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Staff Picks: Race & Inequality in America

Non-fiction The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander A stunning account of the rebirth of a caste-like system in the United States, one that has resulted in millions of African Americans locked behind bars and then relegated to a permanent second-class status—denied the very rights supposedly won in the Civil Rights Movement.Also available as an eBook [...]

Staff Picks: Race & Inequality in America2021-02-17T13:23:37-05:00

April 2020 Staff Picks: Poetry

In honor of National Poetry Month, here are some of our favorite poetry books! Rebecca's Pick: Shaker, Why Don't You Sing? by Maya AngelouOne of Rebecca's favorite poems from this collection, "Caged Bird", is available at PoetryFoundation.org. Donna's Pick: A Collection of Poems by Robert FrostMore titles by Robert Frost are available on Overdrive (Libby) [...]

April 2020 Staff Picks: Poetry2021-02-17T11:51:21-05:00

Zinio Guide

You can use Zinio in an internet browser on your computer, on a tablet, or on a smart phone. The app is called "Zinio for Libraries." Here is the Android version. Here is the Apple version. Following is a guide to show you how to sign up for Zinio. If you have questions or would [...]

Zinio Guide2021-02-17T11:51:21-05:00

Zinio

Your Millis Library Card now gives you free access to downloadable magazines through Zinio, which you can read on your computer, on your tablet, or on your phone. Click here to login or sign up. For a step-by-step guide to creating a Zinio account, click here.

Zinio2021-02-17T11:51:21-05:00

Mango Languages

The Millis Public Library now provides access to Mango Languages, a fun, fast, and interactive online language-learning system to learn languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian, Russian, or English. You can use Mango Languages on your computer, your tablet, or smartphone. This resource requires you to create a free [...]

Mango Languages2021-02-17T11:51:31-05:00

With the deepest regret, we must announce that Joan Dikun, our cataloger and great friend, passed away this weekend. Joan had worked at the Millis Public Library since 1996 and in those 19 years became a favorite of the community and of her colleagues. We are honored that she chose to spend her last years [...]

2021-02-17T11:51:31-05:00