Pioneer Library System Presenters' Showcase Information
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- Published on Monday, 21 July 2014 09:00
When will the 2014 Showcases take place?
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Batman's 75th Anniversary
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- Published on Monday, 21 July 2014 08:00
The world’s most popular Super Hero turns 75. Also known as the Dark Knight and Caped Crusader, Batman first appeared in the comic book Detective Comics #27 on March 30, 1939, featuring artwork by Bob Kane and scripted by Bill Finger.
In addition to the popular comic books, he’s starred in billion-dollar blockbuster movies, TV series, and video games. To mark the anniversary, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Entertainment have plans for a year-long celebration, which includes a new commemorative 75th anniversary Batman logo and new Batman titles and products. “Batman Day” is Wednesday, July 23.
You can also celebrate Batman's anniversary by checking out these graphic novel titles:
Batman: Arkham City by Paul Dini (AFG)
An all new epic bridging the gap between the hit game BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM and its exciting, upcoming sequel BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY. Paul Dini (HARLEY QUINN, BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM) is the game's writer and now tells this essential story that both gamers and Batman fans will want to read. Artist CARLOS D'ANDA provided visual concepts for the game and now brings his insider's expertise to this dark thriller.
Practice Oklahoma Driving Tests!
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- Published on Friday, 18 July 2014 00:00
Driving exams. Adjust the side mirrors, buckle up, and turning your phone off are all tips we know when we get in to the driver's seat - but what about the written exam before that?
Do you know? What headlight beams do you use when driving at night in heavy fog? What does that crazy diamond shaped sign with the black squiggle on it mean? And what speed can you drive on a four-lane divided highway if it's not posted?
No worries! Your hometown libraries have you covered. Visit http://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/buckleup to take our online practice exams. And we'll have you speeding through the written portion on in no time....the driving portion we'll leave to that brave family member or friend.
Library Connections Episode 30
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- Published on Wednesday, 09 July 2014 00:00
Ashley and Rebekah talk about an anniversary for someone called "The Caped Crusader," librarians battle it out for teen-book supremacy, and someone didn't tell Cassie and Leanne at the Moore library to stop playing with Legos when they became adults.
produced by Moore Monthly
July and Tesla
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- Published on Tuesday, 01 July 2014 06:00
Born in July 1856, Nikola Tesla was a brilliant student in his home country. After coming to America, the Serbian-American worked with Thomas Edison before starting his own projects. Although famous for creating the AC current and battling the current war with Edison, Tesla was the creator of many successful inventions and patents. Many of these inventions are still being used and improved on today. This July you can do your own Tesla reading and research and discover the man behind the inventions.
Nikola Tesla: Physicist, Inventor, Electrical Engineer
by Michael Burgan
Revolutionary inventor and engineer Nikola Tesla has been called the father of the 20th century. The eccentric physicist developed the alternating current electric power system that lights up the world today. He also invented radio and had to spend years proving it. Tesla hoped the world would find peace and riches through his inventions. Even with his great intelligence, he had trouble finding either of those in his own life.
