The word “guetapens” made the news last year. Our December Library Question of the Month was: What does “quetapens” mean and why was it newsworthy in 2012?We received 5 correct submissions and selected our winner by lottery.  Congratulations to Bella Hutchins!  Thank you to everyone who participated in this contest.A search of the Academic OneFile [...]

The word “guetapens” made the news in 2012. Our December Library Question of the Month is …What does it mean and why was it newsworthy? Be sure to drop off your answer in the Question of the Month Box located at the entrance of our library. Good luck! From all the correct answers, a winner will [...]

Our November Library Question of the Month was something of a riddle …. The oldest book in the library can be found in one of our newest acquisitions. Can you identify the Boyden Library’s oldest book?The oldest book in the library can be found in one of our newest acquisitions – Slavery and Anti-Slavery: A [...]

Our November Library Question of the Month is something of a riddle …. The oldest book in the library can be found in one of our newest acquisitions.  Can you identify the Boyden Library’s oldest book?Be sure to drop off your answer in the Question of the Month Box located on the first floor of our [...]

Congratulations to Maddie Moon, winner of our October Library Question of the Month!  We received 10 correct answers and selected our winner by lottery. Thank you to everyone who participated in our contest. The Question: Who is this noted Oscar winner, Heritage Award recipient, and author of the book What Makes Sammy Run? considered by [...]

Nine years after graduating from DA, he wrote the book What Makes Sammy Run? considered by some to be “one of the best Hollywood novels ever written”. Our October LIBRARY QUESTION OF THE MONTH is … Who is this noted author, Oscar winner, and Heritage Award recipient? Be sure to drop off your answer in [...]

Congratulations to Aaron Bronfman, winner of our September Library Question of the Month! The Question: What is the title & who is the DA alumnus author of a book that tells the story of a “gentle giant” who revolutionized pro sports in America? The Answer: A keyword search of the Boyden Library Catalog [Search term [...]

This book, by a DA alumnus who is a noted sports writer and columnist, tells the story of a “gentle giant” who revolutionized pro sports in America. Our September 2012 Library Question of the Month is … What is the title of this book & who wrote it? Be sure to drop off your answer in the [...]

A Library Question of the Month Thank You … to the 125+ students, teachers, staff, and friends who participated in our monthly contests this school year. When you need the best information quickly, Library Staff are Lifesavers Ask Us for Help.

Congratulations to Thomas Cowan, winner of our May Library Question of the Month! We received 4 correct answers and selected our winner by lottery. Thank you to everyone who participated in our contest. The Question: Who was the surgeon from Tacoma, Washington who started the Relay for Life in order to raise money for the [...]