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At the Libraries: Books vs. Bullets

Every week, Miss Kathleen provides links to a variety of stories about libraries, authors, and books. If there's something fun going on in your local library, leave us a comment! When choosing a book, you should ask yourself an important question: can it stop a bullet? See how the biggest volumes of 2010 stack up against gunfire. * Think libraries are dated and useless now that we have the all-seeing, all-knowing interweb? Designcaffiene has a quote for you! * "If knowledge is power,... READ ON

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At the Libraries: Overdue Books Land Woman in Jail

Every week, Miss Kathleen provides links to a variety of stories about libraries, authors, and books. If there's something fun going on in your local library, leave us a comment! You'd better return those library books on time! Or, know your library's policy regarding overdue items - don't let this happen to you. * I know the world doesn't need another social network, but this latest one has created a lot of buzz among those who work with teens and books. Figment is a site for teen writers to post... READ ON

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At the Libraries: The 10 Best Illustrated Children's Books

Every week, Miss Kathleen provides links to a variety of stories about libraries, authors, and books. If there's something fun going on in your local library, leave us a comment! Okay, here is your awesome mashup of the day -- Dr. Seuss does Star Wars! * Speaking of mashups, someone created this fun video, full of library scenes from movies. Can you guess them all? The point was to get folks in Columbus to vote on a bond to save the libraries last month. Anyone know how that panned out? *... READ ON

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At the Libraries: Keith Richards, Library Savior

Every week, Miss Kathleen provides links to a variety of stories about libraries, authors, and books. If there's something fun going on in your local library, leave us a comment! Do you love perusing all those year-end "Best of" lists? If you do and are looking to find pretty much every single list out there, look no further than Largehearted Boy's archive. * When you think of libraries, you think of Keith Richards, right? Of course! And one library is on a quest to have Keith Richards visit them.... READ ON