Parrots on the Road
Before taking your pet bird on the road, read these travel tips to ensure a safe trip.
On the Shelf: Explore Kansas
 |  |  |  |  |  |
Simple Discoveries
The Big Man in the Big Apple
Derek Jeter has been the face of the New York Yankees for nearly two decades. Ian O’Connor’s new biography is an excellent read for any baseball fan. The book provides a fresh look at this Yankee great known simply as “The Captain” as he moves into the final stage of his illustrious career.
Most Recent Kansas Labor Market Report Shows Very Slow Jobs Growth
According to the latest Kansas Department of Labor estimates, the July 2011 seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.5 percent, down from 6.6 percent in June 2011 and down from 7.0 percent a year ago. Kansas Labor Secretary Karin Brownlee states, ”Private sector jobs continued to grow last month — albeit at a snail’s pace. However, we do [...]
Deadly Family Secrets in Deadly Descent
Twin sisters Fiona and Zelda didn’t get along, but their earlier fights were nothing compared to this. Zelda wrote a family story that she gave to the Carlton County Historical Society, and in this story she revealed a family secret
Marilyn Monroe: Screen Legend
Marilyn Monroe. Revisit the career of this Hollywood icon.
Teen Film Festival: Showcase Your Film
This just in! Kevin Willmott, a movie director whose worked with the likes of Whoopie Goldberg, Spike Lee and Isaac Hayes, will be the juror. Teens will showcase their creative storytelling abilities through acting, directing and filming original movies for the library’s first-ever Teen Film Festival. A screening of the selected movies will be Oct. [...]
