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I was lucky enough not to face any required summer reading lists until I went to college. So I still think of summer as the best time to read for fun. – Margaret Haddix
Summer reading is nigh! Beginning June 1st, you can sign up online or in any Sacramento library to participate. Think it is just for kids? The grand prize for adults is an iPad. Free iPad just for reading. Any adult … Continue reading
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Gratitude is the sign of noble souls. – Aesop
And we here at alt+library have so many reasons to be grateful! This is our 100th blog post and we would like to take this opportunity to thank some of the many people who have supported our blog, meet-up, programming … Continue reading
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Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: Bollywood Spectacular!
Something is happening indeed! alt+library is starting a series of afterhours “First Friday” programs at the North Sacramento Library (2109 Del Paso Blvd). Our kickoff program is March 2nd and is a “Bollywood Spectacular”! We will be enjoying a film, … Continue reading
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Music is my religion. – Jimi Hendrix
Inspired by Flavorwire and their “Literary Mixtape” features, we at alt+library want to know what character would YOU choose and what songs would be included in the mix? I think my choice would be Bonanza Jellybean from Even Cowgirls Get the … Continue reading
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A perpetual holiday is a good working definition of hell. – George Bernard Shaw
Many people adore the holidays – the family, the fun, the togetherness. Others of us loathe them – the pressure, the commercialization, the togetherness. So, how do you endure? We’re hosting Punk Yoga: Survive the Holidaze and Broke A$$ Holidays as oases … Continue reading
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Too good to be bad
The Bad Art Night participants with the worst art absconded with their less-than-masterpieces before we thought to get a photo. But below are the top contenders for “Good” Bad Art–sometimes we are just too good to be bad, no matter … Continue reading
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“There are all kinds of mix tapes. There is always a reason to make one.” – Rob Sheffield
Our last alt+library book club selection was Love is a Mix Tape and though I missed the discussion, I hear the book was enjoyed. I am currently reading Rob Sheffield’s most recent title, Talking to Girls About Duran Duran. But one … Continue reading
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