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Armchair Travel December 2018
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Library Holiday Collections The library is collecting mittens, gloves, hats and scarves during the holiday season to decorate our holiday tree. Donations will be sent to the Salvation Army. Also, the library is collecting non-perishable food items for the local food pantry. A box will be located near the Circulation Desk through January 7.
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Have Dog, Will Travel : A Poet's Journey
by Stephen Kuusisto
A blind poet describes how being laid off from his job as a small college town professor led him into acquiring his first guide dog and how it changed his life and gave him a newfound appreciation for travel and independence.
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| The Man Who Walked Backward: An American Dreamer's Search for Meaning in... by Ben MontgomeryThe intriguing story of Depression-era Texan banker Plennie Wingo, who, after losing everything (partially due to his selling alcohol during Prohibition), decided to earn money from sponsors (which didn't work out so well) and by selling postcards (which did) by walking the world...backward.
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God Save Texas : A Journey into the Soul of the Lone Star State
by Lawrence Wright
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Looming Tower explores the history, culture and politics of Texas while challenging popular stereotypes, offering insight into how the state boasts some of the highest rates of diversity, technology exports and growth as well as the lowest tax models and government regulations
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Love and Marriage...and Travel
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| Eve of a Hundred Midnights: The Star-Crossed Love Story of Two World War II... by Bill LascherA swiftly paced dual biography inspired by the writings and photographs of American journalists Mel and Annalee Jacoby. The couple married shortly before the attack on Pearl Harbor and worked in China until just before the Japanese invasion (getting out in the nick of time), then moved from location to location chronicling the events of World War II.
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The Good Shufu : Finding Love, Self, and Home on the Far Side of the World
by Tracy Slater
Tracy Slater, deciding to follow her destiny, builds a life in Japan where she, despite many challenges, fills her life with meaningful connections, a loving marriage and wonder at her adopted country, a place that will never feel natural or easy, but provides endless opportunities. 30,000 first printing.
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Polish Advent & Christmas Customs
Wednesday, December 12, 5:00 pm
& Sunday, December 16, 2:00 pm Library Meeting Room
A program on “Polish Advent and Christmas Customs” will be presented by Fr. Wally Wladyslaw Rakoczy. Fr. Wally’s beautiful collection of szopki (Nativity scenes), ornaments, Kolędy (Polish Christmas) albums, paintings on glass, and much more will be on display, and he will also share stories and information on how Advent and Christmas are celebrated in Poland. The program is free and open to the public but seating is limited. To reserve a spot or for more information call Theresa Child at 219-464-1369 or Robin Kohn at 219-873-3049.
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Needle Arts League
Every Thursday, 5:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
The Needle Arts League of Michigan City promotes all forms of needle arts. Membership is open to anyone interested in needle arts such as crochet, needlepoint, cross stitch, crewel, tatting, and other hand stitching. All skill levels and ages are welcome. An exchange of skills and materials is encouraged. For information, call 219-873-3049.
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, December 20, 12:30 - 4:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
The need for blood is especially high during the summer. The Red Cross will conduct a blood drive Friday, July 13, from 12:30-4: 00 pm. You can make an appointment by calling 1-800-RED CROSS. Or go to redcrossblood.org and put in the sponsor code “mcplib.” Walk-ins are welcome! Give the gift of life.
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Pronunciator
Take free self-guided lessons to learn 80 different languages. Score your pronunciation, have virtual conversations with native speakers, play back recordings, and take quizzes. Mobile app available.
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Axis 360 eBooks
Find popular fiction, non-fiction, and picture e-books and e-audiobooks for children, teens, and adults! It's simple--just download the app on your device, search for "Michigan City Public Library", and log in with your library card number and PIN.
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NoveList Plus
Looking for more books by your favorite author, or want to find similar authors? On hold for the newest bestseller and need something to read while you wait? Not sure of the next book in the series you’re reading? Found a book you love and want more books like it? Then try NoveList Plus, the online readers’ resource that helps you uncover your next great read, whether it’s fiction or nonfiction. Log in with your library card number.
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Library Catalog
Look up books and other materials, place items on hold, and more.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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