Category Archives: Libraries

Two Exhibits Worth Seeing

Posted on September 25, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

One in Boston, one in D.C.; both online too.
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If Physical Books Are Dead in Five Years, How Do the Poor Find Books? Whither (or Wither?) the Library?

Posted on August 9, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

Books need to be accessible to all, not just those able to afford internet access and Kindle.
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William Steig Exhibit in Boston

Posted on November 10, 2007 by mikethemadbiologist

If you’re in Boston, the Boston Public Library at Copley Square is having a free exhibition of The New Yorker cartoonist William “King of Cartoons” Steig‘s work.
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Alexandre Voltemarre Exhibit

Posted on July 14, 2007 by mikethemadbiologist

At the Boston Public Library, there’s a fascinating exhibit about Alexandre Vattemarre, entertainer turned cultural ambassador. It’s definitely worth seeing.
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We Don’t Need No Stinking Libraries?!

Posted on May 30, 2007 by mikethemadbiologist

Would you pay $728 more a year to keep schools and libraries fully funded? I would, but the voters of Northbridge, MA wouldn’t.
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