“The Story of Stuff” is a well-done, thought-provoking movie that shows what happens when our system of making stuff, distributing stuff, buying stuff and disposing of stuff meets a finite planet. Don’t have 20 minutes to watch the video? Read the annotated script, sign up for their blog or look over the many resources this site provides.

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Please join us @ your Parkland Library for a celebration of National Library Week, and the launch of 2008-09 Parkland Reads: One Book, One College, Thursday, April 17, 12 noon.

Unveiling of the 4th Annual Parkland READ poster
The 2008 poster adds a familiar face to the line-up that includes former Parkland President Zelema Harris, Kaizad Irani, and Coby the Cobra. Come see who’s featured this year!

Raffle and Book Giveaway
Garbage Land, by Elizabeth Royte, is the 2008-2009 book selection for the college-wide reading program. Win a copy to read over the summer.

Refreshments will be served!

Classes are very welcome.

For more information contact the Library at 217/373-3839 or Library@parkland.edu 

Sponsored by Parkland Library and the Parkland Reads: One Book, One College committee

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