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Bookmobile patron’s life has been a wild ride

posted by Deb S.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
posted in: Bookmobile | Bookmobile News
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Mabel Henderson only uses the bookmobile these days.

"I used to go to the main library once in a while, but, now I only drive where I have to," she says.

Mabel, who will be 97 this month, says she has come to the bookmobile ever since she moved to Topeka following retirement.

Mabel's youthful face and demure manner belie her age and her business-oriented past. A farm girl from the small  community of Corning, Kansas, Mabel attended the Strickler Business College in...

My Favorite LGBT Books!

posted by Jessica G.
Monday, June 01, 2009
posted in: Books | LesBiGayTrans
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While I was putting up my LGBTQQ (LesBiGayTransQueerQuestioning) Book Display, I was inspired to share with you my very favorites of the genre. So here you go!

 

 My Top 5 LGBTQQ Books (In no particular order):

Out of the Pocket by Bill Konigsburg. Out of the Pocket makes my Top 5 list because it tells the coming out story of Bobby Framingham, who is the star quarterback of his high school football team. The story takes told in a realistic and engaging way giving the...

What I’m Reading

posted by Gina
Saturday, March 28, 2009
posted in: About Us | Gina's RealLibrary
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Babar to When You Are Engulfed in Flames, my reading tastes range far and wide.  The library can help you read and listen to books, anytime, anywhere.  Find out how.

Job Searchers, look no farther than your library

posted by Lisa Coble-Krings
Monday, March 16, 2009
posted in: About Us | Library News
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Job Search Kits
Introducing the Job Search Kit. Check out these free resources to get your career headed on the right track. Learn how to market yourself, talk about your accomplishments and write resumes and cover letters that get results. So, what exactly is in the Job Search Kit? Find out with one click.
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