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Location: Various Locations
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Nothing beats the taste of a juicy peach or a tangy tomato. And with a little planning, a bumper crop from the garden or a full basket from the farm market can become a delicious treat during the winter months!
Let them say what they want about New Jersey.
We know it’s the Garden State for a... |
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Hey Kids! Like cats? Like comics? Like to laugh? Not too sophisticated to appreciate potty humor? Well then, does the BCLS have some books for you!
Cartoonist Ashley Spires recently released Fluffy Strikes Back, another excellent graphic novel featuring Pets of the Universe Ready for Space Travel... |
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Tuesday, August 23, 2016
When someone tells me a book is the “new Gone Girl,” I think "Oh really?" Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train are still generating a lot of buzz, and when you finish one of these novels, you might be itching to read another that can deliver that same edge-of-your-seat kind of suspense. You know... |
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Monday, August 22, 2016
In January 2006, NASA launched a small space probe named New Horizons to Pluto, the only planet in our solar system at the time to have never been explored. It would take more than nine years for the probe to reach its destination. However, after just six months of travel, astronomers down on Earth... |
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Friday, July 29, 2016
On October 4, 1957 Sputnik became the first satellite ever launched into Earth's orbit and in turn began the U.S.-Soviet space race. In response to the U.S.S.R.’s launch of Sputnik I, the United States officially established the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on July 29, 1958 with... |
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Location: Bordentown, Cinnaminson, County Library
Thursday, July 28, 2016
For many children, learning to read is a challenge, and if they are struggling, it becomes even more intimidating. They may not want to try reading aloud because they are afraid an adult will correct them every time they make a mistake. But what happens if they read to a calm, friendly dog who... |
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Monday, July 18, 2016
The romance world recently suffered a great loss with the death of one of the great names in the genre, Jo Beverley.
Beverley published more than 40 historical romances and was famous for her meticulous research and use of accurate historical details, which included a terrific guide to English... |
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Monday, July 18, 2016
If you're not into the traditional western, explore the galaxy with Spike Spiegel and crew! This 1998 animated series was created by Sunrise, the same studio that made Sgt. Frog and Escaflowne. It follows the adventures of a pair of bounty hunters, Spike and his partner Jet Black, as they rocket... |
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Monday, July 18, 2016
Saturday, July 23 is National Day of the Cowboy. This event, organized 12 years ago, celebrates the heritage of these pioneers. From the development of the "Code of the West" to the expansion of the cattle industry, these animal herders influenced the frontier from Texas to the Rocky Mountains. The... |
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Sunday, July 17, 2016
July 17th marks Disneyland’s 61st birthday. From Walt Disney’s initial idea for an amusement park in the early 1950s to today, Disneyland has attracted millions of people each year. During opening day in 1955, the park couldn’t even accommodate the number of visitors who showed up, running out of... |
