Can the President Rest in Peace? The Long, Strange History of Abraham Lincoln’s Body

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 10:31am

lincoln hearse photoJoin us for a lecture and discussion with Alex Smith, Professor of History, about the curious travels of Lincoln's body after he died.

Can the President Rest in Peace? The Long, Strange History of Abraham Lincoln’s Body
Friday, December 30
2:00-3:00 p.m.
LRNC 131 

View all Lincoln events and programs.
All programs are FREE and open to the community.

Part of the ALA Traveling exhibit, Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War
LSC-CyFair Exhibition Dates: December 28, 2011 – February 17, 2012

“Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War” Traveling Exhibition Visits Cy-Fair

Submitted by David Cherry on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 8:58am

President Abraham Lincoln, from Mathew Brady Photographs of Civil War-Era Personalities and Scenes. Courtesy Flickr Commons and Library of CongressBeginning December 28, Cy-Fair College Branch Library will host a unique traveling exhibition focusing on President Abraham Lincoln’s struggle to meet the political and constitutional challenges of the most turbulent era in the nation’s history.

Using period photographs, posters, historical documents and artifacts--including the Bible used during Lincoln’s first inauguration, “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War” explores how the president used the Constitution to confront three intertwined crises of the war—the secession of Southern states, slavery, and wartime civil liberties.

QR Codes for Kids

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 4:20pm

you tube screen shot    Check out "QR Codes for Kids" on YouTube, the latest video tutorial from the Lone Star College-CyFair Branch library.

QR codes are two dimensional codes you scan with a smartphone or tablet and get instantly connected to websites, contact information, images, and more.

QR Codes for Kids - written by Krissy Conn, performed by Krissy Conn and Paula Gonzales, childrens' librarians. Produced by Monica Norem, reference librarian.

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Cy-Fest 2011: Bring on the Fun!

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 10:32am

cyfest posterThe original Cy-Fest, a day of free family fun, is back. Visit LSC-CyFair tomorrow, Saturday, October 8, from 10am-2pm. Face painting, duck races, free food, and more!.  

Cy-Fest is brought to you by LSC-CyFair employees, students, community members, and local businesses who donate time and resources to make Cy-Fest possible. Learn more at http://www.lonestar.edu/cy-fest.htm.

 

It's Back! Wii Bowling for Adults

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 10:09am

ten pin challenge posterThe Ten Pin Challenge (Wii Bowling) is back!  If you're 18 or older, join us for fun and prizes.  No registration is required.  Open to novice and expert players!

Practice dates are October 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. in LRNC 131.

Tournament date is October 31 at 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Two winners will receive $25 gift certificates to Barnes and Noble, generously donated by the Lone Star College-CyFair Branch Friends of the Library.

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