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The very basic of computer classes

Posted On: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 8:00am

Posted By: JHauge

Posted In: events, technology

Do you know someone who wants to learn to search online but has no idea how to get started? Someone who doesn’t know a mouse from a touch screen? Someone who wants to know what everyone is doing on the computer, has heard of Google, but has no idea how to “Google"?

Princeton Public Library offers classes for beginners. If you’re reading this blog, I think it’s safe to say, this class isn’t for you! But maybe you know someone who would benefit from computer lessons.

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Need help with your job search?

Posted On: Monday, June 25, 2012 - 6:00am

Posted By: JHauge

Posted In: employment, job search, reference

Looking for a new job or career? Searching for the right job can be extremely stressful and time consuming. By using Princeton Public Library's Education & Careers databases, you will have additional tools to assess your career options, write a resume and cover letter, practice interview techniques and, most important, find current employment opportunities that are of interest to you.

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12th-century treasures

Posted On: Monday, June 4, 2012 - 9:24am

Posted By: JHauge

Posted In: art, art museum, Awards, books, children's books, Newbery, Princeton

After leaving work recently, I took my daughter to the Princeton University Art Museum to browse the collections. Our first stop was on the lower level where we viewed the 12th-century celadon glazed stoneware called Melon ewer with lotus-flower design. It is Korean, from the Goryeo dynasty and was recently acquired by the Princeton University Art Museum. Simply put, it's gorgeous.

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Memorial Day memories...a letter from my great-uncle

Posted On: Friday, May 25, 2012 - 11:19am

Posted By: JHauge

Posted In: history, Memorial Day, World War II

Fred Buschhoff, of the 101st Airborne was 19 when he wrote this letter to his nephew, Dan Buschhoff (my father), for his second birthday. Three weeks after writing the letter, Fred Buschhoff was killed in the Battle of the Bulge.

France, January 5, 1945

Dear Danny,

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Magazines to check out

Posted On: Friday, May 11, 2012 - 12:28pm

Posted By: JHauge

Posted In: circulate, magazines

Have you visited the second floor magazine collection lately? Have you searched the catalog for magazines? You can now browse the collection in Bibbliocommons, put magazines on hold, and best of all, check them out! As of May 7th, customers can check out most of our 300 titles, including our 2012 issues, except for the current issue.

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Books to check out

Posted On: Monday, April 23, 2012 - 8:00am

Posted By: JHauge

Posted In: authors, book review, books, Fiction, historical fiction, staff picks, suspense

As I was thinking about which recent reads I'd like to blog about, two very different titles came to mind. One is a War World II spy thriller that takes place in Germany in 1939 and the other is a magical, sensual tale of an exotic spice merchant from India.

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Books to check out

Posted On: Monday, April 2, 2012 - 8:00am

Posted By: JHauge

Posted In: authors, books, staff picks

One of the benefits of staffing the Welcome Desk is talking about great books. Two recently released titles that have been frequently requested are the fictional novel, "Lone Wolf" by Jodi Picoult and the nonfiction title, "The Obamas" by New York Times correspondent Jodi Kantor. Both of these recently made it to my "to read" list. Not able to put either down, I finished them in time to blog about them here.

"Lone Wolf" by Jodi Picoult

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