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Coloring pages from Dover Publications
For those of us who find it relaxing to color! If you haven't had a chance to browse the Dover Publications website and print off your own coloring samples I highly recommend it:) You can even sign up to receive your own samples! They usually send them out on Fridays.
http://www.doverpublications.com/sampler/0708
Walking Book Club
Daniel Boone Regional Library is encouraging mid-Missourians to read, walk, and talk this summer. "As part of Summer Reading, we'll be hosting a walking book club at the Columbia Public Library on the second Wednesday of the month throughout the summer. This club combines three necessities for a healthy brain: mental, physical and social activity. Participants will take a 30-minute walk, leaving from the library, followed by a book discussion." Check out the schedule on DBRL's blog.
Ahh, the Sweet Smell of Lignin
Here's a walking tip for this rainy week: stroll (or power-walk) through Ellis Library. With five floors and multiple staircases, you can get quite a workout! While you're walking, you'll surely get a whiff of that beloved "old book smell." On second thought, though, you might want to wait until after finals. The next couple of weeks at the library might smell more like coffee and stress than anything else!
National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month. There are so many ways to celebrate. You might start with this list of 30 ideas from the Academy of American Poets. And here's a bonus activity courtesy of NPR: Tweet an original poem of 140 characters or fewer using the hashtag #NPRPoetry and it might be read on air.
Celebrate the Ides of March
I know that we're supposed to "beware the Ides of March" — or at least, Julius Caesar was supposed to — but doesn't celebrating it sound like more fun? Personally, I'm going to commemorate the date by taking my baby on a walk in the lovely spring weather to my polling location and register my vote for our next American "emporer." (And you should, too — with or without the baby.) Some other ideas:
Read an informative book: The 5 Best Julius Caesar Biographies for The Ides of March (Cleopatra: A Life has been on my to-read shelf for a while.)
Cook a grandiose meal: An Ides of March Dinner Party (I'm adding several of these recipes to my to-cook list, including the lentil-chestnut stew.)
Knit a dishcloth: Roman Stripe Knitted Facecloth (Always a good idea!)
More Movies for Book Lovers
This weekend is the True/False documentary film festival here in Columbia. Will you be attending? Or will you be staying in with a good book or perhaps a good movie? If the latter is your preference, you might wish to check out this nice list of films featuring libraries and librarians.
I'm partial to The Librarian: Quest for the Spear (and its spinoff TV series), Where the Heart Is (and the novel it's based on), and The Breakfast Club. Do you have any favorites?
Web tip of the week, Feb. 29, 2016
Web tip of the week, Feb. 29, 2016
Estimate the time it will take you to read any of the 12 million books or choose books based on reading times.
Submitted by Jack Batterson
From Page to Screen
Whether or not you watch the Academy Awards ceremony this Sunday night, if you're like me, you will spend part of your weekend curled up with a good book. And if you'd like to merge those two activities, follow the link below for a list of the books behind this year's Oscar-nominated movies.
I've personally read and would recommend Room by Emma Donoghue. The narrator's perspective is unique and incredibly well-done. It's an extremely emotional story, so be sure to have tissues nearby. If you've read any of these books and would like to chime in with your thoughts, feel free to post a comment.
Whatever your weekend might hold, I hope it's a good one!
Nine Oscar 2016 nominations that are based on books
Make a Friend Day
Today, February 11, is Make a Friend Day!
For inspiration, I propose this greatly varied selection of literary friendships:
The 10 Best Friendships in Literature
You might also look to the animal kingdom for inspiration. Remember that friends come in all shapes and sizes and can have hidden depths. You might have more in common with a new acquaintance than you first realize.
15 Unusual Animal Friendships That Will Melt Your Heart
And if you really hit it off with a new acquaintance, or want to celebrate the long-time connection between you and your best buddy, you can try your hand at an old-school friendship bracelet:
15 "Summer Camp Style" Friendship Bracelets You Can Make Right Now
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