Thinking about an end-of-the-summer road trip? Check out these web sites for smooth traveling all the way! Don’t let the price of petrol keep you parked. GasBuddy.com can help you find the best gas prices in the USA and Canada. Avoid getting stuck in traffic by checking national traffic and road closure information at the National Highway Administration web site. And if you get hungry make sure to check out Roadfood.com’s reviews of “the most memorable local eateries along the highways and back roads of America.” Finally, don’t forget to take along a good book. NPR lists 2008 reads for all interests–many available as audio-books! Happy travels!

The librarians have ordered a small group of paperbacks from a variety of subjects/genres that we think may be of interest. So far we have included both popular and classic novels as well as some nonfiction and biography. Sample titles include: The Yiddish Policemen’s Union by Michael Chabon, The Time Machine/The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells, and No One Here Gets Out Alive by Jerry Hopkins and Danny Sugerman. Stop by and pick up a summer read today!

You may have heard of the Smithsonian Institution and know that it is located in Washington D.C. but do you know the “story behind the story”? Come visit the Todd Library during the month of June and find out about the benefactor, James Smithson and check out some of our wide varied collection produced by the Smithsonian.

Studying for finals? Sweeten up your study time with lemonade in the Library! Join us Wed. May 14 After 10 AM for a FREE glass of lemonade to start your studying. Pick up a copy of the Finals schedule while you’re here.

May is National Photo Month! According to Community Arts and Media Project in St. Louis, MO. (http://stlcamp.org/free_tagging/photo) “In 1987, as recognized by the US Congress, our industry started celebrating May as National Photo Month…. A full 31 days to promote the joy and benefits of photography.” Check out the Todd Library’s display of books and journals on and about photography and photographers. View the “Photo of the Day” here. Pick up tips and tricks here. Or browse over 110,000 images in our ArtStor database!