearly as...
View ArticleWhat's Inside Inkjet Cartridges?
Did you know it would be cheaper to print your vacation pictures with Dom Pérignon champagne? And it's antifreeze that makes an inkjet's water mix with the colors?There's even more to learn about the...
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The Haunted Library
Just in time for Halloween, check the "ghost cam" at The Willard Library:The library's apparition roams in silence; we're not certain who she is.Some say it's Louise Carpenter, daughter of the...
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Make Christmas Decorations from Upcycled Books
If you're "decking the halls" for the holiday season at your library but lack fancy decorations, take a look at BookRiot's 7 Bookish Craft Projects to Put You in the Christmas Spirit for get ideas to...
View ArticleHoliday Magic at the Library
Enjoy this fanciful holiday video, created by the University of Maryland Libraries:Topic: Funvideos
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The Art of the Barcode
Travis Jonker has created a gallery of creative barcodes he's found on the back of picture books. Do you know of a creative barcode Travis should add to his gallery at the 100 Scope Notes blog? Take a...
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Literary Origins of Rock Band Names
Choosing a unique and interesting name for your rock band isn't always easy. Take for example the group named The The, who I'd wager are the bane of library catalogers everywhere. But sometimes band...
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How to Track Santa on Christmas Eve
Whether you're on Santa's "naughty" or "nice" list, you can use the NORAD Tracks Santa app to see where he is as he speeds around the globe delivering presents.Watch the days count down to Santa's...
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