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Equifax Data Breach

Oct 20, 2017 | From the Reference Desk

On September 7, 2017, Equifax Inc., one of the three largest credit reporting agencies, announced that a cybersecurity breach had been made that could impact customers that applied for credit anytime between mid-May through July 2017. After investigation, it was found...

TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE – MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2017

Aug 1, 2017 | From the Reference Desk

A Total Eclipse of the Sun will occur on Monday, August 21, 2017 in a portion of the continental United States. The eclipse will run across the entire U.S., an event that last occurred in 1918. Eclipses are total only in a narrow strip that is approximately 72 miles...

Relay For Life – Monroe, MI – June 3 & 4

May 25, 2017 | From the Reference Desk

Did you know that Relay For Life began in May 1985? Dr. Gordon “Gordy” Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in Tacoma, Washington, raising money to help the American Cancer Society with the nation’s biggest health concern: cancer. Gordy...

SEED LIBRARIES

May 1, 2017 | From the Reference Desk

A SEED LIBRARY is a place where seeds are made available and shared among a community. It works by donation – seeds are donated to the library where they are made available for people to “check out” for the season. People take the seeds home, plant...

TED Talk

Jan 1, 2017 | From the Reference Desk

TED Talks have been taking the world by storm. Some are funny and entertaining, some serious, some educational; but what they all have in common is the theme of spreading ideas as short, powerful talks lasting 18 minutes or less. According to their website, TED is...

Live-Cut Christmas Trees

Nov 21, 2016 | From the Reference Desk

Thinking of enjoying a Live-Cut Christmas tree during the holiday season this year? Wondering about cutting one from a nearby National Forest?   Be sure to check with the local U.S. Forest Service to see about purchasing a Christmas Tree Permit. According to...