This Week @ Your Library...
If your hobby is knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, or any other kind of stitching, bring you project to the library and stitch with our group! Perfect for all skill levels. InStitches meets the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays of each month.
Dungeons & Dragons Group 2 on Tuesday from 6:00-8:00PM
This multi-age group meets every other week. For more information, call Kerri at 424-4044.
Holiday Hours
The library closes at 2:00PM on Wednesday and reopens on Friday at 10:00AM.
Currently Available Book Group Titles
All Booked Up: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
History Buffs: All the Presidents Men by Woodward & Berstein
Book of the Month: My Accidental Jihad by Krista Bremer (beginning 1-2-14)
Book Bunch: Wild River by P. J. Peterson
Page Turners: Shadow Horse by Alison Hart
Readers of the Round Table: Scarlet by Marissa Meyer
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Readers of the Round Table Read Scarlet for January 28, 2015
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The Readers of the Round Table, a high school book discussion group, read Scarlet by Marissa Meyer for their January 28th gathering at 4:15PM. Copies of the book are available in the Teen Area on the upper level of the library. Need a ride? Campbell High School students can take the late bus from school to the library. About the Book Cinder returns in the second thrilling installment of the New York Times-bestselling Lunar Chronicles. She’s trying to break out of prison—even though if she succeeds, she’ll be the Commonwealth’s most wanted fugitive. Halfway around the world, Scarlet Benoit’s grandmother is missing. It turns out there are many things Scarlet doesn’t know about her grandmother and the grave danger she has lived in her whole life. When Scarlet encounters Wolf, a street fighter who may have information as to her grandmother’s whereabouts, she has no choice but to trust him, though he clearly has a few dark secrets of his own. As Scarlet and Wolf work to unravel one mystery, they find another when they cross paths with Cinder. Together, they must stay one step ahead of the vicious Lunar Queen who will do anything to make Prince Kai her husband, her king, her prisoner. |
Labels: book discussion for teens, events/activities for teens, readers of the round table, TeeN RooM News
History Buffs Read All the President's Men for January
About the Book
The most
devastating political detective story of the century: the inside account
of the two Washington Post reporters who broke the Watergate scandal,
now with a 40th anniversary Afterword on the legacies of Watergate and
Richard Nixon.
This is the book that changed America. Published just months before President Nixon’s resignation, All the President’s Men
revealed the full scope of the scandal and introduced for the first
time the mysterious “Deep Throat.” Beginning with the story of a simple
burglary at Democratic headquarters and then continuing through headline
after headline, Bernstein and Woodward deliver a riveting firsthand
account of their reporting. Their explosive reports won a Pulitzer Prize
for The Washington Post, toppled the president, and have since inspired generations of reporters.
All the President’s Men is
a riveting detective story, capturing the exhilarating rush of the
biggest presidential scandal in US history as it unfolded in real time.
It is, as Time magazine wrote in their All-Time 100 Best
Nonfiction Books list, “the work that brought down a
presidency...perhaps the most influential piece of journalism in
history.”
Described
as "absolutely mesmerizing" by the Chicago Sun-Times, The Final Days is
a portrayal of Nixon's dramatic last days in the White House.
Labels: book discussion for adults, events/activities for adults, history buffs, ReaDiNG RooM News
Winning Entries in the Annual Holiday Gingerbread Contest
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| Sharron's Place by Chris Chew |
Contestants were directed to create an original house or other structure, and make from all edible materials.
This year's winners are:
Chris Chew, Sharron's Place
Adult Category
The Theberge Family, Nursery Rhyme Village
Family Category
Seth Bonvouloir, Ancient Ruins in Snow
Teen Category
Catriona Chew, House of Cards
9-12 Category
Grace Ames, Gingerbread House
6-8 Category
Camryn Leighton, Gingerbread House
3-5 Category
The Hidalgo Family, The Frozen Palace
The Frostiest
Individual winners received $10 gift cards to Barnes & Noble. The family winner received a $20 gift card, and the Frostiest received a craft kit.
See all the entries on the library's Flickr page.
Labels: events/activities for adults, events/activities for kids, events/activities for teens, events/activities for tweens, FRieNDS' CoRNeR News, gingerbread contest, ReC RooM News
Book Bunch Reads Wild River for January
About the Book
When twelve-year-old Ryan
reluctantly agrees to join his experienced older brother, Tanner, on a
camping trip, he never dreams that it will turn into the most
frightening day of his life.
