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January 2023: Blogging with Shannon


Happy 2023! Here's what's happening at our libraries during January.


Resource of the Month: Author Check


Author Check is our Resource of the Month. Author Check allows you to view author profiles and track authors. When you track an author, you will receive emailed alerts the next time the library gets a new book in by that author. Sign up for your FREE Author Check account here.



 

Celebrating National Popcorn Day, January 19, 2023


We're celebrating National Popcorn Day at our branches this month with some special programming!

Popcorn Fun Facts:

  • The treat is so ancient that archeologists have found popcorn fossils. Aztecs used popcorn for decorating clothes and ceremonial embellishments on top of eating!

  • Popcorn is over 5000 years old.

  • The first commercial popcorn machine was invented by Charles Cretors in 1885.

  • Nebraska produces the most popcorn in America, around 250 million pounds per year.

  • Microwaveable popcorn was invented by Pillsbury in 1982.


- Shannon, Assistant Director


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