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Posted by JDavanza on Wed, Dec 10
There was an article in today’s Providence Journal about live homework help via Tutor.com.  The real time homework help is offered in the afternoons and evenings through Rhode Island’s public libraries, including Barrington Library.  Just click on ‘live homework help’ on Barrington Library’s homepage, or follow the link below: http://lhh.tutor.com/ngen/apps/socweb/main.aspx?ID=e0b778a1-8fae-45c9-a4fc-eb18cc25f885
Posted by JDavanza on Mon, Dec 08
Second Story Theater in Warren is presenting an outstanding and deeply moving adaptation of the Miracle Worker by William Gibson right now. Go see the play, but if you can’t make it, or even if you can, don’t let your appreciation of Helen Keller stop there.  The library has copies of the Miracle Worker as well as many excellent books written by or about the extraordinary Helen Keller.  They are truly inspirational.  Check them out!
Posted by JDavanza on Tue, Dec 02
directorsnotebook: Is there a future for traditional printed books?  Read this article for an interesting opinion… . http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/30/opinion/30gleick.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2&em
Posted by KChin on Tue, Dec 02
Is there a future for traditional printed books?  Read this article for an interesting opinion… . http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/30/opinion/30gleick.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2&em
Posted by JDavanza on Mon, Dec 01
directorsnotebook: Director’s Notebook December, 2008 There’s a quirky 1950’s movie starring William Holden and Gloria Swanson that I’ve always been drawn to called Sunset Boulevard. What always fascinated me, other than Swanson’s gloriously over-the-top performance, were the glimpses of the early days of movies and the larger than life escapades of the silent picture stars. That’s probably one of the reasons that I first decided to read The Age of Dreaming by Nina Revoyr,...
Posted by KChin on Mon, Dec 01
Director’s Notebook December, 2008 There’s a quirky 1950’s movie starring William Holden and Gloria Swanson that I’ve always been drawn to called Sunset Boulevard. What always fascinated me, other than Swanson’s gloriously over-the-top performance, were the glimpses of the early days of movies and the larger than life escapades of the silent picture stars. That’s probably one of the reasons that I first decided to read The Age of Dreaming by Nina Revoyr, since it is a novel...
Posted by JDavanza on Tue, Nov 25
PULITZER! MAN BOOKER! NATIONAL BOOK AWARD! Help yourself to some of the BEST books EVER – now on display in the new magazine section on the main floor of the Library
Posted by JDavanza on Tue, Nov 25
Periodically, we will feature several recommendations from local book clubs whose selections Barrington Books has kindly shared with us - Ava’s Man Rick Bragg             Bragg recounts the life of his grandfather, Charlie Bundrum, whom he never met. Big-hearted but flawed, Charlie was totally devoted to his wife and children, but a tenuous provider (a roofer by trade, he also cooked and frequently tasted his own moonshine) who fiercely defended his clan from trouble and hardship...
Posted by JDavanza on Mon, Nov 24
Building Peace and Prosperity in Africa, a presentation and discussion led by Topher Hamblett from the Foundation for West Africa will be featured at Barrington Library Wednesday, December 3rd at 7PM. Learn how independent radio has made a real difference in West African community rebuilding!
Posted by JDavanza on Sat, Nov 15
Event NotebookDecember 2008 Enigma There’s a chilling moment during the lull between songs at the end of Bob Dylan’s 1966 “Royal Albert Hall” Concert when a guy in the audience shouts out “Judas” and the crowd erupts. There’s cheering and clapping, maybe some boos, followed by indistinct shouting, and Dylan’s response, “I don’t believe you. You’re a liar.” Then with his instruction to the Band, “Get loud,” Dylan launches into a vitriolic and sneering version of Like a Rolling Stone...

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