Winter Holidays Library Hours

What is Fake News?

How can you tell what is real news anymore?  Which stories should you trust?  What is misinformation?

In this age of social media "sharing", it's hard to tell the difference between genuine news, satire, or advertising.  Some organizations try to slant the facts in favor of their agenda, or by giving only part of the story; to misinform.

By questioning everything, you can be information savvy:

• Read carefully:  Does the headline match the content?  
• Evaluate the content: Does it include quotes, statistics, facts, references?  
• Consider the source: Is it from a reputable news agency?  Does it have an author?  Is it dated?
• Can you find the same news being reported from other reputable news outlets?
• Does the article have an agenda?  Is it objective?
• Are the words "sponsored" or "paid partners" near the article?
• Is it too ridiculous or funny to be true?  It could be satire or a hoax.

  Don't believe everything you read.  Evaluate it first!

For more information, stop by the library and test your skills on our "Real or Fake News" display.

The Sixth Extinction

In her Pulitzer Prize award winning book, The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History, author Elizabeth Kolbert uses extensive worldwide historic and scientific evidence to make her case about how the Earth is facing yet another mass extinction.

Be part of the conversation about this cautionary examination of  the ending of life as we know it on our planet.  The group will meet on Thursday, January 12th at noon in the library.

Copies of the book and audio are available in the library.  Bring your lunch!

Season's Readings!

Visit the library to find books to help you and your family celebrate the season!

Thanksgiving holiday hours

And, please note that the library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23.

An American Feast

If you're hosting a Thanksgiving dinner this year, and need ideas, stop by the library!  Not hosting?  We can help you be a most appreciated guest!

We've got books on cooking poultry, vegetables, breads, finding the perfect wine, and how to bake yummy pies.  And for that lovely table, books on crafts and even napkin folding.  

To keep the kids busy, we have a selection of Thanksgiving themed books too!  

Note: To celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, WMCC and the Fortier Library will be closed November 24th and 25th. 

   

Honoring our Veterans