• Indie book buzz

    Indie book buzz

    Recently I attended a fantastic presentation for librarians hosted by the Association of American Publishers covering forthcoming independent books.  The event highlighted titles by over 20 smaller, independent publishers (i.e. not the "Big Six": HarperCollins, Macmillan, Hachette, Penguin, Random House, and Simon & Schuster) and was particularly useful because we librarians might miss some of these less-publicized yet truly worthwhile books.

    Here is my idiosyncratic list of a few nonfiction titles that caught my eye, and might catch yours.

    Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 9:58am
    ALevie
  • Local delight

    Local delight

    If you haven’t visited Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton lately, you really should. My family and I visited recently after a couple of years, and WOW what a wonderful delight! Also delightful is that, if you have a Princeton Public Library card, you can reserve a museum pass and get free admission for four people. Be warned, though, it is our most popular pass. You can reserve the pass up to 90 days in advance.

    Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 8:00am
    SHawk
  • Dr. Henry Giroux to speak at library on May 18

    Dr. Henry Giroux to speak at library on May 18

    On the evening of Friday, May 18, at 7, the library will present a special lecture on "The Crisis of Youth in the Age of Disposability" by Dr. Henry Giroux, a renowned cultural critic and a prolific author who has published over 40 books and more than 300 articles on culture and media studies, education and political theory.

    Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 8:00am
    JHermann
    author, events, lecture
  • Magazines to check out

    Magazines to check out

    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.

    Friday, May 11, 2012 - 12:28pm
    JHauge
    circulate, magazines
  • Recommended listening

    Recommended listening

    Last semester my husband, a student at Rutgers, had the exciting opportunity to take a class with English professor Sophie Gee at Princeton University. While we are both interested in her academic title, “Making Waste: Leftovers and the Eighteenth Century Imagination,” I was drawn more immediately to her novel, “The Scandal of the Seaso

    Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 5:28pm
    GLongstreth
    Audiobooks, books
  • Tools for lifelong learners

    Tools for lifelong learners

    Learning is one of life's greatest joys. Think about a baby learning to take first steps. Applause, photographs, maybe even a few happy tears - they are all a part of the experience and show that learning can be momentous, life-altering, and lead to greater things. Whether you are hoping to improve in school, expand your workplace skills, or discover new interests, here are some free tools to help guide you in your lifelong journey of learning.

    Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 8:00am
    EBess
  • Book buzz

    Book buzz

    April is over. Surprised? I am. Now, that the calendar has reunited with May, I am in panic mode for the season of discontent, summer. Every year it’s the same story: My body refuses to cooperate with bathing suit goals. This year is going to be different. I am not going to beat myself up about it. Instead, I’m going to read A. J.

    Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 8:00am
    KFriberg
    books
  • Finding DVDs off the beaten racks

    Finding DVDs off the beaten racks

    Are you caught up on the latest action-movie blockbusters, bromance comedies and episodes of “Mad Men?” Are you looking for something new (or new to you) to watch? Consider these fresh additions and screen gems from recent years in our feature film DVD collection. Here’s a list I made in Bibliocommons of 10 feature films for your playlist.

    Monday, May 7, 2012 - 12:00am
    SConlon
    DVD, feature films, movies
  • Phones are the future

    Phones are the future

    On March 10, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell transmitted the world's first telephone call. The first rotary phones were used in 1919. Touch tone phones were developed in 1961. The first cellular phone call was made in 1973. The first generation iPhone was released in 2007. And soon, you may find an entirely new type of phone - one which runs a computer!

    Friday, May 4, 2012 - 6:00am
    BBakelaar
    technology
  • Princeton is rich with treasure

    Princeton is rich with treasure

    There are many kinds of treasure and Princeton is rich with many of them. But, among the most precious of these are the living treasures. The people who share their exceptional knowledge, their art, their experiences make this town one of the richest and most desirable in the country (we also like to brag).  

    Tuesday, May 1, 2012 - 10:35pm
    AWoodrow
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