Ryan admits he's no good at
sports or outdoor stuff. He'd much rather be playing video games. But
Tanner assures him it will be an easy trip. They'll kayak down the
Boulder River, fish, and toast marshmallows at night.
When they set out, the river is
higher than usual, and the kayaking is scary. Tanner keeps saying
there's no reason to worry. But when he's badly hurt in a kayaking
accident, Ryan is afraid he's not up to the challenge of saving his
brother's life. The only danger Ryan has confronted has been in his
video games. What good are those games now, when he's facing a real-life
battle?
Labels: book bunch, book discussion for kids, events/activities for kids, KiDS' RooM News
This Week @ Your Library...
Join Miss Carrie-Anne in the Young Readers' Room for stories, songs and fun!
History Buffs Book Group on Tuesday @ 10:30AM
The group discusses Paris 1919 by Margaret Macmillan.
Teen Book Group on Tuesday @ 4:15PM
Readers of the Round Table discuss Odin's Ravens by K. L. Armstrong.
Dungeons & Dragons Group 1 on Tuesday from 6:00-8:00PM
This multi-age group meets every other week. For more information, call Kerri at 424-4044.
NOTE: Library Closed Wednesday and Thursday
Currently Available Book Group Titles
All Booked Up: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
History Buffs: Paris 1919 by Margaret Macmillan (Tuesday)
Book of the Month: Christmas at the Mysterious Bookshop edited by Otto Penzler
Book Bunch: Wild River by P. J. Peterson
Page Turners: Shadow Horse by Alison Hart
Readers of the Round Table: Odin's Ravens by K. L. Armstrong
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3rd Annual Polar Express was both Holly and Jolly!
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| From bottom left: Santa with Hope, Jingle, Holly, Peppermint and Snowball. |
More than 120 children
attended these magical story times, in which they were greeted by a train
conductor, had their tickets punched, and enjoyed a cup of hot cocoa with their
cookies.
And of course the reading wouldn’t have been complete without a
visit from Santa and some of his elves!
See more great photos here!
Labels: events/activities for kids, KiDS' RooM News, polar express
Page Turners Read Shadow Horse for January 8th
Copies of the book are available in both the Teen Area and Young Readers' Room.
About the Book
Thirteen-year-old Jasmine is
found guilty of assaulting Hugh Robicheaux, the owner of the horse farm
where she works. But she's still determined to prove that Robicheaux
killed Whirlwind, the mare she loved. Jas is sure that Shadow Horse, a
scrawny brown gelding she rescues at a horse auction, is the key to the
mystery—but just how is Shadow Horse connected to Whirlwind?
Deftly written by a teacher and
equestrian who has authored more than sixty books, this heartwarming and
inspiring Edgar Award nominee will have special appeal for mystery fans
as well as young horse lovers.
Labels: book discussion for tweens, events/activities for tweens, KiDS' RooM News, page turners, TeeN RooM News
This Week @ Your Library...
Stop in to see the entries and find out who won!
Kid's Make 'n Take Craft, all week
Bring your kids to the Young Readers' Room to make Peppermint Pine Cones to add to your home holiday decor.
Drop-In Knitting Group on Tuesday from 10:00-Noon
If your hobby is knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, or any other kind of stitching, bring you project to the library and stitch with our group! Perfect for all skill levels. InStitches meets the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays of each month.
Preschool Story Time on Tuesday @ 10:30AM or Wednesday @ 12:30PM
Join Miss Carrie-Anne in the Young Readers' Room for stories, songs and fun!
Dungeons & Dragons Group 2 on Tuesday from 6:00-8:00PM
This multi-age group meets every other week. For more information, call Kerri at 424-4044.
Book Bunch on Wednesday @ 4:00PM
Kids in grades 3-5 join Miss Carrie-Anne for a discussion of The Last Holiday Concert by Andrew Clements followed by a short activity.
Book Babies on Friday @ 10:30AM
Book Babies is a lap-sit program for babies (newborn to 18 months) and their caregivers. The 20 minute program includes simple board books, rhymes and songs. Contact Miss Carrie-Anne to register. Walk-ins also welcome.
Tiny Tales on Friday @ 11:30AM
Tiny Tales is a lap-sit story time for toddlers (ages 18-35 months) and their caregivers, bridging Book Babies and Preschool Story Time. Contact Miss Carrie-Anne to register. Walk-ins also welcome.
