Questions About Going to College? The Library Can Help!

By Matt P., Technology Librarian
 
Which college to attend? That’s one of the many questions facing students and their parents as the final years of high school begin. Options such as cost, location, class size, school reputation and programs of study are a few of the criteria to consider. 

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New VW Passat — American Made

By Frank S. Washington

CHATTANOOGA, TN – It may sound strange but we came here to drive Volkswagen’s 2012 Passat midsize sedan. The reason VW picked this venue is because the German automaker recently built a plant here that will assemble roughly 150,000 Passats annually.

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THE WEDDING OF YOUR DREAMS

The library provide resources for
weddings and potential honeymoon
destinations, like McWay Falls pictured above.

By reference Librarian Mari G.

A few years ago while driving through Big Sur, California, I stumbled across a state park that boasted a beautiful waterfall called McWay Falls.  Stopping along the side of the road to admire the falls dumping into the Pacific Ocean, I noticed a tiny wedding ceremony in progress. I remember thinking: Wow-rigging your wedding to take place near a natural scenic treasure is incredibly romantic! 

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Information is Accessible at Your Local Library

By Eunice B.
Reference Librarian

Submitted on July 6, 2011

The Capital Area District Library strives to be as accessible as possible to all. Our goal is for the library to be enjoyable and useful to everyone, regardless of ability. As stated in our Accessibility Policy:

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What’s This About Medical Drug Shortages?

By Eunice B.
Reference Librarian 
 
Maybe you’ve seen all the items in the news lately about shortages of important “medically necessary” drugs. 

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Best, Brightest & Most Beautiful 2011

LANSING, MI –  This is always an exciting edition for The New Citizens Press.  We have the opportunity to introduce you to fantasic people in our community that are doing interesting things.  Over the year, we come into contact with many people and since starting the  “Best, Brightest and Most Beautiful” article in 2005, we have been featuring impactful individuals.

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AboutThatCar.com: Suzuki Kizashi – Not Bad at All

By Frank S. Washington

DETROIT, MI  – I just spent a week test driving Suzuki’s latest effort to expand its offerings with the 2011 Kizashi Sport SLS Sedan.

The front fascia was more muscular, it had chrome accents, a lower grille, body side sill extensions, lower body side molding and chrome accents, a rear integrated spoiler atop the trunk, 18-inch alloy wheels and a slightly lower ride height.

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Read in the Summer for Better Success in the Fall

Children who don’t read over the course of two or three summers will fall behind their peers by a year in reading development.

The countdown to the last day of school has begun! While parents and children alike may be looking forward to more free time and a break from homework, one activity they shouldn’t take a vacation from is reading.

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National Register of Historic Places

240The Capital Area District Library’s interior in the 1960s!
The downtown library has grown.  This view is from the elevator on the 
second floor.
Courtesy photo
 
By Reference Librarian Anne R.
 
The building that houses the Downtown Lansing Library is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Lansing Downtown Historic District. While that’s an honor we are proud of, we also strive to keep pace with the changing needs of patrons who use our library for their information and entertainment needs.

 

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AboutThatCar.com: Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4X4

By Frank S. Washington
 
DETROIT, MI  – I test drove a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4X4 over a weekend and I was really impressed by what it didn’t have.
There were no leather seats. They weren’t heated or cooled either. There was no navigation system, no sun roof and no Bluetooth. What I had was what seemed to be a base model Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo without a lot of equipment. And that’s what I found impressive.

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