July 19, 2012
Are you using your favorite Apple device to read this post? Have you thought about what you will do with your old iPod after you buy the latest model? Interesting article and comments about Apple removing itself from the EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) list of green companies. Apparently, it’s getting too complicated to […]
July 17, 2012
In April of 2012, A Mighty Girl website was launched by Carolyn Danckaert and Aaron Smith as a tool to help parents, teachers, librarians, and friends find empowering and inspirational books for girls. Their website states, “A Mighty Girl is the world’s largest collection of books and movies for parents, teachers, and others dedicated to […]
July 14, 2012
Waiting for the King Writer Dave Eggers talks about his new novel A Hologram for the King with the NY Times. Along with discussing his differing approaches to fiction and nonfiction, the Zeitoun author explores how Waiting for Godot, Willy Loman, and a visit to Saudi Arabia subtly influenced the book. Superheroes for the Silver Screen […]
July 12, 2012
To commemorate the centennial of folk singer Woody Guthrie’s birth, the Smithsonian Institution is releasing a three- CD boxed set of his work. “Woody at 100” includes performances from radio broadcasts, live shows, and six songs that have never been heard on record. Beginning with his most famous song “This Land is Your Land”, the […]
July 10, 2012
Acclaimed science writer Malcolm Gladwell will be coming out with a new book on the power of underdogs.”David and Goliath” will probe what occurs when weaker people confront stronger ones. It should be out in 2013. Look forward to his unconventional and thought-provoking take on everyday situations. Links to articles. Links to EPL’s Gladwell books. […]
July 7, 2012
We are pleased to introduce local photographer Lisa D’Innocenzo as the next artist in our ongoing exhibition series Local Art @ EPL. From now through the end of July, her compelling collection A World Drained of Color will be on display on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main Branch. Born from an interest in rural […]
July 6, 2012
In this feature article in today’s Chicago Trib (reprinted from the LA Times), reporter Martha Groves relates the growning interest in private, tiny libraries. A neighbor with books to spare, looking for a way to share them with the community will build a small hutch (think dollhouse size) and simply set out a few volumes on […]
July 5, 2012
Here’s another example of talented people working for libraries. The New York State Reading Association assembled this entertaining video of an Adele-inspired librarian (Sarah Ada) singing her version of “Rolling in the Deep,” otherwise known as “If You Like to Read.” Perhaps Chicago area libraries can put together a blues music clip of our own? […]
June 28, 2012
Timothy L. Campbell and Alice DuBois are Evanston-based artists who made their solo Local Art @ EPL debuts back in 2010. Now the pair have joined their creative forces for a stunning return exhibit currently on display on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main Branch. Mixing oils, acrylics, and collage, the show presents two dozen […]
June 28, 2012
This is another one of those stories that could wash over you unnoticed in the daily tidal wave of facts and news. However, I was struck by this concept and would like to know who thought of it, does it actually work, and if it can be implemented anywhere else? I’m referring to the judge […]
