Between the stacks: A fictional, philosophical search for an age-old answer
What is the meaning of life?Over the years, many have tried to answer this question through philosophical debates, comedy routines, religious quests and the like. Still, others prefer to view it as...
View ArticleBook suggests tradition can trump price for holiday gifts
People celebrating the holiday season are well into the shopping scramble that will grow increasingly intense as we approach Dec. 25.read more
View ArticlePrinted books carry a lot of fond memories
In the age of eReaders, tablets, smart phones and quicker Internet access, people across the globe have started discussions about the impending death of the book. We've already seen the decline for...
View ArticleStory stresses the importance of friendships
In her Jan. 20 column, my co-worker Kasia Hopkins mentioned a significant occupational hazard that many librarians face: We have a general inclination toward reading a greater number of new books than...
View ArticleDigital magazine access well worth checking out
Have you tried Zinio? If you haven't tried it already or maybe haven't heard of it before, I highly suggest you check it out.read more
View Article'Scent of Darkness' quite compelling story
As usual, once again I procrastinated on sleep with my nightly ritual of checking Pinterest.com. An hour (and many re-pins later) I was almost ready to go to bed when a quote in thick white letters...
View ArticleAudio version of 'Night Circus' great for travel
Living at a distance from family and friends, I typically do a fair share of traveling every year. Taking the train has its advantages, leaving my hands free for a library book or Nook eReader.But the...
View ArticleGardening made easier with help from library
When I bought a house this year, I also bought a yard — full of grass and plants and WEEDS. Naturally, my first reaction was to check out books from the library on how to care for the great outdoors.On...
View ArticleLongtime library leader will be missed by staff, public
In the Sept. 19, 2010, issue of The News-Gazette, Anne Phillips wrote an article titled "Urbana Free Library losing a key asset," which discussed the retirement of longtime employee John...
View ArticleSome lessons to overcome fear of cooking
Do you know what's lurking in your fridge, freezer, or pantry?How many expired labels are hidden on the bottoms of cans and packages of items purchased for that one recipe that never came to...
View Article'The Holmes Inspection' worth investigating
As some of you might recall, I joined the homeowners club at the beginning of May.Now four months into home ownership, I'm still attempting to figure out exactly what I got myself into. The last time I...
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