Did you know if “every household in the United States replaced just one roll of virgin fiber toilet paper (500 sheets) with 100% recycled ones, we could save 423,900 trees”? (National Resources Defense Council Sept. 2006) Production of the cushy tissue Americans’ prefer–called the Charmin effect–also uses more water and increases the level of chemicals released into the environment due to the chlorine bleaching process. Environmental groups like Greenpeaceand NRDC have come up with lists to help consumers make eco-friendly choices when it comes to their TP purchases. 
Spring Break
Spring Break–and we are here for YOU! The library will be open our regular hours over Spring Break, and we will be manning the phones and our Live Chat/IM Reference services to answer all your questions. In Cancun? Visit the library Web page, and use our Electronic Sources wherever you are!
Dinosaur Feather Find Sparks Debate on Feather Evolution
From Associated Press:
A small dinosaur that once roamed northeastern China was covered with a stiff, hairlike fuzz, a discovery that suggests feathers began to evolve much earlier than many researchers believe — maybe even in the earliest 
dinosaurs.
Stop by the library to see our display on Dinosaurs!
March 2009 Book Display
Think Spring! After the long, cold winter, hearts and minds turn to warmer weather and what better way to think Sping then to think of planting a garden. Whether it be flowers or herbs and vegetables that you have in mind, Todd Library is the place to go to check out information to help you get started. Have you thought of organic gardening or composting? We have information on that too.
Thanks, Galileo!
In 1609 Galileo made his first major telescopic discoveries. To honor the 400th anniversary of his legendary observations, 2009 has been designated the International Year of Astronomy by the International Astronomical Union and UNESCO. Our Todd Library display features many beautiful astronomy titles. Check one out and brush up on your star gazing!