Looking for a last minute gift for that reader on your list?

Posted on December 16, 2009 by aquist

Or perhaps something for your next book report? School Library Journal released a list of their favorite books released in 2009. 54 titles for kids of all ages, fiction, nonfiction, picture books, novels, there’s sure to be something in there … Continue reading →

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Introducing Research Guides!

Posted on November 30, 2009 by aquist

The TCPS Library is pleased to introduce our first Research Guides. These guides are designed to help the at home researcher with a specific topic area. We are just starting with these, so please be patient while we work out … Continue reading →

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Access a wealth of resources from home!

Posted on October 13, 2009 by aquist

Did you know you could access fee-based databases and information resources from the comfort of your own computer, for FREE? It’s true! Our local public libraries, San Diego Public Library and San Diego County Library, both purchase access to a … Continue reading →

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Library of Congress presents an Exquisite Corpse…

Posted on October 5, 2009 by aquist

From read.gov: Ever heard of an Exquisite Corpse? It’s not what you might think. An Exquisite Corpse is an old game in which people write a phrase on a sheet of paper, fold it over to conceal part of it … Continue reading →

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National Information Literacy Awareness Month

Posted on October 4, 2009 by aquist

When you think of libraries and librarians, you probably think about books. And while it’s true that we do deal with books, our primary focus is information. These days information comes in a wide variety of formats and mediums, including … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Your Freedom to Read!

Posted on September 28, 2009 by aquist

Each year, during the last week of September, the American Library Association celebrates the freedom to read with Banned Books Week. This event highlights the importance of the First Amendment and “the benefits of free and open access to information … Continue reading →

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