Lincoln City Libraries in Lincoln, Nebraska http://www.lincolnlibraries.org en-us Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:13:29 Central Daylight Time Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:13:29 Central Daylight Time Copyright 2010, All rights reserved. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. QCRSS One Book - One Lincoln fans... Don't forget to nominate your favorite titles for consideration forthe 2010 One Book - One Lincoln. Nominations are being taken on paper forms at all Lincoln City Libraries locations, or via our One Book - One Lincoln nomination form, below. Deadline for nominations is February 2nd, 2010! We've received quite... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/Deadline_looming_for_2010_One_Book_One_Lincoln_nominations.htm Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:34:00 Central Standard Time Another of this year's One Book One Lincoln special programs is now available as an audio podcast on the libraries' web site: The Crossroads of a Journey: All Roads Lead to Sarajevo Special guests Patrice McMahon, of the UNL Political Science Department, and Don Bryant, retired Associate Director of Athletics for the University of Nebraska, talk... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/New_2009_One_Book_One_Lincoln_Podcast_Available_1.htm Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:32:00 Central Standard Time Another of this year's One Book One Lincoln special programs is now available as an audio podcast on the libraries' web site: An Interfaith Journey Towards Peace: A Discussion This was a panel discussion about the conflicts and cooperation between peoples of different faiths that was exemplified by the characters in People of the Book. Recorded i... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/New_2009_One_Book_One_Lincoln_Podcast_available.htm Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:44:00 Central Standard Time Discussion Question #9: There is an amazing array of people of the book -- both base and noble -- whose lifetimes span some remarkable periods in human history. Who is your favorite and why? Please feel free to respond to this in the One Book One Lincoln Blog on the library's web site, or on the One Book One Lincoln Facebook fan page.... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/People_of_the_Book_Discussion_Question_9.htm Sun, 6 Dec 2009 16:12:00 Central Standard Time For those who were unable to attend the following Special Program associated with the 2009 One Book One Lincoln, a video recording isnow available via the Lincoln City Libraries YouTube channel. The program is broken up into several segments, so make sure you follow through to all parts if you wish to enjoy the entire program. The following... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/Third_One_Book_2009_video_now_available_online.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:37:00 Central Standard Time Discussion Question #8: How did Hanna change after discovering the truth about her father? Would the person she was before her mother's accident have realized that she loved Ozren? Or risked the dangers involved in returning the codex? Please feel free to respond to this in the One Book One Lincoln Blog on the library's web site, or on the One Boo... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/People_of_the_Book_Discussion_Question_8.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:11:00 Central Standard Time Discussion Question #7: Was Hanna being fair to suspect only Amitai of the theft? Do you think charges should have been pressed against the culprits? Please feel free to respond to this in the One Book One Lincoln Blog on the library's web site, or on the One Book One Lincoln Facebook fan page.... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/People_of_the_Book_Discussion_Question_7.htm Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:11:00 Central Standard Time For those who were unable to attend the following Special Programs or Events associated with the 2009 One Book One Lincoln, video recordings are now available via the Lincoln City Libraries YouTube channel. Each program is broken up into several segments, so make sure you follow through to all parts if you wish to enjoy the entire program(s). The... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/Two_of_this_years_programs_now_available_for_online_viewing.htm Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:28:00 Central Daylight Time Discussion Question #6: Have you ever been in a position where your professional judgment has been called into question? How did you react? Please feel free to respond to this in the One Book One Lincoln Blog on the library's web site, or on the One Book One Lincoln Facebook fan page.... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/People_of_the_Book_Discussion_Question_6.htm Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:31:00 Central Daylight Time Discussion Question #5: Several of the novel's female characters lived in the prefeminist era and certainly fared poorly at the hands of men. Does the fact that she was pushing for gender equality -- not to mention saving lives -- justify Sarah Heath's poor parenting skills? Would women's rights be where there are today if it weren't for wome... