Archive for February, 2017
St. Patrick’s Day – Celebrate and Read
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017With March arriving soon, we have an opportunity to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. What better way to begin the celebration than by reading your favorite Irish authors from our collection. These are a few of the authors and some of their books. DB 42805 Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt DB 48813 Tis: A Memoir […]
Honoring Black History Month with TBP Books and WGBH Programs
Wednesday, February 15th, 2017In our continuation of honoring Black History Month, we have more books to recommend and WGBH programs honoring the month as well. From the TBP collection are the following titles: DB82201 Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehsi Coates DB85212 The Underground Railroad by Colsen Whitehead DB57200 I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya […]
Black History Month
Wednesday, February 8th, 2017February is Black History Month. We have many titles that explore and examine Black Heritage through nonfiction and fiction digital titles. These are just a few titles to consider reading. Call Talking Books Plus at 401 574-9310 M-F to request these titles and many more. You may also email your requests to olis.tbplus@olis.ri.gov DB62330 A Call […]
Reading Across Rhode Island Program Starts at Local Libraries
Wednesday, February 1st, 2017We still have digital audio copies of Just Mercy : A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson DB80035. The statewide reading program developed by the RI Center for the Book features a noteworthy book and is promoted throughout Rhode Island. Check with your local public library to find out if they are having a book discussion meeting about […]