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Invest in Media Centers, Invest in Society: The Work of a Media Center Paraprofessional
"If America can increase funding for libraries and librarians, I can only think that America has found one important way to rebuild itself." -Stephen Krashen Stephen Krashen, along ...
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Books
Local Author Spotlight: William j. Barry
On Tuesday night, I headed to Jittery Joe's Coffee on the Atlanta Hwy for a book signing with local author William j. Barry. He was celebrating the release of the second book in h...
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Books
Athens: A Top 25 Giver City
In a celebration of the written word and passion for reading, 40 individuals from the Athens area are participating in the first World Book Night USA on April 23. World Book Nig...
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Books
Fifty Shades of Grey Now Available in Athens
Have you heard about it - the latest little book that could - Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James? The book that has suburban housewives blushing is now available in paperback lo...
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Books
Spring Cleaning Tip: Start in Your Closet
I don't know about you, but I look forward to a new season just so I can change what I'm wearing. For me, spring typically means trading long pants, bulky sweaters, and dark col...
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Schools
UGA Dedicates New Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Library
If libraries were wine, the University of Georgia’s newest one would be a fine Chateau Lafite-Rothschild Premier Cru. Something memoriable, valuable and delicious. The $46...