So if you speak Spanish or know someone who does, the library is the place for you. Or, if you always wanted to learn another language, the library has some fantastic audio lessons and translation dictionaries ready for you to check out so you can learn Spanish, and many other languages too. And be sure to browse our Hispanic Heritage Month display.
Food for Fines
We'll wrap up our amnesty week with Sundaes on Sunday, including live music and an ice cream bar starting at 2 p.m. on Sept. 28. So break out that library card, and food donations, and come help us celebrate.
Science Lab-rary
The library is hosting several science exhibits on loan from SpectrUM, the new interactive science museum located at the University of Montana. Amateur physicists can take a spin at the Chaotic Pendulum, theorize at the Gravity Well, or track nature in the Weather Kiosk. SpectrUM will be sharing a variety of exhibits with the library in the coming months, so be sure to take a walk through the lower level lobby and be prepared to be amazed.
We have it: staff reviews
"Little Brother," by Cory Doctorow. Tor Teen, 2008, find it at: Y DOCTORO
The title refers to Marcus, the protagonist, and should make you think of Orwell's Big Brother. The story takes place in a contemporary looking United States. After a Sept. 11, 2001, type event in San Francisco, Marcus, a 17-year-old high school student, is picked up by a Department of Homeland Security-type organization and is taken off to detention and questioning. The story describes his efforts to fight back against the oppressive regulations imposed by this DHS-like organization. Criticism of the current administration is none too subtle.
The author knows quite a bit about security and the technical environment Marcus lives in. He understands what works, what doesn't, and what we can reasonably expect from an effective security in a free society. The characters are either good or bad in the story, so there's not much gray. Many of the technical descriptions are good though. So this story, aimed at adolescent readers, is a good read for their parents as well. It's a great action story, and when it's finished, you'll have learned more than you realized.
Reviewed by Jim Semmelroth
Hot happenings
Here's a sampling of upcoming events at MPL. For more information, call the library at 721-2665 or visit our Web page at www.missoulapubliclibrary.org. If anyone attending a program needs special assistance, please provide advance notice by calling 721-BOOK (2665).
- Teachers's Tour. Teachers, school librarians, and teaching assistants of all grades are invited to come for breakfast and a tour of our redesign changes Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 a.m. Reservations appreciated but not required; call 258-3863. Teachers are asked to enter the building from the parking lot.
- Socrates Cafe. Think like a great philosopher. Come to the Socrates Cafe, Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m.
- Teen Writers Group. Ages 15-18, are invited to join our small group of writers who share words, ideas and energy every Friday, 4:30-6 p.m.
- Celebrate Banned Books. Teens ages 13-18 can celebrate their Right to Read Saturday, Sept. 27 at 3 p.m. by helping flag books that have been "banned" and "challenged" across the country. So munch on some snacks and make a statement.
52 ways to use your library card
(52 maneras de usar su targeta de la biblioteca.)
No. 21: Research the purchase of a new car. (Investigue la manera de comprar un auto.)
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