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CETconnect - Proud PartnersAbout The Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton CountyThe Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County has served the community for more than 150 years, connecting people with the world of ideas and information. It brings many authors and special events to Cincinnatians of all ages, and leads the annual On the Same Page community book club. FOCUS - On the Same Page and Homeless People with Mental and Emotional DisabilitiesKathy Lehr talks with Greg Edwards about why the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County chose Steve Lopez's The Soloist as the book selection for their community-wide reading project: On The Same Page. Kathy also talks with Russell Winters and Debbie DeMarcus about what services are available in Greater Cincinnati for homeless people with mental and emotional illnesses. Lincoln's Birthday Celebration in CincinnatiKim Fender, Director of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, and Joyce Kamen of Kamen Creations consultants to the American Jewish Archives talk about the work of Lincoln Legacy: A Cincinnati Celebration of Freedom and the celebration of Lincoln's 200th birthday. Read John Pepper's remarks. Visit the Lincoln Legacy website. Rare Lincoln Documents at LibraryJohn Reusing, Development Director at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County talks about the exhibit of rare Lincoln documents, images, and ephemera currently on display at the library with J.D. Carruthers. The library is a partner in Lincoln Legacy: A Cincinnati Celebration of Freedom which is presenting a series of special Lincoln related events throughout this year in conjuction with the national Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. Fire From The Rock teen discussion''Fire From The Rock'' author Sharon Draper talks with teens about her book, which is the 2009 teen selection for On The Same Page Cincinnati. Fire From The Rock - Context in Contemporary TimesHow does a novel on the civil rights struggles in the 1950's resonate with us today? Fire From The Rock - ThemeFire From The Rock has many themes for teen readers. Fire From The Rock - Little Rock 9Hear about the Little Rock 9 who changed education in America forever. Fire From The Rock - PlotAn overview of the plot of Fire From The Rock. Fire From The Rock - Life in 1957What was life really like for a teen in 1957? Frisch Marionettes at the Public LibraryA rare, behind-the-scenes look at “Making Magic: Cincinnati's Frisch Marionettes” is on view at the Main Library of the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. Sketches, prototypes, and fully-crafted marionettes, as well as images from Frisch Marionette shows, are part of the exhibit. Bookshelf: More American HeritageBooks for K-3 on American heritage. Bookshelf: Building BigBooks for kids about building big! Financial Planning and Your FutureFinancial planning and your future is the topic of upcoming workshops presented by the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Get more information. Books by the Banks Overview 2008Cincinnati's own book festival returns! ML21 Virtual Tour - Magazines and NewspapersRead all about it in the Magazines and Newspapers department of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. ML21 Virtual Tour - Children's Learning CenterThe Children's Learning Center is the spot for kids. Library Digitization ProjectIt is time to go digging in the attic for that letter or document that you think could be something important. The public library is having a contest to find documents of local historical importance to be digitized for the virtual library. Ann Thompson interviews Jason Buydos, John Ruesing and Wes Cowan about this treasure hunt. Bookshelf: Fun HistoryFun and excitement from the past in these great books! Korean War Veterans Tell The StoriesMeet two local veterans of ''The Forgotten War.'' Bookshelf: How To and Fun FactsAmaze yourself and your friends with knowledge and skills. ML21 Virtual Tours - Homework CentralHomework help is on the way! Take a virtual tour of the Main Library's Reference DepartmentYou'll find an open door to a world of information at the Public Library. Lincoln Legacy Kickoff EventThe launch of "Lincoln Legacy: A Cincinnati Celebration of Freedom". This even took place Friday, February 8th, 2008, in Lytle Park in fron of the Abraham Lincoln Statue. Bookshelf: Masters of the Mysterious and FantasticMyth and magic in books for kids! Bookshelf: Now and ThenContemporary and historical fiction recommendations for kids. A Conversation About Abraham Lincoln with Doris Kearns GoodwinAs part of the Lincoln Legacy project, renowned author, historian and presidential scholar Doris Kearns Goodwin has taped an interview with Nick Clooney in which she and Mr. Clooney discuss Lincoln's impact on the nation, insights into the character of Abraham Lincoln's legacy and his unique brand of moral leadership. On the Same Page author Robert Olmstead2008 On the Same Page author Robert Olmstead discusses Coal Black Horse with panelists from The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County and the Mercantile Library. Mr. Olmstead gives insight into his research and writing process as well as describing his plans for making Coal Black Horse the first book of a trilogy. Teen Discussion of Bronx MasqueradeBronx Masquerade brings poetry to teen literature. Now in its seventh year, On The Same Page is an annual community reading event hosted by the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County and supported by community partners including CET. The mission of this annual event is to enhance our sense of community through a shared reading event which encompasses all of Hamilton County. Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Grimes was selected as the youth title for 2008. Named a Coretta Scott King Award Winner in 2003, Ms. Grimes' novel portrays a high school English class as they discover ways to express themselves to each other through poetry. Christopher Myers Kids Book AuthorCET Kids & Families presents an interview with Children's book author and illustrator Christopher Myers. Laura Dell, Program and Exhibits Coordinator for the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, interviews Christopher Myers about his 12-year long career. Myers emphasizes the idea that he has always written and illustrated, being influenced by the literary environment he grew up in. Myers also elaborates on the ability of writing to effect the community and world in a positive manner. ML21 Virtual Tour - TechCenterCome with TechCenter Manager Sean Mullin for a guided tour of the TechCenter and the many technology-related services and resources it brings to the Main Library. ML21 Virtual Tour - Genealogy and Local HistoryMeet Genealogy and Local History Manager Patricia Van Skaik as she introduces you to the materials and resources available in this department. ML21 Virtual Tour - Popular LibraryPopular Libary Manager David Siders takes you on a guided tour of this newly created space and features the many kinds of materials to be found there. ML21 Virtual Tour - Main Library ServicesMeet Library Services Director Greg Edwards and learn more about how the changes at the Main Library will affect your library experience. ML21 Virtual Tour - OverviewIn this CETconnect video, Kim Fender, Executive Director of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, describes the library's ML21 Initiative. You can also watch video tours of the different departments, and see floor plans of the redesign. Click here for more information on the Main Library. Resources for researching genealogyPat Van Skaik, Manager of the History and Genealogy Department Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, discusses the library's resources for researching genealogy, particularly for African Americans. BBTB-Gina Ruffin MooreAuthor Gina Ruffin Moore shares photos and the history of African Americans from her book, Cincinnati, part of Arcadia Publishing's Black America Series. Donald and Marian Spencer join Gina to share their personal memories and moderate the panel in this presentation at the 2007 Books By the Banks festival. Emi and the Rhino ScientistLearn how the Cincinnati Zoo successfully bred a Sumatran Rhino as author Mary Kay Carson and photographer Tom Uhlman discuss the making of their latest book, Emi and Rhino Scientist. This panel discussion from the 2007 Books By the Banks Festival was moderated, by Dr. Monica Stoops, a rhino scientist. Dr. Stoops shares information on the types of rhinos. The Settling and Unsettling of the Ohio ValleyAuthors Robert Morgan (Boone, Gap Creek), Dark Rain Thom (Warrior Woman), and James Alexander Thom (Follow the River, Panther in the Sky) discuss how the coming of white people to the Ohio Valley was an integral turning point in the history of the whites and the Native Americans. This panel discussion was part of 2007 Books By the Banks. The World According to the 4 B'sAuthors Brennan Pearl, Jr (Half Married, Half Separated, and Half Crazy), Brian Groh (Summer People), Brian Leung (Lost Men), and Brock Clarke (The Arsonists Guide to Writers' Homes in New England) talk about how they got started as writers, their sources of inspiration, and their writing processes at this panel discussion from 2007 Books By The Banks festival. The Whimsical World of Beverly BillingslyAuthor Alexander Stadler (Beverly Billingsly Takes the Cake) shares the story of how he got started as a writer, how his career has developed, and how he created the character and style of his Beverly Billingsly children's series. BBTB-Mary Jo's Cuisine and Amy's TableCookbook authors Mary Jo McMillin (Mary Jo's Cuisine) and Amy Tobin (Amy's Table) talk about their passion for food, the process of developing recipes and writing a cookbook. This panel discussion was part of the 2007 Books By the Banks Festival. Science Fiction author Tobias BuckellScience Fiction writer Tobias Buckell, author of Ragamuffin talks about his inspiration for writing his novels. Tobias explains how he got interested in blogging and why he feels it is a great outlet for his writing. Cooking Up a Good RomanceRomance writers Diane Castell, Rosemary Laurey, Lori Foster, and LuAnn McClain lead an entertaining and energetic panel discussion at the 2007 Books by the Banks Festival. What is your life like when you are a busy author? What lessons have they learned that they can share with aspiring writers? Where do they get ideas for characters? How did they get started? The authors also share information about the collaborations they do as fund raisers for causes dear to them. Suspense, Romance, ObsessionBestselling author Karen Robards answers questions about how she got started and her writing process. Karen shares a sneak peek at the prologue for the book she was working on during down time during the Books By the Banks Festival. Books By The Banks is an annual book festival organized by CET, The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Cincinnati Magazine, The Mercantile Libary, University of Cincinnati Libraries, and Borders. Art 21: Graphic Storytelling with David MackIn CETconnect's Arts & Culture: a discussion about graphic storytelling in Contemporary Art based on the PBS Art:21 series. Art:21 - Arenas: A Conversation with Anthony LuensmanA discussion about arenas in Contemporary Art based on the PBS Art:21 series. Art:21 - Border Crossing in Contemporary ArtExplore mixing cultural images in contemporary art based on the PBS series Art:21. Art:21 - Challenging StereotypesDiscussion about