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Say It Out Loud - Talking Dictionaries

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Mon, 10/18/2010 - 2:41pm

megaphone picHave you ever come across a word while reading a book, newspaper, etc., that you simply were not sure how to pronounce?  Did you look it up in the dictionary only to find the pronunciation designated by a bunch of strange lines, squiggles and other symbols?  Sure, we all learned how to decipher the symbols back in junior high, but does anyone really remember it all?  I think not!  Ok, now all you English teachers out there take a deep breath and calm down, but sometimes we just need some extra help.  Well, just in time, I give you "Talking Dictionaries".  These great online dictionaries provide an actual audio playback of the word.  There are several websites that offer this service, but the two I like the best are Merriam-Webster.com and

This Week at the Library - October 18-24, 2010

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Mon, 10/18/2010 - 1:06pm

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Lots of great programs and activities this week.  Here are a few highlights...

  • Kids: Arabic Storytime, Game Night, and smART Art Kids Camp
  • Adults: Clase de Computadora en Espanol, Explore Women of the World Book Club, Wii Bowling, Business Seminar, and Computer Workshops 

For a complete list of activities, dates, and times, visit the Library website.

Guatemala Sinkhole

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Mon, 10/11/2010 - 11:16am

photo of sinkholeI know what you're thinking, "this can't be real".  The first time I saw the images I thought they were photoshopped, but I was wrong.  The Guatamala Sinkhole in downtown Guatemala City is about 60 feet wide and about 300 feet deep.  Scientist believe that Tropical Storm Agatha played a part in the sinkhole formation.  Guatemala City is built on a "pumice fill", ash and rock debris from ancient volcanic eruptions. Water saturated the ash filled soil and when it bacame too heavy it collapsed.  A three-story building is said to have fallen into the hole.

CyFest & Fire Fest for All

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Thu, 10/07/2010 - 1:25pm

cyfest posterWhat is Cy-Fest?  Cy-Fest is LSC-CyFair College's gift to the community; all activities are free and open to the public.  The festival objectives include promoting community awareness, support of local businesses, and sharing informational, cultural and educational programing.  

What is Fire Fest?  Fire Fest, hosted by the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department, allows the community a glimpse into the life of a fire fighter by providing demonstrations on vehicle fires, vehicle extrications, landing the Life Flight helicopters, and even canine search and rescue.  

Online WishList

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Wed, 10/06/2010 - 4:04pm

gift boxGrandma still buying you cute, puppy sweaters even though you stopped wearing them a few lifetimes ago?  Well never fear, WishList is here.  Shop the web and save all the items you've been hoping or dreaming about in a convenient online wishlist.  Make multiple wishlists: Birthday, Holidays, Want, Need, If I Win the Lotters (hey, we can all dream).  Make each list private (only you can see it) or public (send friends and family a link to your list).

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