by Lucas Maxwell | BookRiot I used to love conspiracy theories as a kid. I found them a fun way to read and to kill time. Today? Not so much. I feel like conspiracy theories are, in a way, responsible for many terrible, terrible things, especially on social media. But Read more…
Most people use terrible passwords. If you’re one of them, you should change all your important passwords to something a lot more secure—and, that includes Facebook. Here’s how to change your Facebook password. Change Your Facebook Password on the Web Start by logging into the Facebook website and then select the drop-down Read more…
LibreOffice is the number one open-source office suite, and it’s the default office package on most Linux distributions. But can a free product compete with Microsoft? Microsoft Office was released in November 1990 and included Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint. There were many competing office suites—from companies such as Lotus, Read more…
Honoring the finest works of fiction from around the world, the Booker Prize has announced that its 2021 winner is The Promise by Damon Galgut. The ceremony was hosted by journalist Samira Ahmed and included remarks from the judges and shortlisted authors, as well as readings from the six novels and short Read more…
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS Oct 31 – Nov 2 ELECTION DAY • November 2 DIWALI • November 4 Archie Celebrates Diwali by Mitali Banerjee Ruths Happy Diwali! by Sanyukta Mathur VEETERAN’S DAY • November 11 THANKSGIVING • November 25 Thanks for Nothing by Ryan T. Higgins We Give Thanks by Read more…
BY MICHELE DEBCZAK Movies didn’t invent monsters like werewolves or vampires, but they helped shape how we view them today. Many common myths—like vampires burning in the sun and zombies eating brains—were popularized more recently than you might have thought. Read on to learn about 11 classic monster tropes and the movies that Read more…
by Jeff Somers Great reads for those who want more deadly games like the ones in the viral South Korean Netflix hit. Every now and then a particular TV show takes over and commands the all-seeing eye of pop culture for weeks or months at a time—think the first season Read more…
It’s that time again! We rounded up some great library craft videos from across the internet that are perfect for Halloween. Whether they are doing in-person craft events or take-and-make kits, these libraries share their creative crafts for the spooky season. DIY Spooky Witch’s Cauldron – Bubbling Cauldron with Glowing Coals New Read more…
Every two years we get to marvel at them—no, not the superhuman feats of strength and skill from the greatest athletes in the world, but the weird and wonderful names of the many, varied Olympic sports. Here’s a look at some winning Olympic words and their origins. 1. POLO At Read more…
The Northeast Regional Library System has recently been awarded an Anti-Racism Reading Shelf Grant by the Mississippi Humanities Council in the amount of $1500.00. This program is financially assisted by the National Endowment for the Humanities through the Mississippi Humanities Council. A total of 87 titles were distributed to NERL Read more…
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