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Why Reading Books Should Be Your Priority, According to Science

More than a quarter–26 percent–of American adults admit to not having read even part of a book within the past year. That’s according to statistics coming out of the Pew Research Center. If you’re part of this group, know that science supports the idea that reading is good for you on several levels. Reading fiction can help you be more open-minded and creative According to research conducted at the University of Toronto, study participants who read short-story fiction experienced far less need for Read more…

By Library Staff, ago

UCLA’s Virtual Library Hosts Over 1,800 Vintage Children’s Books for Free

If you’re a fan of children’s books, prepare to lose hours browsing through the virtual UCLA Children’s Book Collection. The digital archive hosts over 1,800 children’s fiction, poems, and educational books dating from 1728 to 1999. From fairy tale classics such a Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella, to Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, this collection will take you right back to your childhood. During the 17th century, children’s books were practically non-existent. Instead, the only books available to Read more…

By Library Staff, ago
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Author Talk with Merle Temple

Deception, murder, money, and organized crime—these describe the world that Merle Temple has been involved in for most of his life.  The Tupelo native spent his career as a deputy sheriff, as well as an agent and captain with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics during the first of the drug wars.  Drug dealers even once plotted where to bury his body after their hit men were supposed to kill him.  His life is certainly one Read more…

By Library Staff, ago

Holly Black Explains Our Fascination with Faeries

Holly Black is one of the YA world’s premier experts on faeries (she also has the pointy ears to prove it). Her enchanting books include The Modern Faerie Tales, The Curse Workers, and most recently The Folk of the Air series (the first installment was recently nominated in the 2018 Goodreads Choice Awards). Here Black discusses why faeries are so alluring to us mere mortals and answers all our questions about her upcoming book, The Wicked King. Faeries might look like us, but they are not us. Read more…

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Helping kids learn to code in Mississippi

Randy Lynn – Educator kidscodems.org @RandyInMS I first developed an interest for computing in the 1980s after my mother purchased an Apple IIe computer for our family,” Randy Lynn explains to us. His story isn’t too different from all the kids that grew up with a BBC Micro in the UK. “I learned BASIC language programming on that computer and had lots of fun writing simple programs.” I first developed an interest for computing in Read more…

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Ripley Friends of the Library Christmas Concert

A Storybook Christmas A Concert Celebrating Cherished Memories of the Holiday Season Ripley Public Library, Thursday December 6 at 6:30 P.M. Featuring Trey Hankins, Piano with Amy Beaty, Bob Glover, Joyce Graddy, Claire Leeke, Victor McMillan, Danielle Ratliff, Dan Shappley, and Luke West Refreshments provided by Junior Civic League • Sponsored by Ripley Friends of the Library

By Library Staff, ago
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How To Digest Books Above Your “Level” And Increase Your Intelligence

Ryan Holiday Bestselling author of ‘Conspiracy,’ ‘Ego is the Enemy’ & ‘The Obstacle Is The Way’ Jan 17 How To Digest Books Above Your “Level” And Increase Your Intelligence To do great things, you have to read to lead. The best advice I’ve ever got about reading came from a secretive movie producer and talent manager who’d sold more than 100 million albums and done more than $1B in box office returns. He said to me one Read more…

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The George E. Allen Library “Wish” Tree 🎄 Booneville

The George E. Allen Library “Wish” Tree

The George E. Allen Library “Wish” Tree 🎄 Sponsored by The Friends of George E. Allen Library The yellow ornaments 🌟 contain needs the library will incur in 2019. Items of various denominations are included. How it Works: 1. Decide the amount of your donation 2. Choose an ornament from the tree 3. Purchase the item or make a monetary donation for the purchase of the chosen item. All donations are tax deductible and greatly appreciated. Please Read more…

By Library Staff, ago