Library Closed Tuesday, January 2nd


Library Closed Tuesday, January 2, 2018

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Library Closed Saturday, December 23rd


Library Closed Saturday, December 23, 2017
Due to expected freezing rain on Saturday morning, the library will be closed.  Any materials due on Saturday, December 23rd are now due on Wednesday, December 27th.
While we are closed, please enjoy our online services from home:
1.Download ebooks, eaudiobooks and magazines with OverDrive.
2. Begin learning a new language with Mango Languages.
3. Take a course on a topic that interests you with Lynda.
4. Read magazine and journal articles on your favorite subjects with Ebsco.
5. Research and reserve a library activity pass.
6. View our newest materials and place a hold.
 

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Holiday Closings


Holiday Closings

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This Week @ Your Library...

This Week @ Your Library...December 19-22, 2017
All Week
Kid’s Make ’n Take Craft
Stop in the Young Readers’ Room to assemble "You're a Mean One," a holiday to take home and enjoy!  Note: This craft is not available during Story Times.

STEM Fun with Gears! Gears! Gears!
Gears! Gears! Gears! are available for exploration at the desk for kids in grades 1-6. Colorful gears, connectors and interlocking bases, provide endless possibilities for producing structures or forms. An activity guide helps with a few starter designs before venturing into the world of creativity.

Tuesday
Drop-In Knitting from 10:00AM-Noon
Bring your current project and join our group of knitters and crocheters. All skill levels are welcome.  In Stitches meets the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of the month.

Preschool Story Time @ 10:30AM
Join Miss Carrie-Anne in the Young Readers' Room for stories, songs and fun!

Wednesday
Preschool Story Time @ 12:30PM
Join Miss Carrie-Anne in the Young Readers' Room for stories, songs and fun!

Kid's Book Group @ 4:00PM
Book Bunchers in grades 3-5 meet to discuss Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones and complete a short activity.

Drop-In Tabletop Game Night from 6:00-8:00PM
Game lovers from age 8 thru 108 are invited to meet at the library for game night fun!  Led by volunteer Nick Ozmore, the tabletop game group meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month and involves a wide selection of games on rotation.  Note: Children under 10 years old must have a parent or caregiver age 14 or older in the building.

Friday
Infant Story Time @ 10:30AM
Book Babies is a lap-sit program for infants (newborn-18 months) and their caregivers.  This 20-minute program includes simple board books, rhymes and songs.

Toddler Story Time @ 11:30AM
Tiny Tales is a lap-sit program for toddlers (18-35 months) and their caregivers, bridging Book Babies and Preschool Story Time. This program includes simple stories, rhymes, songs, and interactive fun.

Check Out What Our Book Clubs are Reading...

Upcoming Classes, Workshop and Events
The Quest for Happiness  
1-23-18, 7:00PM @ Library

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Kid's Book Group Reads Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer for December 20th


Kid's Book Group Reads "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" for December 20, 2017Book Bunch reads Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones for their meeting on Wednesday, December 20th.  Join the group at 4:00PM for a discussion of the book and a short activity. 

Copies of the book are available in the Young Readers' Room.

About the Book
Twelve-year-old Sophie Brown feels like a fish out of water when she and her parents move from Los Angeles to the farm they’ve inherited from a great-uncle. But farm life gets more interesting when a cranky chicken appears and Sophie discovers the hen can move objects with the power of her little chicken brain: jam jars, the latch to her henhouse, the entire henhouse....

And then more of her great-uncle’s unusual chickens come home to roost. Determined, resourceful Sophie learns to care for her flock, earning money for chicken feed, collecting eggs. But when a respected local farmer tries to steal them, Sophie must find a way to keep them (and their superpowers) safe.

Told in letters to Sophie’s abuela, quizzes, a chicken-care correspondence course, to-do lists, and more, Unusual Chickens is a quirky, clucky classic in the making.



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Adult Book Group Reads My Italian Bulldozer for January 3rd or 5th


Italian Bulldozer" for January 3rd or 5th, 2018
Alexander McCall Smith’s My Italian Bulldozer is the chosen title for All Booked Up’s discussion on Wednesday, January 3rd at 6:30PM or Friday, January 5th at 1:00PM. Copies of the book are available in the upper level “New” room.

About the Book
The best-selling author of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series returns with an irresistible new novel about one man’s adventures in the Italian countryside.

