Forces of Nature

With all the renewed interest in Mount St. Helens, National Geographic has put together a great website on the four main "forces of nature": volcanoes, earthquakes, hurricanes and tornadoes.

The site also includes descriptions of the science behind the natural disasters along with activities for each, as well as introductory facts, a list of famous forces, a glossary, and more.

The First Amendment Needs You!

The Campaign for Reader Privacy, a website created by the American Booksellers Association, is striving to educate Americans about the fact that "The Government now has the power to obtain secret court orders to learn what you read in libraries, and buy in bookstores. This power has not made one American family safer, and threatens the cherished freedoms American soldiers have fought and died for since 1776."

There is an online petition that you can sign if you wish to authorize the Campaign for Reader Privacy to notify your representatives in Congress that you support legislation restoring the privacy of bookstore and library records.

It's easy, so sign the petition today!

Time For Some Leaf Peeping?

Now that autumn is rapidly approaching, be sure to be on the technological cutting edge for maximum autumnal enjoyment. In other words, leaf peeping meets the internet!

As such, this website from Intellicast offers a peak foliage map, current state foliage reports, and suggested scenic drives. Time to start planning those weekend sojourns into the woods!

Get Bloggy!

Are you a reader of this blog - or any others?

Would you like to learn more about blogs?

Would you like to find out how to create one of your own?

Marissa Priddis will be leading a workshop this evening at 7pm to discuss blogs and the nuts and bolts of getting started. Call the Adult Information Desk (838-3286) today to register!

APL Closed Monday

APL will be closed on Monday - enjoy your Labor Day holiday!

To learn more about the origins of Labor Day, check out this Public Broadcasting Service web site about Labor Day's turbulent beginnings.