Monthly Archives: January 2011

Pop Quiz: Do you know this Super Bowl Trivia?

Posted on January 25, 2011 by beth

Can you tell which image below is from the Dallas Cowboys’ first Super Bowl game – and do you know what year it was? If you guessed the image in the center, you’re correct.  The Dallas Cowboys played their first … Continue reading →

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Book Review: U is for Undertow by Sue Grafton

Posted on January 22, 2011 by brenda

In the interest of full disclosure, I have to say up-front that I am a huge fan of the Sue Grafton Alphabet Mysteries and U is for Undertow – just released in paperback – is another excellent installment in the … Continue reading →

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Could your library help you do this?

Posted on January 21, 2011 by beth

Robert Nay just launched his first iPhone App four weeks ago, and it’s already been downloaded 2,000,000 times.  But Robert is not a professional computer programmer, nor does he work for a gaming company.  He is a fourteen year-old teen … Continue reading →

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Upcoming event: Bookmarks at NorthPark Center storytime

Posted on January 20, 2011 by beth

  This year, Bookmarks at NorthPark Center will usher in the New Year with a little scare as they feature No Time for Monsters/No Hay Tiempo para Monstruos in their January line up of Bilingual Books and Boogie storytime. On … Continue reading →

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Local libraries offer a treasure-trove of free and fun activities

Posted on January 19, 2011 by beth

Dallas Morning News columnist Nancy Churnin recently wrote about the great things to see and do at your local library. Check out the article here.

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