BPL Blog: February 2012

Monday, February 27, 2012

Oscar Mania!

Did watching the Academy awards last night put you in the mood to watch some great Oscar-winning films of the past? Then your one-stop shop is the library!

The King’s Speech (2011)
Slumdog Millionaire (2009)
Chicago (2003)

Titanic (1998)
Forrest Gump (1995)
The Silence of the Lambs (1992)

Rain Man (1989)
Amadeus (1985)
Gandhi (1983)

Annie Hall (1978)
The Sting (1974)
The Godfather (1973)

Oliver! (1969)
The Sound of Music (1966)
Lawrence of Arabia (1963)

Around the World in 80 Days (1957)
An American in Paris (1952)
All the King’s Men (1950)

Casablanca (1944)
Rebecca (1941)
Gone with the Wind (1940)

Mutiny on the Bounty (1936)
It Happened One Night (1935)
All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)

Friday, February 17, 2012

Did you know that we offer a variety of technology and computer classes, some of them free??? Everything from how to use our online catalog, to Microsoft Excel, to basic Internet, to social couponing, and more! Call us at (317)852-3167 to find out more, or visit our online calendar to see for yourself! Some of these do require registration and a fee, so be sure to ask a staff member. In the meantime, check out the list below of what we're offering in the coming weeks!

Introduction to PowerPoint: Monday, February 20th, 6-9 pm

Hands On-Tools for Booklovers: Tuesday, February 21st, 6-7:30 pm

Advanced Excel: Wednesday, February 22nd, 6-9 pm

PC Practice Sessions: Thursday February 23rd, 10-11:30 am

Computer Savvy Seniors (1st session in a 10 week course, must sign up for all 10): Friday, February 24th, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Introduction to Computers, Internet, E-mail, and Digital Cameras: Monday, February 27th, 6-9 pm

Hands On-Your Amazing Library Catalog: Tuesday, February 28th, 10-11 am

Introduction to Access: Wednesday, February 29th, 6-9 pm

Intermediate Access: Monday, March 5th, 6-9 pm

Introduction to Publisher: Wednesday, March 7th, 6-9 pm

Saturday, February 11, 2012

DIY Greeting Cards

Are you tired of the same old greeting cards you see every year at the store? Then get crafty and make your own! These books will provide you with endless inspiration and ideas. If you have any questions on these or other titles you're interested in, please call us at (317) 852-3167 option 2, or e-mail us at askus@brownsburg.lib.in.us

Creative Cards Request this item
Thank You Notes Request this item
The Encyclopedia of Greeting Card Tools & Techniques Request this item
Joan Elliott's Cross Stitch Greeting Cards Request this item
175 Fresh Card Ideas Request this item

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Make Chocolate Truffles With Us!!

Join us on Thursday, February 9th from 6-7:30 pm, to learn how to make several kinds of chocolate truffles, just in time for Valentine's Day! You will have the opportunity to sample them and take a few home. For teens ages 11 to adult. Registration is required. Check out these for photos for some inspiration. Yum!

In the meantime, you may also want to borrow these books for some additional sweet recipes.

Essential Pepin: Hold this item

A Year of Chocolate: Hold this item

Essential Pepin, by Jacque Pepin

A Year in Chocolate, by Alice Medrich

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Super Bowl Fever!

Whether you can't wait for the excitement to begin or you're dreading all that extra traffic and craziness, the Super Bowl is coming! We've got the books to get you pumped and ready! To stay up-to-date on all the action including parking information and scheduled events, visit http://www.indianapolissuperbowl.com/.

Then check out the following items if:

...you want to brush up on the teams beforehand: