Are you a politically engaged and civically active person? Were you excited about last year’s election? Are you tired of your peers being referred to as the “apathetic generation?” Chances are you’re not alone. In The Good Citizen: How a Younger Generation is Reshaping American Politics, Russell Dalton dismisses the cynics who claim that American youth have no sense of civic duty and argues instead that younger generations are transforming the very notion of citizenship and reinvigorating democratic participation. (Lincoln Park Library: 324.0835 D1527g)

Not sure what to do after graduation? Have you ever considered the Peace Corps? The Insider’s Guide to the Peace Corps contains the most recent information and resources on Peace Corps programs as well as firsthand advice from recent volunteers. (Lincoln Park Career Information Collection 361.6 B2153I)

Have too many books on your summer reading list already? There’s always time for a good flick! Sit back, relax and enjoy HBO’s critically acclaimed John Adams. Based on David McCullough's bestselling biography, this 7-part miniseries offers an intimate look at the second president of the United States. If you enjoy American history you will not want to miss Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney as John and Abigail Adams. (Lincoln Park Library: DVD 791.4372 J65h2008)

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