stereotypes in Contemporary Art based on the PBS Art:21 series. Baxter BlackBaxter Black, Cowboy Poet, moseyed down to CET to talk poetry and share some rhyme and meter. Bobbie Sterne - World War II experiencesBobbie Sterne, former Cincinnati mayor and city councilwoman, tells about her experiences as a nurse in WWII. Bookshelf: BiographyGreat books about interesting people at your Public Library! Bookshelf: FoodGet a taste of books about food for grades K-3! Children's librarians Bob Drew and Carolyn Janssen share fiction and non-fiction books about food for chidren in kindergarten through third grade. All of these books are available through the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Bookshelf: Many Faces, New PlacesTravel the world with these books! Children's librarians Bob Drew and Carolyn Janssen share books about kids and their lives around the world. Bookshelf: MathYou can count on these books about math! Children's Book DayMeet illustrator Susan Guevera, noted childrens' book illustrator and guest at the 2007 Children's Book Day. Col. Matthew BogdanosLearn about the recovery of some of the Iraq National Museum's stolen treasures that Col. Matthew Bogdanos has written about in his book Thieves of Baghdad. Financial Planning and Your Future 2007Financial planning and your future Friends of the Public LibraryThe Friends of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2007. The organization contributes in countless ways to make the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County an invaluable resource in communities all around Greater Cincinnati. Hall of Heroes - Leslie EdwardsSharon Drees interviews Leslie Edwards, a Tuskegee Airman during WWII, in the Hall of Heroes at Winton Woods Primary North School. Harry Potter RoundtableHas Harry Potter changed teen literature? Invention at PlayInventors come in all shapes, sizes and ages. Inventor Show 'N Tell - Jason BarkelooInventor Jason Barkeloo shares the Touch User Interface technology. Inventor Show 'N' Tell - Natalie B.Young Natalie B. shares her inventions for young and old alike. Inventor Show 'N Tell - Stacia NobbeInventor Stacia Nobbe shows The Game Hero. Inventor Show 'n' Tell - Tom OkaInventor Tom Oka and the Plus 5 Pliers. Larry & Lenna Mae GaraLarry & Lenna Mae Gara are the co-editors of A Few Small Candles: War Resisters of WWII Tell Their Stories. In this interview, they share their own WWII experiences, including Mr. Gara's time in prison for his refusal to register for the draft. License to ReadAfter school ends, keep kids reading with ReadQuest. This special program of the Public Library kicks off June 9 with events, and there are rewards for reading for kids of all ages. Meet Andrea ChengMeet children's author Andrea Cheng. Meet e.E. Charlton-TrujilloMeet young adult author e.E. Charlton-Trujillo. Meet Kaza KingsleyMeet children's author Kaza Kingsley. Meet Sharon DraperMeet young adult author Sharon Draper. Milton J. SchlossWorld War II Veteran Milton J. Schloss relates his experiences serving as an intelligence officer in the Army Air Corps in the European theater. On the Same Page - Rick RiordanMeet OTSP Youth Title author Rick Riordan Overview of Books by the BanksBooks by the Banks brings authors and readers together. Patent It YourselfPatent attorney David Pressman shares tips for do-it-yourself inventors. Red Legs and Black Socks: Edd Roush and the Untold Story of the 1919 World SeriesSusan Dellinger PhD, granddaughter of Hall-of-Fame outfielder Edd Roush, talks about her book and the stories behind it. Study on the Economic Benefits of Public LibrariesPublic libraries are a great value in Southwest Ohio. The Art of Robert SabudaMaster of the pop-up book, author and illustrator Robert Sabuda discusses his art and shows several of his books. The Changing Face of MedicineDr. Jane Henney talks about the history of women in the medical field. The Shy CreaturesGraphic novelist David Mack adds a new genre to his successful career. Vintage ToysDiscover Cincinnati's toymaking past in Stuart Manufacturing Company. William CosgroveWilliam Cosgrove shares his World War II experiences as a POW. World War II veteran Roy Aka tells his storyBorn in the United States, Roy Aka was living in Hawaii when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor during WWII. As a Japanese American, Mr. Aka was considered an "enemy alien" by the U.S. government directly after the attack even though he had been a citizen since birth. He volunteered for the 442nd Combat Regiment, but was recruited for a secret intelligence mission. WW2 Dorothy LangDorothy Lang tells about her experience as a Navy nurse during WWII. Mrs. Lang was stationed in the Pacific in a general hospital. While in Hawaii, she met and married a bomber pilot. WW2 Veteran Carl TuggleCarl Tuggle served in the Navy during WW2. Mr. Tuggle chose to join the Navy because they were less segregated than other branches of the service. Mr. Tuggle still struggled with discrimination throughout his service where he served as a longshoreman loading ammunition into ships. WW2 veteran Robert BroseWorld War 2 veterean Bob Brose tells about his experience on a destroyer in the Pacific. Mr. Brose is interviewed by Bill Myers. WWII Doolittle Raider - Tom GriffinTom Griffin flew a B-25 bomber in the April 1942 Army air attack on Japan best known as the Doolittle Raid. He was later a POW in a German camp. WWII Veteran and Former U.S. Ambassador John DoliboisJohn Dolibois shares his experiences as a WWII Veteran. WWII Veteran Fred KellermanWorld War II veteran, Fred Kellerman talks about his experiences during the war with fellow vet, Ted Gardner. These gentlemen gave the first oral history for The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County's Veteran's History Project. |
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