BARD Is Temporarily Down
By Alicia Waters | March 7, 2017
BARD is temporarily down due to technical problems. The National Library Services technical staff is working to resolve the problem. We will keep you informed as we are updated by their staff.
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Spring into Gardening
By Alicia Waters | March 1, 2017
I checked the calendar and Spring begins on March 20th. It’s time to think about gardening, so I found a few interesting titles in the collection to help us out.
DB 84886 The Water-Saving Garden: How to Grow a Gorgeous Garden with a Lot Less Water by Pam Penick
DB 69864 All New Square Foot Gardening: Grow More in Less Space by Mel Bartholomew
DB 72645 The New Low-Maintenance Garden: How to Have a Beautiful, Productive Garden and the Time to Enjoy It by Valerie Easton
DB 59186 The Complete Shade Gardener by George Schenk
DB 71745 The Nonstop Garden: A Step-by-Step Guide to Smart Plant Choices and Four-Season Designs
by Stephanie Cohen
DB 72840 Gardening for a Lifetime: How to Garden Wiser as You Grow Older by Sydney Eddison
If you want to be inspired about the benefits of gardening, read this article by Leonard Moorehead, a local urban gardener, who writes for GoLocalProv
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St. Patrick’s Day – Celebrate and Read
By Alicia Waters | February 22, 2017
With 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 by Frank McCourt
DB 21424 Finnegans Wake by James Joyce
DB 17608 Dubliners by James Joyce
DB 72201 The Collected Poems of W. B. Yeats
DB 39279 House of Splendid Isolation by Edna O’Brien
DB 48479 The Springs of Affection: Stories of Dublin by Maeve Brennan
Call Talking Books Plus at 401 -574-9310 or email us at olis.tbplus@olis.ri.gov
to order any of these titles or make your own special requests for the holiday.
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Honoring Black History Month with TBP Books and WGBH Programs
By Alicia Waters | February 15, 2017
In 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 Angelou
From WGBH programing honoring Black History Month:
“And Still I Rise” – a film honoring Maya Angelou to air on American Masters, Tuesday 2/21/17 at 8:00pm on WGBH 2.
“Grand Africa” – “Africa’s Great Civilizations” as explored by Henry Louis Gates, Monday 2/27/17 at 9:00pm on WGBH 2
Basic Black will continue to explore new topics on Black perspectives throughout the month of February
Call Talking Books Plus at 401 574-9310 M-F to request our digital book titles and many more. You may also email your requests to olis.tbplus@olis.ri.gov
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Black History Month
By Alicia Waters | February 8, 2017
February 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 to Conscience: the Landmark Speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
DB67662 Letter to My Daughter by Maya Angelou
DB43877 Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
by Barack Obama
DB33488 Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin
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Reading Across Rhode Island Program Starts at Local Libraries
By Alicia Waters | February 1, 2017
We 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 Just Mercy. Remember to order your digital copy of Just Mercy by calling Talking Books Plus at 401 – 574-9310. You may also email us at the following address olis.tbplus@olis.ri.gov
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President Donald J. Trump
By Alicia Waters | January 25, 2017
We have a number of books by our newly elected President Donald J. Trump. The titles reflect his business acumen and knowledge. The list includes the following titles.
DB 32249 Trump: Surviving at the Top
DB 45334 Trump: the Art of the Comeback
DB 26956 Trump: the Art of the Deal
DB 58051 Trump: How to Get Rich
DB 64018 Why We Want You to be Rich:Two Men – One Message.
If you want to know more about President Trump’s activities visit the Whitehouse website.
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First Lady Michelle Obama
By Alicia Waters | January 18, 2017
For the past eight years, Michelle Obama has promoted the values of family and education while representing the other half of her family at the White House. You can read Peter Slevin’s book Michelle Obama: A Life DB 81575 to learn more about this accomplished First Lady. The book may be requested by calling us at RI Talking Books Plus 401 574-9310 or emailing us at olis.tbplus@olis.ri.gov.
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President Barack Obama’s Farewell Address
By Alicia Waters | January 11, 2017
Last night on January 10th, in Chicago, President Barack Obama gave his farewell address to the nation. Listen to his complete speech on this website. If you want to learn more about President Obama, read some of his books available from the Rhode Island Talking Books Plus program. Just call us at 401 574-9310 or email us at olis.tbplus@olis.ri.gov.
DB 63126 The Audacity of Hope
DB 68229 Change We can Believe In
DB 43877 Dreams from my Father
DBC 06018 Of thee I Sing
DBC 06035 Yes We Can
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Registration for Reading Across RI Event
By Alicia Waters | January 4, 2017
RARI’s 2017 book for discussion is Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. The event will be held on Sunday , January 29th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Providence Public Library. There is a fee and registration is required to attend the event. Complete the form with your payment by selecting Registration. If you are a member of RI Talking Books Plus, you may download a digital copy of the book on our BARD system or borrow a copy of the book by calling us at 401 574-9310.
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