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Halloween Safety

Submitted by Hugo Ortega on Fri, 10/30/2009 - 5:41pm

Halloween is tomorrow! And parents need to consider their children's safety. A very important rule is to carry some form of lighting, such as flashlights or glowsticks. With dozens of people sharing the streets with drivers, we all have to make sure to be extra careful to avoid any incidents. Something else to consider is to revise all given candy to inspect for any possible and hazardous tampering. Children should always look both ways before crossing a street to ensure there is no oncoming traffic headed their way. With this in mind, we at the Jacinto City Library wish everyone a happy and safe Halloween!

EXECUTION OF A QUEEN

Submitted by Hugo Ortega on Fri, 10/16/2009 - 2:57pm

Marie AntoinetteOn October 16, 1793, Queen Marie Antoinette of France was executed during the French Revolution. She was only 37 years old. But her life was one to go down in history where she would be regarded, wrongfully, as one of the greatest villainous monarchs of France. Although her actions during the final days of the crown may have been grossly exaggerated, many books and even a movie have been produced retelling the final years of royal rule in France.

Alan Moore, Author/Artist

Submitted by Hugo Ortega on Fri, 10/09/2009 - 5:55pm

v for vendettaAs a writer, Alan Moore introduced many to a philosophical questioning of our surroundings and forced even the fair-minded to realize just how ramshackled our perceptions of society really are.

Cloudy With a Chance of Reading

Submitted by Hugo Ortega on Wed, 09/30/2009 - 8:38pm

Cloudy with a Chance of MeatbalsCloudy with a Chance of Meatballs has remained the number one movie in America for the second weekend in a row. This book-inspired movie is a great read for children of all ages. For those who have not seen the movie yet, I invite you to check out the book from the Jacinto City Library children's collection.

Be Drug Free!

Submitted by Hugo Ortega on Tue, 09/22/2009 - 3:08pm

Students from the local elementary have recently been assigned to do a research project which denotes the effects of drugs on an individual. The Jacinto City Library has various books in the juvenile nonfiction section (in the 362s) regarding various drugs such as inhalants, intravenous drugs, marijuana, etc. This project is meant to demonstrate the side-effects and long term consequences of doing drugs. The library staff wishes the students the best in their pathway to knowledge!

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