Paul Stuart, a renowned food writer, finds himself at loose ends after his longtime girlfriend leaves him for her personal trainer. To cheer him up, Paul’s editor, Gloria, encourages him to finish his latest cookbook on-site in Tuscany, hoping that a change of scenery (plus the occasional truffled pasta and glass of red wine) will offer a cure for both heartache and writer’s block. But upon Paul’s arrival, things don’t quite go as planned. A mishap with his rental-car reservation leaves him stranded, until a newfound friend leads him to an intriguing alternative: a bulldozer.

With little choice in the matter, Paul accepts the offer, and as he journeys (well, slowly trundles) into the idyllic hillside town of Montalcino, he discovers that the bulldozer may be the least of the surprises that await him. What follows is a delightful romp through the lush sights and flavors of the Tuscan countryside, as Paul encounters a rich cast of characters, including a young American woman who awakens in him something unexpected.

A feast for the senses and a poignant meditation on the complexity of human relationships, My Italian Bulldozer is a charming and intensely satisfying love story for anyone who has ever dreamed of a fresh start.

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December's Book of the Month is The Second Chance Dog


December 2017's Book of the Month is "The Second Chance Dog"The Second Chance Dog by Jon Katz is our featured title for December. Copies are available in the “New” room on the upper level of the library.

About the Book
In 2007, a few years after purchasing Bedlam Farm in upstate New York, Jon Katz met Maria Wulf, a quiet, sensitive artist hoping to rekindle her creative spark. Jon, like her, was introspective yet restless, a writer struggling to find his purpose. He felt a connection with her immediately, but a formidable obstacle stood in the way: Maria’s dog, Frieda.

A rottweiler-shepherd mix who had been abandoned by her previous owner in the Adirondacks, where she lived in the wild for several years, Frieda was ferociously protective and barely tamed. She roared and charged at almost anyone who came near. But to Maria, Frieda was sweet and loyal, her beloved guard dog and devoted friend. And so Jon quickly realized that to win over Maria, he’d have to gain Frieda’s affection as well.

While he and Maria grew closer, Jon was having a tougher time charming Frieda to his side. Even after many days spent on Bedlam Farm, Frieda still lunged at the other animals, ran off into the woods, and would not let Jon come near her, even to hook on her leash. Yet armed with a singular determination, unlimited patience, and five hundred dollars’ worth of beef jerky, Jon refused to give up on Frieda—or on his chance with Maria.

Written with stunning emotional clarity and full of warm yet practical wisdom, The Second-Chance Dog is a testament to how animals can make us better people, and how it’s never too late to find love.

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This Week @ Your Library...


This Week @ Your Library... December 12-16, 2017
All Week
STEM Fun with Gears! Gears! Gears!
Gears! Gears! Gears! are available for exploration at the desk for kids in grades 1-6. Colorful gears, connectors and interlocking bases, provide endless possibilities for producing structures or forms. An activity guide helps with a few starter designs before venturing into the world of creativity.

Tuesday
Preschool Story Time @ 10:30AM
Join Miss Carrie-Anne in the Young Readers' Room for stories, songs and fun!

High School Drop-In Role Playing Game Night from 6:00PM-8:00PM
Led by volunteer Alex Jozitis, this drop-in fantasy/sci-fi role-play game group meets every other Tuesday.  Drop-in and check it out!

Holiday Ornament Club @ 6:00PM
Enjoy a little holiday fun—attend an adult Holiday Ornament Club! Make a chalkboard glass ornament, fir tree light bulb ornament, wooden sled ornament, and a swirled glass ornament.  Space is limited. Registration is required. 

Wednesday
Preschool Story Time @ 12:30PM
Join Miss Carrie-Anne in the Young Readers' Room for stories, songs and fun!

Thursday
Drop-In LEGO Club from 3:00-5:00PM
Kids in grades 1-6 build theme-based LEGO creations that are put on display.

Friday
Infant Story Time @ 10:30AM
Book Babies is a lap-sit program for infants (newborn-18 months) and their caregivers.  This 20-minute program includes simple board books, rhymes and songs.

Toddler Story Time @ 11:30AM
Tiny Tales is a lap-sit program for toddlers (18-35 months) and their caregivers, bridging Book Babies and Preschool Story Time. This program includes simple stories, rhymes, songs, and interactive fun.

Adult Coloring @ 1:00PM
Rediscover the joys and relaxation of coloring. Come with friends or meet new ones! We provide the supplies, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.

Check Out What Our Book Clubs are Reading...

Upcoming Classes, Workshop and Events
The Quest for Happiness 
1-23-18, 7:00PM @ Library

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