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WASHED AWAY: How the Great Flood of 1913 Terrorized a Nation and Changed it Forever

 

It is Easter week, 1913. Our true story unfolds with the excitement of a best-selling novel. Writing an hour by hour, day by day diary of the incredible weather events of that infamous week in 1913, Geoff Williams develops characters that tug at our hearts in the few moments we know them, and paints a gripping picture of the many towns and states through which the totally unexpected weather would rage throughout the Midwest...from small towns to major urban centers.


Washed Away

 

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MUSLIM JOURNEYS Film Series continues Thursday, May 30

Muslim Journeys Movie Series - Movie Series May 2 - Persepolis May 16 - Journey to Mecca May 30 - Koran By Heart (Discussion with Middle Eastern food to follow) -  Movies begin at 6:30 PM with an introduction by Ahmed Idrissi Alami, associates professor of Arabic and the Arabic Program Director from the Purdue School of Languages and Cultures. There will also be a discussion following each film.

Want to learn more about the movies?

See Roger Ebert's Review of Persepolis.

See imdb article for Journey to Mecca

See Common Sense Media review of Koran by Heart

One Great Read 2013

Devil in the White City by Erik LarsonThe OGR Committee is happy to announce the One Great Read choice for 2013...

Open House Help Sessions Resume June 18th

Dig Me Small

Dig-Me Media Center Open Houses resume on Tuesday, June 18th 3:00 to 5:00 pm and continue through August 20th.  In the meantime if you would like a Dig-Me orientation, help with your computer or eBook questions, you can stop by the information desk,  call the library at 765-743-2261, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule a half hour Dig-Me session with Nancy or Scott

Library's 90th Anniversary Wednesday, May First

Happy 90th Anniversary!

On Tuesday, May 1, 1923 the West Lafayette Public Library opened its doors to the community as the first public library in the town. 

Join us Wednesday, May 1 2013 as we celebrate our 90th anniversary - all day at the Library, 9 to 11 am at Westminster Village and 3 to 6:30 pm at the West Lafayette Farmer's Market! 


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