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This week in Out Loud in the Library I spoke with Charmaine Grafton, President of the Student Government Association. For all those who have met her, you already know she is a delightful and authentic person. It was a pleasure to get to speak to her and learn about what the SGA is up to this year. They are adapting to the online environment admirably. But, I don't need to tell you that. You can listen for yourself!
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There is still time to check out one (or two or three or four!) of these new books to read over Thanksgiving Break. Books are a great conversation started at dinner and a great way to get some peace amidst the hectic Thanksgiving hubbub. We have SO MANY great new books that I can't include all of them. Some of the books not pictured are written by or about such notable people as Jackie Chan, Stan Lee, Harvey Milk, Malcolm Gladwell, Lois Lowry, Dapper Dan, and Edward Snowden. So come grab a book!
The first 2021 podcast episode of Out Loud in the Library is here! Have you listened yet? In this episode, I interview President Buxton about what it was like to start his new job during a pandemic, what he sees ahead in 2021 for Durham Tech, and of course what he's been reading. Listen below or find the podcast on Spotify, Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you like to listen. If you or someone you know is involved in the Durham Tech community and would like to be featured on the podcast
Why not celebrate both the end of the semester and the season of snacks with a food-related book from the Durham Tech library? Click on an image for more details about a title. [gallery columns="5" type="circle" ids="679,680,681,682,683,684,685,686,687,688,690,691,692,693,694,695,696,697,698,699,700,701,702,703,704,705,706,707,689" orderby="rand"] Ask a librarian if you're interested in checking out one of these books highlighted in our front window display.
It's October! Fall has officially arrived so feel free to curl up with a blanket, a pumpkin spice latte, and one of these books. Sounds like a perfect afternoon to us. [gallery link="none" type="circle" ids="2552,2553,2554,2555,2556,2557,2558,2559,2560" orderby="rand"]
How are you celebrating Earth Day today? Are you watching the Earthday.org live stream? Are you heading over to the Piedmont Wildlife Center for their Earth Day Fly-Thru? Going on a hike? Attending the virtual Piedmont Earth Day Fair? Getting ready to take pictures of trees and flowers in your neighborhood to participate in the City Nature Challenge? Watching nature documentaries? How about reading? Check out these great new books we have in the Dr. Phail Wynn Collection. Any one (or all) would
We at the library want to help you get through this tough time. Here are some resources to help you get your football fix while waiting for the new season to start. Movies About Football [gallery type="rectangular" ids="1137,1138,1141,1140,1139" orderby="rand"] Books About Football [gallery type="rectangular" ids="1143,1144,1145,1146,1147" orderby="rand"]
As Early Voting begins today in North Carolina, the library has a display of resources about voting rights and history to remind us of the importance of casting our ballots. There are also excellent ebooks in ebrary and streaming video in Films on Demand. Visit the NC Voter Guide to locate early voting places, your polling location, and more. Here are some of the library's books, ebooks, and DVDs about voting rights and history. [gallery type="slideshow" size="medium" ids="2594,2593,2592,2591
[caption id="attachment_4577" align="alignright" width="300"] Gif by Tumblr user @ Pati Cmak.[/caption] As we enter the season of reading by the fire with fuzzy socks and pumpkin spice lattes (my favorite season) here are some excellent choices of books to get cozy with while watching the leaves fall. [gallery link="none" type="rectangular" ids="4562,4563,4564,4565,4566,4572,4571,4570,4569,4568,4567" orderby="rand"]