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Oscar season is here. Every year I try to watch as many of the movies that received major nominations as I can. So I have quite a viewing queue to get through before the 86th Academy Awards show airs on March 2. This year I have a pretty long reading list too, since more than half of the Oscar nominees for Best Picture began as books.

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We're so excited to introduce to you our new, simplified website, redesigned to fit into your life, wherever you are. The new site is easier to get around with a smartphone or tablet. It's also easier to find the information you need, especially information about our great programs and events. Let me tell you a little bit about these changes and I think you'll agree that simpler is better.

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Sure, we run book groups here at the library. But maybe you have your own group and need help finding good picks. We can help!

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Now that 2013 is over let's look at some of the books that we think will make you smarter, better, and happier. Whether you want to know how to your smartphone or get new insights into history, here are some of our favorites.

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Google's Chromecast is a $35 doohickey that let's you "cast" video, music, and web pages to your TV. If you're interested in "cord-cutting", it's a great, inexpensive way to get video on to your TV. And let's face it, as a cord-cutter, you're going to spend a lot of time figuring out how to do that.

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