What's happening at the library and items of interest to the UB community
Ray Bradbury, once called “Poet of the Pulps,” considered himself a graduate of the library, where he spent much of his time. Although he didn’t attend college, he said, in an interview with Public Libraries,”there’s no use going to a Continue reading Do not burn after reading
Langsdale On the Go! kiosk It is difficult to disassociate libraries with books. Drive down any main street in the US and chances are you will run across a public library marked with the logo of a silhouetted human-type-figure sitting Continue reading Graven and digital tablets: new technology at Langsdale
I cheated, I admit it, I cheated and read the second book first. I had always been intrigued by the book with the title Who Moved My Cheese? This was at a time when a lot of changes were being Continue reading Moving Cheese
Langsdale Library wants to know what will you be reading to bring in the Holiday Season?? I am pretty sure at Langsdale you could get some great ideas for books to purchase for gifts! Come see what we have.
Do you think $100 is too much to pay for a book? How about $2 at the Langsdale Book Sale? You can help support Langsdale Library by purchasing used books from us during our annual book sale. With a few Continue reading Langsdale Library’s Annual Book Sale: Nov. 2-3
You may have heard rumors that Langsdale is haunted, and given the sinister offerings the library has in store this October, this may well be the case. Consider the display on the first floor in front of the Circulation desk, Continue reading Spooky books and DVDs are brain food this October
Have you ever been shopping, brought stuff with you to the dressing room, and were unsure of what to do with the merchandise after you’d finished trying it on? Some folks opt to put clothing back on the rack where Continue reading When you’re finished with books you’ve browsed…
Bibliophiles rejoice! Halloween will soon be but a haunting memory, but Langsdale Library’s annual book sale is imminent. Book lovers will have a huge selection to choose from, and ultra-savvy bargain-hunters can get a leg up on everybody else in Continue reading Bookmark the date: Annual Book Sale on November 3rd and 4th
Langsdale Library is celebrating the freedom to read during Banned Books Week. In public and school libraries around the world, many books are challenged, banned or censored – 460 challenges were reported to Office of Intellectual Freedom in 2009. Most Continue reading We’re reading banned books!
For those of you looking for a good book to read over the holidays or need one for a holiday gift? The New York Times have printed their list of notable books. UB and USMAI have many of these titles, Continue reading Looking for a great book?