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Oscar Winners @ the library

8 March 2010

The 82nd Annual Oscar Awards were broadcast last night.  The Hurt Locker was the big winner, with 6 Oscar wins.  See below for the list of winners, and don't miss the chance to put these on hold today.  Some, like Avatar and Crazy Heart, are still in theaters.

The Hurt Locker. Winner:  Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Sound Mixing, Sound Editing, Film Editing and Directing.  Put it on hold at the Library

Avatar.  Winner:  Visual Effects, Cinematography, and Art Direction.  See it in Theaters.

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire. Winner:  Supporting Actress (Mo'Nique) and Screenplay Adapted. Put it on hold at the Library

Crazy Heart. Winner:  Leading Actor (Jeff Bridges) and Original Song ("The Weary Kind")  See it in Theaters.

Up. Winner:  Original Score and Animated Feature. Put it on hold at the Library

Inglorious Basterds.  Winner: Supporting Actor (Christoph Waltz) Put it on hold at the Library.

The Blind Side. Winner:  Leading Actress (Sandra Bullock). Put it on hold at the Library

Star Trek. Winner:  Makeup.  Put it on hold at the Library

The Young Victoria. Winner:  Costume Design.  Put it on hold at the Library

The Cove.  Winner:  Documentary Feature.  Put it on hold at another Library

New Computer Workshop!

4 March 2010

Wednesday, March 11th at 7 p.m. Are you overwhelmed by all the new Internet based programs? Confused by Flickr, Facebook, Twitter, de.licio.us, wikis or RSS feeds? Come to our introduction to Web 2.0 programs. We'll briefly discuss and demonstrate each type of program. Bring your questions about Web 2.0 and we'll help you figure them out! Sign up today.

4 March 2010

Romance Novels

10 February 2010

GRAMMY WINNERS @ THE LIBRARY

1 February 2010

Taylor Swift, “Fearless”  CD COUNTRY SWIF

ALBUM OF THE YEAR: "Fearless," Taylor Swift


BEST COUNTRY ALBUM: "Fearless," Taylor Swift

BEST FEMALE COUNTRY VOCAL PERFORMANCE: "White Horse," Taylor Swift


BEST COUNTRY SONG (songwriter's award): "White Horse," Liz Rose and Taylor Swift



Jay-Z, “The Blueprint 3” CD RAP/R&B JAYZ


BEST RAP/SUNG COLLABORATION: "Run This Town," Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kanye West

BEST RAP SONG (songwriter's award): "Run This Town," Jeff Bhasker, Shawn Carter, Robyn Fenty, Kanye West and Ernest Wilson


BEST RAP SOLO PERFORMANCE: "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)," Jay-Z



Green Day, “21st Century Breakdown.”  CD ROCK GREE


BEST ROCK ALBUM: "21st Century Breakdown," Green Day



Beyoncé, “I Am Sasha Fierce.”  CD RAP/R&B BEYO


SONG OF THE YEAR (songwriter's award): "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," Thaddis Harrell, Beyoncé Knowles, Terius Nash and Christopher Stewart

BEST FEMALE POP VOCAL PERFORMANCE: "Halo," Beyoncé


BEST FEMALE R&B VOCAL PERFORMANCE: "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," Beyoncé

BEST TRADITIONAL R&B VOCAL PERFORMANCE: "At Last," Beyoncé


BEST R&B SONG (songwriter's award): "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," Thaddis Harrell, Beyoncé Knowles, Terius Nash and Christopher Stewart

BEST CONTEMPORARY R&B ALBUM: "I Am . . . Sasha Fierce," Beyoncé


 

Kings of Leon, “Only by the Night.”  CD ROCK KING


RECORD OF THE YEAR: "Use Somebody," Kings of Leon

BEST ROCK PERFORMANCE BY A DUO OR GROUP WITH VOCALS: "Use Somebody," Kings of Leon


BEST ROCK SONG (songwriter's award): "Use Somebody," Caleb Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill and Nathan Followill



Zac Brown Band, “The Foundation.”   CD COUNTRY ZAC


BEST NEW ARTIST: Zac Brown Band



Jason Mraz, “We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things.”  CD ROCK MRAZ


BEST MALE POP VOCAL PERFORMANCE: "Make It Mine," Jason Mraz

BEST POP COLLABORATION WITH VOCALS: "Lucky," Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat


 

The Black Eyed Peas, “The E.N.D.”  CD RAP/R&B BLAC


BEST POP PERFORMANCE BY A DUO OR GROUP WITH VOCALS: "I Gotta Feeling," the Black Eyed Peas

BEST POP VOCAL ALBUM: "The E.N.D.," the Black Eyed Peas


 

Béla Fleck, “Throw Down Your Heart.”  CD BLU-JZ FLEC


BEST POP INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE: "Throw Down Your Heart," Béla Fleck

