http://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=blogsenGrande Prairie Public Librarymrempel@gppl.ab.ca (Michelle Rempel)BMIR's iCMS 3.0 - Blogs60http://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=the_power_of_fiction_can_leave_one_wonderstruckFri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 MSTI recently finished reading Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick, and it was just as inspiring as his previous book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret (recently released as the movie Hugo). Reading Wonderstruck was a great reminder of the power of fiction to teach us about the real world, spark our interest in new subjects, and drive us to learn more about those subjects.http://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=the_power_of_fiction_can_leave_one_wonderstruckhttp://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=new_collection_juvenile_picture_booksMon, 9 Jan 2012 00:00:00 MSTPicture books are not just for little kids!http://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=new_collection_juvenile_picture_bookshttp://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=the_blackberry_playbook_is_not_compatible_with_the_library_at_this_timeWed, 4 Jan 2012 00:00:00 MSTThe BlackBerry Playbook uses a different operating system than the other BlackBerry handheld devices. The current version of the OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry is not compatible with the operating system on the Playbook. Therefore, you cannot use the BlackBerry Playbook to download OverDrive titles at this time.http://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=the_blackberry_playbook_is_not_compatible_with_the_library_at_this_timehttp://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=learn_beginning_mandarin_with_mangoFri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 MSTLearn beginning Mandarin with a native Mandarin speaking teacher using the Library's language learning program Mango.http://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=learn_beginning_mandarin_with_mangohttp://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=access_mango_on_the_library_websiteMon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 MSTTo find Mango on the Library website, click on Online Research Tools under Books & More from the library homepage, and scroll down to Languages. There is also a heading under Books & More called Learn a Language that takes you to Mangohttp://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=access_mango_on_the_library_websitehttp://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=books_to_big_screens_the_adventures_of_tintinSat, 3 Dec 2011 00:00:00 MSTBased on the internationally beloved series by Herge. Follow Tintin and friends in their daring adventure.http://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=books_to_big_screens_the_adventures_of_tintinhttp://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=free_ebooks_and_downloadable_audiobooks_on_the_internetSat, 29 Oct 2011 00:00:00 MSTProject Gutenberg is a site where you can download over 33,000 free eBooks to read on your PC, iPad, Kindle, Sony Reader, iPhone, Android or other portable device. These titles are accessible through OverDrive. http://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=free_ebooks_and_downloadable_audiobooks_on_the_internethttp://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=book_review_rot_and_ruin_by_jonathan_maberryFri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 MSTRot and Ruin is a fast-paced and entertaining post-apocalyptic zombie novel about a boy who reluctantly becomes his bounty hunter brother's apprentice. http://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=book_review_rot_and_ruin_by_jonathan_maberryhttp://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=learn_a_language_with_mangoWed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 MSTDo you need to acquire basic conversation skills in another language for business or travel? Do you really want to learn a second language but fear it might be too difficult? Are you homeschooling your children and want to introduce them to a second language? Mango, a simple, easy-to-use language learning program, is available to assist you. http://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=learn_a_language_with_mangohttp://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=accessscience_a_great_resource_for_explorationMon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 MSTFrom the intricacies of the smallest cells to the vastness of interstellar space, AccessScience is a unique resource to search for information on different science subjects! http://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=accessscience_a_great_resource_for_explorationhttp://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=vote_for_your_favourite_villainMon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 MSTDrop by the Young Adult Library before the end of October to cast your vote for your favourite villain!http://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=vote_for_your_favourite_villainhttp://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=steampunk_for_teensTue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 MSTSteampunk is a branch of science fiction in which inventions are based on Victorian era technology, like clockwork and steam engines. Try some of these books and series!http://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=steampunk_for_teenshttp://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=career_cruisingFri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 MSTTrying to decide what you want to do after you graduate? In Career Cruising, you can find careers that match your interests and skills, tips on job hunting, and schools that have the program you need.http://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=career_cruisinghttp://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=havent_you_heard_about_the_birdWed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 MSTChildren learn in many ways, but they learn the most when they are also having fun.http://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=havent_you_heard_about_the_birdhttp://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=homebound_readers_serviceTue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 MSTNeeds Volunteershttp://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php?page=homebound_readers_service