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/People_of_the_Book_Discussion_Question_5.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:43:00 Central Daylight Time Discussion Question #4: What was it, ultimately, that made Father Vistorini approve the haggadah? Since Brooks leaves this part of the story unclear, how do you imagine it made its way from his rooms to Sarajevo? Please feel free to respond to this in the One Book One Lincoln Blog on the library's web site, or on the One Book One Lincoln Facebook... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/People_of_the_Book_Discussion_Question_4.htm Sun, 4 Oct 2009 12:09:00 Central Daylight Time Discussion Question #3: When Father Vistorini asks Rabbi Judah Ayreh to warn the printer that the Church disapproves of one of their recently published texts, Ayreh tells him, Better you do it than to have us so intellectually enslaved that we do it for you (pg. 156 paperback ed.) Do you agree or disagree with his argument? With the way... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/People_of_the_Book_Discussion_Question_3.htm Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:39:00 Central Daylight Time Discussion Question #2: Isak tells Mordechai, At least the pigeon does no harm. The hawk lives at the expense of the other creatures that dwell in the desert (p. 50 paperback edition). If you were Lola, would you have left the safety of your known life and gone to Palestine? Is it better to lives as a pigeon or a hawk? Is there an alter... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/People_of_the_Book_Discussion_Question_2.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:11:00 Central Daylight Time Greetings, fellow One Book fans! Over the course of the next several weeks, we're going to post discussion questions about Geraldine Brooks'People of the Book,from the official discussion guide, both here and on the One Book Facebook page. Join us at either online location to post your responses to any or all of the questions as a reply... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/People_of_the_Book_Discussion_Question_1.htm Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:30:00 Central Daylight Time One Book One Lincoln fans... While you're waiting to attend a discussion group or one of the upcoming special programming events (see the One Book web site for full details!), don't forget to listen to any of the One Book-related podcast recordings available on the libraries' podcasts page. Recent One Book offerings there include: 'Casting About... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/Listen_Up_to_One_Bookrelated_Podcasts.htm Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:06:00 Central Daylight Time People of the Book, by Geraldine Brooks! You can click here to visit our Primary Resource Guide for this year, including Discussion Groups and Programs and Special Events. We also encourage you to become a Fan of the One Book One Lincoln Facebook page if you're on that social networking site, and to follow the Lincoln City Libraries Twitter feed... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/And_the_2009_title_for_One_Book_One_Lincoln_is.htm Mon, 31 Aug 2009 0:30:00 Central Daylight Time One Book One Lincoln fans -- Two new podcasts are available from the libraries' Podcasts page, both dealing with this year's One Book One Lincoln process! 'Casting About, Program 46 features Lisa discussing the One Book One Lincoln selection process with OBOL selection committee members M.J. Humphrey and Jerry Sellentin. This episode is approxima... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/New_One_Book_One_Lincoln_Podcasts.htm Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:06:00 Central Daylight Time There are only two more weeks to go until the winning title for the 2009 One Book One Lincoln will be announced, both in the Lincoln Journal Star newspaper and here on the libraries' web site. In the meantime, we're curious to hear -- how many of the top 12 finalists have you read this summer? Did you have any favorites, or least favorites? Why?... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/Two_weeks_to_go.htm Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:48:00 Central Daylight Time Hello to all the One Book One Lincoln fans following our One Book Blog! Preview discussions have been held at three area bookstores, where members of the One Book committee have discussed the process by which the hundreds of public One Book recommendations were whittled down to the Top 12 choices. The top 5 Finalists were previously announced... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/Remainder_of_Top_12_announced.htm Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:26:00 Central Daylight Time For everyone who's been sampling the five finalists for the 2009 One Book One Lincoln -- the winning title (of those five) will be announced on August 31st, at which time you'll find web pages here on the library's sitededicated to that book and the relatedprogramming we've got planned. In the meantime, we'd love to hear from you regar... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/Counting_down_to_August_31st.htm Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:10:00 Central Daylight Time Greetings to everyone on the One Book -- One Lincoln e-mail list! The five finalists for this year's One Book community reading project were announced this morning in the Lincoln Journal Star newspaper and on the libraries' web site. Click this link to jump to the page describing the five titles. From among these five, the one bookthat wil... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/The_2009_One_Book_finalists_are_announced.htm Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:00:00 Central Daylight Time Only ten more days until 2009's top five finalists are announced! In the meantime, here's a discussion question for you: Of the previous 7 years of One Book One Lincoln selections, which was your favorite? And why? We look forward to seeing your comments!... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/Only_ten_more_days.htm Fri, 5 Jun 2009 13:00:00 Central Daylight Time The countdown to the announcement of the Five Finalists for the 2009 One Book One Lincoln has begun! The five finalists will be announced on June 15th, 2009, both in the Lincoln Journal Star newspaper, and on the libraries' web site. We'll also send the information directly to everyone on the One Book One Lincoln e-mail list, so if you haven't si... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/Counting_Down_the_Days.htm Sun, 31 May 2009 17:37:00 Central Daylight Time Nominations for the 2009 One Book One Lincoln selection are being accepted through February 20. You can submit your recommendations in person on a nomination form at any Lincoln City Libraries branch location, or visit the online form on the library website. Let us know what you think Lincoln would enjoy reading and discussing in 2009. And feel... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/Nominations_now_being_taken_for_One_Book_One_Lincoln_2009_titles.htm Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:30:00 Central Standard Time Another one of this year's One Book One Lincoln programs has now been released as an audio podcast on the library's web site: Jim McKee's talk, Buried in Books: The Amazing Library of Thomas Jefferson Fitzpatrick from Sunday, October 12th, 2008, is 79 minutes long. Give it a listen and leave your comments here, if you'd like!... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/New_One_Book_podcast_available.htm Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:52:00 Central Standard Time Throughout October 2008, 5 City TV aired a 30-minute program in which various Lincoln City Libraries staff discussed this year's selected title, The Thirteenth Tale, with host Diane Gonzales. That episode has now been made available via 5 City TV's On Demand service. If you missed it originally, or would like to see it again, click the... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/One_Book_One_Lincoln_discussion_from_5_City_TV.htm Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:45:00 Central Standard Time With the presentations A Haunting at Olin Hall and The Stories We Tell: Did That Really Happen? in the past 5 days, all special programming associated with the 2008 One Book One Lincoln community reading event has concluded. There's still one more public book discussion opportunity -- Eastridge Presbyterian Church's regular... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/Wrapping_up_One_Book_One_Lincoln_2008.htm Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:17:00 Central Daylight Time As we near the end of the officially scheduled events of the 2008 One Book One Lincoln, we're curious -- did you attent any of our Special Programs? If so, which...and did you enjoy it or find it worthwhile? If not, what kind of special program might have inspired you to attend? Your One Book feedback is always appreciated!... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/Thirteenth_Tale_programming_eventswhat_did_you_think.htm Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:25:00 Central Daylight Time Discussion Question #10 How do you feel that The Thirteenth Tale compares to One Book One Lincoln finalists of past years? Was it your favorite of the finalists? If not, which one were you rooting for, and why? (This is the last of the ten Discussion Questions from our official Resource Guide -- but stay tuned for additional discussion topics to... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/Discussion_Question_10.htm Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:31:00 Central Daylight Time One Book One Lincoln fans, Here are the opportunities for you to participate in this year's One Book One Lincoln during the next week-or-so (October 13th through 20th): Tuesday, October 14th --7:00 p.m. -- Book Discussion: The Mill (College View) Discuss the book with fellow readers at 4736 Prescott Ave! Wednesday, October 15th -- 1... http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/one_book_one_lincoln/This_weeks_One_Book_One_Lincoln_activities_for_you_to_participate_in.htm Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:28:00 Central Daylight Time