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Best of 2009 and the Decade- Jody, Teens Online Mentor has gathered some great "Best of" lists. http://www.hclib.org/teens/TeensSpeak.cf m?Week=53
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Not only is it the end of a year, it's the end of a decade, and people everywhere are starting to make "Best of" lists. Here are some of my favorites:

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Facts about public libraries from the ALA:
There are more public libraries than McDonald’s in the U.S.—a total of 16,604 including branches.
Americans check out an average of more than seven books a year. They spend $33.56 a year for the public library—about the average cost of one hardcover book.
Americans go to school,... public and academic libraries nearly three times more often than they go to the movies.
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Liven up your Library Service with an Online Education course from the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). Courses begin February 1, and course space is limited. Register today to reserve your spot!

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The Holidays may bring on a variety of emotions, many of them strongly felt. If you're looking for cathartic horror there's a surprising number of tales that might satisfy. There's the classic ghost story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, and now the subversively funny and horrific The Stupidest Angel: a Heartwar...ming Tale of Christmas Terror by Christopher Moore.
The Archangel Raziel comes to earth seeking a small child to grant a Christmas wish to and settles on 7-year-old Joshua in the idyllic town of Pine Cove, CA. Unfortunately, Raziel's not the brightest bulb in the light strand and doesn't realize bringing the Santa little Joshua watched getting murdered back from the dead might not be a good idea.
For more adventurous and possibly romantic holiday horrors, try the new short story collection Wolfsbane and Mistletoe with tales by Charlaine Harris, Keri Arthur, Simon R. Green, Patricia Briggs, Carrie Vaughn and other dark fantasy authors.
http://www.hclib.org/pub/bookspace/Blog/ index.cfm?Topic=science%20fiction/fantas y/horror
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The Holidays may bring on a variety of emotions, many of them strongly felt. If you're looking for cathartic horror there's a surprising number of tales that might satisfy. There's the classic ...

Hennepin County Library Libraries will be closed Thursday, December 24, and Friday, December 25. We'll be open on the 26th!

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New policy regarding access to Internet computers: Effective Jan. 2, 2010, you will need to bring
your library card with you or know your barcode number to sign up for
and use a computer. http://www.hclib.org/pub/info/newsroom/? ID=252&Type=News
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will implement a new policy regarding access to its Internet computers.Effective Jan. 2, 2010, customers will need to bring their library card with them or know their barcode number to sign up for and use a computer.

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'One Read' at ACF
This fall, residents of the Adult Corrections Facility in Plymouth participated in a Foundation-funded, Outreach-facilitated One Read discussion of The Soloist by Steve Lopez. Seventy percent had never participated in a book discussion before.
http://hzapps.hclib.org/pub/ipac/link2ip ac.cfm?index=ISBN&term=0399155066
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Teens Speak Blog:
Things I Wonder About by
Victoria from Teens Online
http://www.hclib.org/teens/NewsFlashBlog .cfm?Week=50
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Why am I afraid of spiders?Are there aliens?Is praying the same as wishing?Was Michael Jackson a pedophile?What would it be like to be Amish?Will we destroy ourselves?Isn't Global Warming obvious?Do animals feel too?Are we too stupid to understand them?Or do we just not care?

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What's all the buzz about twitter, tweets, and Facebook? Learn all
about navigating the new generation of social media websites, including
twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook, and how and why individuals and
businesses are using them as socializing, marketing, and job search
tools. http://www.hclib.org/pub/events/AllEvent sAction.cfm?keyword=social%20networking
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or call 952.847.2900. Learn how to navigate the new generation of social media websites including twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Tell a Friend Social Networking: Basics Southdale Library Monday, Dec. ...

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Enjoy Pen Pals, Childish Films, and Talk of the Stacks? The Library Foundation of Hennepin County offers all of these programs and is here on Facebook as well!
***They have a goal of reaching 300 fans by Jan.1 http://www.facebook.com/supporthclib
The Library Foundation of Hennepin County, now united with The Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library, helps to ensure that our libraries are thriving community centers of intellectual discovery and lifelong learning. Thousands of Foundation supporters are making a d...ifference - join us! Visit our website for more information.
Non lucratif :381 fans

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Hennepin County Library - Find a Good Book - Books for Holiday Giving :Adults
http://www.hclib.org/pub/bookspace/BookL istAction.cfm?list_num=1046&CatID=1046
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Looking for the perfect gift that will be opened and enjoyed again and again? Books for adults are guaranteed to enlighten, are always a thoughtful choice, and are the perfect traveling companion, whether venturing near or far over the holidays. ...

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Hennepin County Library - Find a Good Book - Books for Holiday Giving :Kids & Teens http://www.hclib.org/pub/bookspace/BookL istAction.cfm?list_num=1047&CatID=1047
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Books are the perfect holiday gift for children and teens on your holiday shopping list — no batteries or assembly required! Books have enduring value, and favorites are re-read and treasured for years, even a lifetime. ...

Hennepin County Library Over 25,000 books and materials make up the James K. Hosmer Special Collections. Many of these treasures have been digitized and can be enjoyed online.
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More than 25,000 books and other materials in ten unique collections for reference and research use. Located at the Central Library.

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Library Board Vacancies
Three library board members' terms expire December 31, 2009. Applications are currently being accepted and are due December 31, 2009. Citizens may apply through an open appointments process via the Hennepin County website. For complete information on 2010 Citizen Advisory Board Open Appointments,... please use the following links: open appointments, questions and answers, and Citizen Advisory Board application form. Applicants with questions may also call 612-348-3257.
http://www.hclib.org/pub/info/libraryboa rd.cfm
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Looking for Recipes for Leftovers?
The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association website has links to recipes, plus tips on purchasing, prepping, thawing, boning, and cooking a turkey.
http://www.minnesotaturkey.com/tips-and- recipes/recipes/
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Contact Minnesota Turkey at 763-682-2171.