Currently Available Book Group Titles
All Booked Up: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
History Buffs: Paris 1919 by Margaret Macmillan
Book of the Month: Christmas at the Mysterious Bookshop edited by Otto Penzler
Book Bunch: The Last Holiday Concert by Andrew Clements (This Wednesday)
Page Turners: Shadow Horse by Alison Hart
Readers of the Round Table: Odin's Ravens by K. L. Armstrong
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Movie Night @ Your Library!
About the Movie
Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire sing and dance their way into your heart in the sensational musical comedy Holiday Inn.
Crosby plays a song and dance man who leaves showbiz to run an inn that is open only on holidays. Astaire plays his former partner and rival in love. Follow the two talented pals as they find themselves competing for the affections of the same lovely lady (Marjorie Reynolds).
'Tis the season for one of the most enjoyable films of all time!
Labels: events/activities for adults, events/activities for kids, events/activities for teens, events/activities for tweens, movie night, ReC RooM News
All Booked Up Reads The Ocean at the End of the Lane for January
About the Book
The work follows an unnamed man who returns to his hometown for a funeral and remembers events that began forty years earlier. (AS Byatt, Guardian, 7-3-13) A brilliantly imaginative and poignant fairy tale from the modern master of wonder and terror, this bewitching and harrowing tale of mystery and survival, and memory and magic, makes the impossible all too real...
Labels: all booked up, book discussion for adults, events/activities for adults, ReaDiNG RooM News
This Week @ Your Library...
Drop your creations off this week! Winners to be announced next Tuesday.
Preschool Story Time on Tuesday @ 10:30AM or Wednesday @ 12:30PM
Join Miss Carrie-Anne in the Young Readers' Room for stories, songs and fun!
Polar Express on Tuesday and Thursday
Just a reminder for those of you who have registered for one of the four scheduled sessions.
Dungeons & Dragons Group 1 on Tuesday from 6:00-8:00PM
This multi-age group meets every other week. For more information, call Kerri at 424-4044.
Movie Night on Wednesday @ 7:00PM
Watch the Christmas classic Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire sing and dance their way into your heart in this sensational musical comedy that was nominated for 3 Academy Awards.
Tween Book Discussion on Thursday @ 2:30PM
Page Turners in grades 6-8 discuss The Sherlock Files: The 100 Year Old Secret by Tracy Barrett along with a snack and short activity.
Drop-In Knitting Group on Thursday from 6:00-8:00PM
If your hobby is knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, or any other kind of stitching, bring you project to the library and stitch with our group! Perfect for all skill levels. Unraveled meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.
Book Babies on Friday @ 10:30AM
Book Babies is a lap-sit program for babies (newborn to 18 months) and their caregivers. The 20 minute program includes simple board books, rhymes and songs. Contact Miss Carrie-Anne to register. Walk-ins also welcome.
Tiny Tales on Friday @ 11:30AM
Tiny Tales is a lap-sit story time for toddlers (ages 18-35 months) and their caregivers, bridging Book Babies and Preschool Story Time. Contact Miss Carrie-Anne to register. Walk-ins also welcome.
Currently Available Book Group Titles
All Booked Up: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
History Buffs: Paris 1919 by Margaret Macmillan
Book of the Month: Christmas at the Mysterious Bookshop edited by Otto Penzler
Book Bunch: The Last Holiday Concert by Andrew Clements
Page Turners: The Sherlock Files: The 100 Year Old Secret by Tracy Barrett (This Thursday)
Readers of the Round Table: Odin's Ravens by K. L. Armstrong
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Christmas at the Mysterious Bookshop is December's Book of the Month
About the Book
Even readers who have never visited either location of Penzler's legendary Manhattan bookstore should enjoy these 17 short stories, each of which was originally published as a stand-alone pamphlet and given to faithful Mysterious Bookshop customers. The anthology's best tale, Lawrence Block's "As Dark as Christmas Gets," features the author's hilarious versions of Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin, eccentric rare fish collector Leo Haig and his leg man, Chip Harrison, who look into the disappearance of an unpublished Cornell Woolrich manuscript. While the many inside jokes will go over the heads of some, all will appreciate such tongue-in-cheek touches as a customer in Ed McBain's "I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus" needing reassurance that Janet Evanovich is not yet another Evan Hunter pseudonym. Other contributors include Donald E. Westlake, Mary Higgins Clark, Anne Perry, Thomas H. Cook, and S.J. Rozan. (Publishers Weekly)
Labels: book of the month club, ReaDiNG RooM News, reading suggestions
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