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A Needle in the Haystack
Join us on Thursday, November 18th at 5:30PM to
explore types of forensic evidence and discuss a homicide case study with Master Sergeant Tim Lemasters, Illinois State Police. Adult.
Space is limited and advance registration is required. Visit the library or call 217-935-5174 to learn more or register for this event.
Love forensic science?
Check out the following items at the Library!
The Handy Forensic Science Answer Book
by Patricia Barnes-Svarney
This book covers the fundamentals, science, history, latest research and techniques of forensic science and crime scene investigation.
Non-Fiction
Teasing Secrets from the Dead by Emily Craig, Ph.D.
A forensic anthropologist recounts her unlikely career, which has ranged from murder victims discovered in the backwoods of Appalachia to some of the highest-profile cases of our time.
Non-Fiction
The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker
Explains how to use the power of intuition to identify and avoid danger, and shares advice on restraining orders and self-defense tactics.
Non-Fiction
Postmortem by Patricia D. Cornwell
Dr Kay Scarpetta uses forensic medicine to try to catch the killer of five young women.
Fiction - The first in the Kay Scarpetta Series.
Bones, Season 1
An FBI agent teams up with a forensic anthropologist to solve some of the most baffling and bizarre crimes.
DVD - TV Series
Happy Crime Solving!