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  1. Read All About It! Books in the News

    May 11 , 2013 by Chantal Wilson

    On CBS This Morning sociologist Dr. Pepper Schwartz, Ph.D. discussed her book The Normal Bar which was cowritten with fellow sociologist James Witte, Ph.D and wellness entrepreneur Chrisanna Northrup.  The Normal Bar outlines the elements that constitute "normal" behavior among happy couples and provides practical suggestions on how couples can establish a "new normal" in their own relationship.

  2. Eastover Opens New Library

    April 22 , 2013

    For the last several months, an unfamiliar sound has been echoing down the streets of Eastover. The pounding of hammers and screaming saws is laced with a cadence of pride as a 5,200 square foot library slowly took shape on Main Street.

  3. Volunteers of the Year Named

    April 18 , 2013 by Laura Morris

    From shelving books to teaching computer classes, Richland Library relies on volunteers to maximize resources and better serve customers. On Wednesday, April 17, the library recognized the efforts of more than 100 volunteers at a special event at the Main Library.

  4. Hélène Berr: A Stolen Life

    March 29 , 2013

    The Hélène Berr, A Stolen Life, holocaust exhibit will be on display at Richland Library starting April 8, 2013. 

  5. Talking to Children about the Connecticut School Tragedy

    December 19 , 2012 by Rebecca Kolb

    It is almost impossible to comprehend the loss that occurred last Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. It can be even more difficult to explain that loss to your children.

  6. New York Times and Wall Street Journal digital microfilm

    December 1 , 2012

    The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal are available as full page images just as in the microfilm but without the microfilm hassle. Navigate easily through the papers by publication, title, date and page number. Full page images include all material that appears in print including photos, charts and graphs.

  7. MAS Ultra -- School Edition

    November 15 , 2012

    This comprehensive database, designed specifically for high school libraries, contains full text for nearly 500 popular high school magazines including America's Civil War, American Heritage, American History, Archaeology, Astronomy, Bioscience, Careers & Colleges, Civil War Times, Congressional Digest, Discover, History Today, Nation, National Review, New Republic, New Scientist, Popular Science, Science News, Scientific American, Smithsonian, World War II, etc.

  8. Military & Government Collection

    November 15 , 2012

    Designed to offer current news pertaining to all branches of the military and government, this database offers a thorough collection of periodicals, academic journals and other content pertinent to the increasing needs of these sites. Military & Government Collection™ provides full text for nearly 300 journals and periodicals. The database also offers indexing and abstracts for more than 400 journals.

  9. NewsBank

    November 15 , 2012

    Access full-text articles published in The State (from 1987 to present) and 187 other newspapers from around the country. Also provides obituaries and death notices, and some news magazine coverage.