BEST CONTEMPORARY WORLD MUSIC ALBUM: "Throw Down Your Heart: Tales From the Acoustic Planet, Vol. 3 -- Africa Sessions," Béla Fleck


 

AC/DC, “Black Ice.”  CD ROCK ACDC


BEST HARD ROCK PERFORMANCE: "War Machine," AC/DC

 


Judas Priest, “A Touch of Evil: Live.” CD ROCK JUDA


BEST METAL PERFORMANCE: "Dissident Aggressor," Judas Priest

 


Maxwell, “Blacksummers’ Night” CD RAP/R&B MAXW

BEST R&B ALBUM: "Blacksummers' Night," Maxwell


BEST MALE R&B VOCAL PERFORMANCE: "Pretty Wings," Maxwell

 


Jamie Foxx, “Intuition.”  CD RAP/R&B FOXX


BEST R&B PERFORMANCE BY A DUO OR GROUP WITH VOCALS: "Blame It," Jamie Foxx and T-Pain

 


India.Arie. “Testimony, Vol. 2, Love & Politics.” CD RAP/R&V INDI


BEST URBAN/ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE: "Pearls," India.Arie and Dobet Gnahore

 


Eminem, “Relapse.” CD RAP/R&B EMIN


BEST RAP ALBUM: "Relapse," Eminem

BEST RAP PERFORMANCE BY A DUO OR GROUP: "Crack a Bottle," Eminem, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent


 

Lady Gaga, “The Fame.”  CD POP LADY


BEST DANCE RECORDING: "Poker Face," Lady Gaga

BEST ELECTRONIC/DANCE ALBUM: "The Fame," Lady Gaga


 

Keith Urban, “Defying Gravity.” CD COUNTRY URBA


BEST MALE COUNTRY VOCAL PERFORMANCE: "Sweet Thing," Keith Urban

 


Lady Antebellum, “Lady Antebellum.”  CD COUNTRY LADY


BEST COUNTRY PERFORMANCE BY A DUO OR GROUP WITH VOCALS: "I Run to You," Lady Antebellum

 


Carrie Underwood, “Carnival Ride.” CD COUNTRY UNDE


Randy Travis, “I Told You So the Ultimate Hits of Randy Travis.” CD COUTNRY TRAV

BEST COUNTRY COLLABORATION WITH VOCALS: "I Told You So," Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis


 

La Quinta Estación, "Sin Frenos,"  CD INTL SPAN QUIN


BEST LATIN POP ALBUM: "Sin Frenos," La Quinta Estación

 


Calle 13, “Los de Atras Vienen Conmigo,"  CD INTL SPAN CALL

BEST LATIN ROCK, ALTERNATIVE OR URBAN ALBUM: "Los de Atras Vienen Conmigo," Calle 13

computer workshops

26 January 2010

You can now sign up for the following computer workshops: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, E-mail Basics, Web 2.0. Computer workshops are designed to give the new computer user an introduction to various computer skills. The workshops are a one time session,  and do not meet on an ongoing basis. Workshops are free, although there is a five dollar deposit required to secure your space. Northlake Public Library  District card holders are given priority.  Individuals who do not have Northlake Public Library District cards will be placed on a waiting list and notified if there is space prior to the workshop.


For more information, call Adult Services at  (708) 562-2301

Hot Reads

13 January 2010


Our newsletter should be coming in the mail before the end of this month.

Here are some Hot Reads at the Northlake Public Library


                                        Fiction

Lost Symbol – Dan Brown

The Help – Kathryn Stockett

I, Alex Cross – James Patterson

True Blue – David Baldacci

The Last Song – Nicholas Sparks

Scarpetta Factor – Patricia Cornwell

Nine Dragons – Michael Connolly

Southern Lights – Danielle Steel

Rough Country – John Sandford

Evidence: An Alex Delaware Novel – Jonathan Kellerman

                                    Non Fiction

True Compass – Edward M. KennedyHigh on Arrival – Mackenzie Phillips

Time of My Life – Patrick Swayze

Arguing With Idiots – Glen Beck

Super Freakonomics – Steven D. Levitt

What the Dog Saw – Malcolm Gladwell

The Conversation – Hill Harper

Going Rogue – Sarah Palin

Open: An Autobiography – Andre Aggasi

Drinking with George – George Wendt

2009 Tax Forms are In!

11 January 2010

Stop by the Northlake Public Library to pick up the 2009 tax forms. The forms are located on the second floor of the library near the reference desk. The federal forms are in and the state forms will be available soon. Or, save a trip and visit the links below to download tax forms for free!



IRS Website

www.irs.gov



Illinois Department of Revenue

http://www.revenue.state.il.us/


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