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Much thanks to William Carlos Williams' poem " This Is Just To Say" for the inspiration. "This Is Just A Reminder" I have found the plum that you left by the computers. And which, you may not remember, should not be in the library. Please: No food or beverages. Even when so sweet and so delicious.
The Library is excited to host a student art exhibition featuring art works from Durham Tech's Drawing, Painting, 2-D and 3-D Design classes. The official opening and reception for students and their families is Saturday, April 16 from 11:00 - 1:00. Works will remain on display until May 6th. We are so proud of our Durham Tech art students! To view the exhibition poster, visit: Student Art Exhibition April 2016 [caption id="attachment_2092" align="alignleft" width="628"] Drawing by Kevin Garcia[
[caption id="attachment_2917" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image from https://pixabay.com/en/colorful-color-brush-painted-1974699/[/caption] This month the library is featuring a display of international authors on the lower level. Check out these authors and titles to explore the world. Many of these works have been translated from their original languages. For more ideas, browse this Goodreads list of popular international authors for inspiration. Search the library's online catalog for
Nearly fifty years ago, in 1973, the Supreme Court legalized the right to abortion access through Roe v. Wade. This past June, the Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade ruling. To learn more about this very current event, the Durham Tech Library has developed an informational reading list on the history of abortion in America, the Roe v. Wade ruling, and resources about women's health and health care, abortion, and reproductive rights. Click through to explore our resources and learn more for
Are you stressed by the end-of-semester crunch or the upcoming holidays? Spend time outdoors! It's amazing what nature, walks or hikes, and fresh air can do for you! We have many beautiful parks and trails in the triangle to enjoy as well as throughout the state. [caption id="attachment_1814" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Image from http://www.ncparks.gov/eno-river-state-park/history[/caption] Visit the NCpedia page, Exploring North Carolina: North Carolina State Parks, Trails, Lakes, Rivers
[caption id="attachment_4019" align="aligncenter" width="200"] (Coming soon to the Durham Tech Main Campus and OCC Libraries)[/caption] This book was read by Meredith Lewis, [mostly] the Orange County Campus Librarian. Title of book: Lincoln in the Bardo Author: George Saunders Genre: Literary Fiction #ReadGreatThings2018 Categor(ies): A fictionalized account of a real person's life & A book that contains a supernatural creature, occurrence, or event Why did you choose to read this book? The
In a repeating series highlighting thematic reading opportunities around Durham Tech, here are some awesome cookbooks or cooking-related books to go along with your summer viewing of the greatest reality TV show of all time* The Great British Baking Show (starting June 16, Fridays starting at 9pm on PBS). All of these books and films are available on at least one Durham Tech Library campus. [gallery size="medium" link="none" ids="3355,3356,3357,3358,3359,3360,3361,3362,3363,3364,3365,3366,3367
Take a look at our new books! A little nonfiction to get you started-- Or maybe you prefer some realistic fiction? How about mostly realistic fiction... with just a touch of the supernatural? Or little fantasy or science fiction, perhaps? We've got you. Not able to come visit us at the Orange County Campus library but want to read one of these [awesome] books? Ask a librarian for help putting a hold on a book to pick up at your primary campus.
Explore new frontiers with a book set in or about space with the Read Great Things 2021 Challenge. Keep reading for some suggestions, including some double-dippers. Double dip and get into a novella series to fill that short book category (could we also call these LITTLE DIPPERS? Eh?): Double dip and travel to space with a book with pictures: Explore new frontiers with some fiction from our collections: Or get the facts with nonfiction about space: Or just read about cats in space (as ya do)
April has been designated Financial Literacy Month in the United States of America. Learning about your personal finances and how to manage them can be daunting. There is so much information out there, where do you start? Here are two resources that can help. MyMoney.gov is a website funded by the government that takes you through what they call the five principles (Earn, Save & Invest, Protect, Spend, Borrow) and explains each. You can also look at what to do for big life events, such as buying