Profiles in Library History: Dr. Jessie Carney Smith

Profiles in Library History: Dr. Jessie Carney Smith In her landmark reference series Notable Black American Women, Dr. Jessie Carney Smith collects the biographies of 1100 remarkable women across three massive volumes weighing in at almost 20 pounds. Within the series’ nearly 3000 pages, you can find the life stories of extraordinary actresses and activists, […]

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Newsletters Spotlight: Ben’s Barrels

Ben Primis is a multitalented man – from inventor and CEO of Ben’s Barrels to musician, motivational speaker, award-winning artist, and of course, library patron. For those who aren’t familiar with the Ben’s Barrels brand, the Erie-based company sells handcrafted BBQ grills manufactured from USDA food grade approved steel drums, complete with aerodynamic, laser cut […]

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Bonus Borrows

Erie County’s Top 5 hoopla Bonus Borrows Did you know that hoopla introduced Bonus Borrows? Bonus Borrows don’t count toward your monthly limit, so you can check out these titles without worry! Here are the top 5 most popular Bonus Borrow titles in Erie County.   5. The Daughter In Law by Nina Manning (ebook) […]

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