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This holiday has a split personality: since Roman times it has been a celebration of spring fertility and also since 1889 it has been observed as a celebration of labor unions, socialism and worker solidarity. Check out our Online Encyclopedia Britannica (under “Find Articles and Databases” on the library website) for the full scoop!
“The Green Generation” is the global theme for this year’s Earth day. How can you become a greener member of society? Type in SUSTAINABLE LIVING in our library catalog (under “Find Books and Videos” on the library website) to find some books with answers!
Inspired by renowned author and physicist Brian Greene, part of the Puyallup lecture series? If so, check out the book and DVD “The Elegant Universe,” or the books “Fabric of the Cosmos” and “Icarus at the Edge of Time.” All are available at the Puyallup campus library.
From FRONTLINE: “Ten Trillion & Counting” “My Father, My Brother & Me” “Sick Around America” & “Black Money; From NOVA: “Spy Factory” “Extreme Ice” “Last Extinction” “Rat Attack” & “Incredible Journey of the Butterflies.” Search by title in the library catalog to view these videos online!
April 2 is International Children’s Book Day. Celebrate this year’s theme “I am the World” by checking out children’s books for your favorite kid. Fun books on this topic include Somewhere in the World Right Now, Madlenka, and Our Earth. Ask a librarian for more suggestions!