http://www.cecil.ebranch.info/blog Cecil County Public Library Tue, 15 May 2012 18:27:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en No need to hack his texts…yet. My son now has a record.  Not unlike Cool Hand Luke, he recently spent a few hours pulling weeds in the middle school courtyard while others watched a movie in the gym.  A repeat offender, his rap sheet boasts multiple gum chewing incidents and one ... http://www.cecil.ebranch.info/blog/?p=2231 Several years ago, I remember watching a commercial for the newest Apple product. They called it the "iPad" and it seemed so new and mysterious.  I'll admit that I'm one of those people who are intrigued by technology and always crave the latest and greatest gadgets, but I usually don’t ... http://www.cecil.ebranch.info/blog/?p=2220 “How did you end up in Cecil County?”  It’s my favorite question to ask. Whether you’re a “from here” or a “come here,” there’s always a story to answer that question. My journey to Cecil County was many years in the making, having grown up a Navy-brat moving from Coast ... http://www.cecil.ebranch.info/blog/?p=2213 Avid readers will love the upcoming Book Swap and Bake Sale hosted by the Friends of the Cecil County Public Library. This is a great opportunity to browse stacks of gently used books and exchange your used books for new-to-you books. Please join the Friends on Saturday, May 5, for their ... http://www.cecil.ebranch.info/blog/?p=2202 Nine years ago, I moved from the bustling borough of Brooklyn, New York to the quiet community of Cecilton. A stay-at-home mom, with an infant and a husband who traveled for work, I found myself lonely and isolated. Driving country roads, listening to talk radio, I realized, “I don’t love ... http://www.cecil.ebranch.info/blog/?p=2192 A few decades ago I migrated to Maryland from the west coast, armed with a fresh bachelor’s degree in History. Although California has a rich background—Spanish missions and the Gold Rush—it doesn’t compare to the extraordinary depth of history that transpired in Maryland. Maryland—the seventh of the original 13 colonies--became a ... http://www.cecil.ebranch.info/blog/?p=2182 CECILWOOD 2012: A FESTIVAL OF SHORT FILMS Lights, camera, action! We are gearing up for the third annual Cecilwood (TM): A Festival of Short Films and we want YOU to showcase your directorial talents. Submit a film that's under five minutes in length to the Elkton Central Library by May 1st ... http://www.cecil.ebranch.info/blog/?p=2170 Our library catalog was recently updated to offer new tools and more efficient searching for materials. We hope these upgrades will make your catalog experience easier and better. Here are some tips and FAQs – click the pictures to see helpful examples. . TIPS: Log in first! Once you log in to your account, ... http://www.cecil.ebranch.info/blog/?p=2096 "If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man." There is a real debate about who actually made this remark, but it is often ... http://www.cecil.ebranch.info/blog/?p=2089 Growing up on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, I had it made. My childhood summers were filled with hunting for arrowheads on sandy beaches, canoeing quietly in the marsh to catch a glimpse of the beaver building his dam, and floating in the silty water as I watched blue ... http://www.cecil.ebranch.info/blog/?p=2075