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Poetry Resources in GALILEO

Posted: March 20, 2012

National Poetry Month is coming up soon, and if you're looking for resources to create a display, host an event, or find some other way to explore poetry or share poetry with others, GALILEO has a few resources that can help. From the ancients to…

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Quilts, Quilting, and Quiltmakers

Posted: March 15, 2012

In honor of National Quilting Day this weekend, we thought it might be interesting to take a look at quiltmaking in Georgia. From the earliest settlers in Georgia to the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction to the shifts in designs over the…

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Crafty Ideas in GALILEO

Posted: March 13, 2012

March is National Craft Month. If you're looking for a few good craft ideas, take a look at these arts and crafts projects in MasterFILE Premier. Some links may not work off site. Log in to GALILEO first for access. Image from Encyclopædia…

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Need a Book for Read Across America Day (or Any Day)?

Posted: March 01, 2012

Tomorrow is Read Across America Day, an annual celebration of reading in order to motivate children in every community to read. If you're looking for some books to help encourage the children in your life to read, take a look at NoveList K-8 for book…

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Women’s History Resources in GALILEO

Posted: February 22, 2012

In honor of Women's History Month, here are a few resources in GALILEO to help you find the stories of women throughout history. Encyclopædia Britannica offers a spotlight on women, Encyclopædia Britannica Profiles 300 Women Who Changed…