In this retelling of the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast, a hot but vain guy is put under a spell by a witch. He has one year to find someone to love him in his altered physical form: or he will remain in that state forever. Enter Vanessa Hudgens…. Will [...]
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In honor of William Shakespeare’s 446th birthday, today has been declared Talk Like Shakespeare Day! Check out this website for tips about talking in a Shakespearean style: http://www.talklikeshakespeare.org/ Or go here: http://www.pangloss.com/seidel/Shaker/index.html to learn some great Shakespearean insults you can use on your friends and enemies, including classics like, “‘Thou puking tickle-brained popinjay!”, “You scullion! You rampallion! You fustilarian! [...]
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If you’re a fan of thrift stores, vintage clothes, or fashion in general, you should definitely check out Vintage Veronica by Erica Perl. When 15 year old Veronica gets offered a job at a huge vintage clothing store, she can’t think of a better way to spend her summer. Sifting through piles of old clothes, [...]
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This is just a reminder that all agencies of the library will be closed on Sunday, April 4 in observance of Easter. (BTW: Yesterday’s post was a joke, of course, but it’s also a reminder that you can’t believe everything you read on the internet If you ever need help finding trustworthy information online, ask [...]
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As you know, Akron Library is committed to bringing you innovative technology, which is why we’re pleased to announce that as of today, April 1st, you will be able to download books directly into your brain without taking the time to read them! No longer will you have to spend hours “reading” a book. Instead, [...]
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If you’re a fan of Sarah Dessen, Sara Zarr, or dramatic teen fiction, you’ll love Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver. Popular Sam Kingston is riding home from a party with her best friends on the night that she dies. The next morning, she wakes up only to realize she’s living her last day over again. [...]
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