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History and Current Events November 2018
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| American Dialogue: The Founding Fathers and Us by Joseph J. EllisIn this nuanced examination of the "ongoing conversation between past and present," Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Joseph J. Ellis (Founding Brothers) reveals how the often contradictory wisdom of America's Founding Fathers remains relevant in contemporary political discourse.
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March 1917: On the Brink of War and Revolution
by Will Englund
World War I began in August 1914, but the U.S. remained neutral until April 1917. In this riveting history, author Will Englund details President Woodrow Wilson's reasons for bringing his country into the war, illuminating other American leaders' arguments for and against war (including Congresswoman Jeannette Ranking, journalist H.L. Mencken, and former President Theodore Roosevelt). A major element in Wilson's thinking was Russian Tsar Nicholas II's March abdication, but the most significant factor was the escalating German submarine attacks on American shipping. Englund's discussion provides a "novel and persuasive point of entry" (Publishers Weekly) into the subject of U.S. participation in World War I.
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World War I : The Definitive Visual History : From Sarajevo to Versailles
by R. G Grant
Released to coincide with the centennial of the war's end, a visually striking portrait of the Great War blends detailed maps and archival photos of a wide assortment of arms, equipment and other artifacts with engaging narrative accounts of key events and battles as offered from varying perspectives.
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| The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate MooreAs World War I escalated, American women tasked with painting watch dials (many used by soldiers) were exposed to the gruesome effects of radiation poisoning. The surviving workers eventually took their employers to court; the outcome improved labor laws and led to a greater scientific understanding of radiation's harmful effects.
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Needle Arts League
Thursdays, November 15 & 29, 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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Bookmarks: Where the Crawdads Sing
Friday, November 16, 2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Patricia Klewer will review Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand. Then the time comes when she yearns to be touched and loved. When two young men from town become intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new life–until the unthinkable happens.
This program will be offered at the Westchester Township Museum in Chesterton on Thursday, November 15 at 2:00 pm.
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Films on DVD Series: Finding Your Feet
Sunday, November 18, 2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
The Films on DVD Fall series is a collaboration with Purdue Northwest. When Sandra Abbot discovers that her husband of 40 years is having an affair with her best friend, she seeks refuge in London with her estranged older sister, Bif. The two could not be more different–Sandra is a fish out of water next to her outspoken, serial-dating, free-spirited sibling. But different is just what Sandra needs at the moment. A feel-good romantic comedy that proves it’s never too late to find love. Rated PG-13. The film is shown in collaboration with the Purdue Northwest Odyssey Arts and Cultural program.
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American Memory
Digital record of American history and creativity, chronicling historical events, people, places, and ideas that continue to shape America. Includes written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music.
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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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Indiana Memory
A free digital library of Indiana's unique cultural and historical heritage, including digitized books, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, maps, and other media.
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Indiana History Online
Digital archive of state history, including histories, personal narratives and memoirs, pamphlets and political speeches, sermons and songs, legal treatises and children's books.
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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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