Reviews and Blog Posts: NASA

Riding rockets : the outrageous tales of a space shuttle astronaut

by R. Mike Mullane

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January 24, 2013

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This is a very funny and really interesting look at what it was like to be a NASA space shuttle astronaut. Told by a man who admittedly suffers from "arrested development" and who happens to be in the first group to include females (Sally Ride was in this group), Mike...

Create, Learn, Discuss!

Submitted by Becker on July 18, 2011 - 11:10am

Fresh City Life My Branch has an event for you this week, whether you want to talk books, get recipes for your picnics, learn mahjongg or flower arranging, or hear about the history of NASA's Apollo program.

There are 2 opportunities to join in on a book discussion this week:

Between the Covers at Ross-Cherry Creek will discuss In Other Rooms, Other Wonders by Daniyal Mueenuddin on Tuesday, July 19 at 2:00 p.m.

Weekend and Beyond

Submitted by Becker on July 14, 2011 - 10:12am

Got plans for the next few days? Try out a free Fresh City Life My Branch event at your local library!

Explore space at the family-friendly A Whole New World: Dawn at Vesta event on Saturday, July 16 at 11:00 a.m. at the Schlessman Family Branch. NASA's Dawn spacecraft will arrive at asteroid Vesta this month. Learn about the faster than fast ion engine literally propelling the mission, science instrumentation, and how Dawn will contribute to our understanding of the Solar System.

Journey to Space, Health, or Crafts--And Take a Picnic!

Submitted by Becker on July 11, 2011 - 11:39am

Join Fresh City Life My Branch for food, a journey, or a craft this week!

There are offerings for whatever you want to learn this week through Fresh City Life My Branch! Hungry? Try Picnic Foods tonight, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Schlessman. Learn to liven up your picnics or hikes with dishes that everyone will love! Recipes and samples included! Or maybe you're thinking of changing the way you eat.