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December 26, 2005
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS DECEMBER 27-31
The Library is closed today, the 26th, and will also be closed Sunday, January 1, and Monday, January 2. In addition, the Library will close early on Saturday, December 31, at 1 p.m.
Youth Services will be hosting two events this week.
On Thursday, December 29, Charlotte Battin Productions will be doing Cinderella Revisited at 1:00 p.m. This half hour show tells Cinderella's story from the point of view of the Fairy Godmother. It is a family show, suggested for ages 3 & up.
On Friday, December 30, Bob Hoffman will be returning with his Kingdom of Animals, showcasing 7 animals--the familiar and the exotic. There will be two shows: one at 11:00 a.m. and one at 1:00 p.m. This show is for all ages, but preschoolers must be accompanied by a parent.
No tickets are required for either show, but seating is limited in the Large Meeting Room.
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December 19, 2005
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS DECEMBER 19-25
On Monday, December 19, at 11:00a.m., Vent Elations--Stephanie Johnson and "Friends", presented A Christmas Carol. Thanks to all who braved the cold to come enjoy her show!
On Wednesday, December 21, at 10:30 a.m., American Eagle Productions will present Jingle Bell Express--a musical tribute to the 12 Days of Christmas. For ages 3 and up. No tickets are required, but seating is limited in the Large Meeting Room.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
The Library will be CLOSED Saturday, December 24, Sunday, December 25, and Monday, December 26--all three days. It will re-open on Tuesday, December 27, at 9:00 a.m.
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December 16, 2005
MORE NEW CHRISTMAS FICTION
The Brides of Christmas by Jo Beverley, Margaret Moore, Deborah Simmons--three historical romance novellas from 1999
The Night before Christmas by Lori Foster, Erin McCarthy, Jill Shalvis, Kathy Love, Kylie Adams, and Katherine Garbera--six sexy, contemporary romantic seasonal stories
Scenes from a Holiday by Laurie Graff, Caren Lissner, Melanie Murray--three holidays (Hannukah, Christmas, and New Years) are the basis for these three contemporary romantic novellas
There's Something about Christmas by Debbie Macomber--a fruitcake-laden modern romantic version of A Christmas Carol
A Covington Christmas by Joan Medlicott--because a former minister was not a real minister, five local, longstanding marriages must be re-sanctified and legalized on Christmas Eve
The Judge Who Stole Christmas by Randy Singer--the legal status of an outdoor creche leads to a nationwide furor over the status of Christmas
The Worst Noel: Hellish Holiday Tales--collection of short stories about the traumas of dealing with the Holiday Season, Christmas and Hannukah alike
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December 12, 2005
NEW CHRISTMAS FICTION
Adult Services has recently had a display featuring Christmas Fiction, old favorites and new additions among them. Some of the new books include:
The Secret Life of Mrs. Claus by Carly Alexander--three stories about the women who portray Mrs. Claus with Santa Claus at Rossman's Departmant Store
The Christmas Quilt: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel by Jennifer Chiaverini--an unfinished Christmas quilt found in the attic brings back memories of past holidays to Master Quilter Sylvia Bergstrom Compson
Let's Be Jolly! by Janet Dailey (pb)--two rewritten romances from the 70's and 80's, loosely connected to Christmas
Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah--recently divorced librarian Joy Candellaro impulsively books a flight to Canada, but when the plane crashes, she finds hope and romance with a single father and his remote young son
The Christmas Hope by Donna VanLiere--joyless couple take in a little girl for the holidays and rediscover their faith and love
Christmas Jars by Jason F. Wright--the discovery of a jar of change on her doorstep after her apartment is robbed on Christmas Eve, leads journalist Hope Jensen on a search for the anonymous benefactors and other recipients of Christmas Jars
Here are a couple of lists of Christmas Fiction:
Overbooked's List of Christmas Fiction
Listmania Christmas Fiction from Amazon.com
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December 11, 2005
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS DECEMBER 12-18
Monday, December 12:
The film Must Love Dogs, starring John Cusack and Diane Lane will be shown in the Large Meeting Room at 7 p.m. A divorcee signs up with a dating service and answers an ad by a man who says he wants to meet someone who "must love dogs", so she borrows a dog to impress him--with humorous results. Tickets are available at the Reception Desk.
Wednesday, December 14:
Medicare: Part D Prescription Drug Program--Which One Is for Me? from 10:30 a.m. to noon--Polly Machinski from the Kenneth Young Center will answer questions and discuss enrollment, costs, and coverage. Attendees should bring the Medicare & You 2006 Handbook. Register at the Reception Desk. [This is a repeat of last week's program.]
Thursday, December 15:
Make a Holiday Craft Centerpiece while listening to holiday music and sampling holiday cookies starting at 7 p.m. Formerly known as "Mom's Night Out", this program has limited seating. Register at the Reception Desk soon.
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December 03, 2005
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS DECEMBER 5-11
ADULT SERVICES:
Medicare: Part D Prescription Drug Program--Which One Is for Me? on Friday, December 9, from 10:30 a.m. to noon--Polly Machinski from the Kenneth Young Center will answer questions and discuss enrollment, costs, and coverage. Attendees should bring the Medicare & You 2006 Handbook. Register at the Reception Desk. [this seminar will be repeated on Wednesday, December 14, from 10:30 a.m. to noon]
Morning Book Group
This month Tracy Kidder's Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World will be discussed on Tuesday, December 6, at 10:30 a.m. The group will meet at the Sheila Ray Senior Center and will be led by Adult Services Librarian Chris Mika.
Computer Classes:
Exploring Your PC on Monday, December 5, at 2:30 p.m.--file management
Internet: Beyond the Basics on Wednesday, December 7, at 7:15 p.m.--shortcuts and tricks
Microsoft Word 2000 on Friday, December 9 at 2:30 p.m.--basics for Newbies (must be able to use a mouse)
Register for these classes at the Reception Desk.
On Tuesday, December 6, the Library's Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room. It is open to all interested parties.
YOUTH SERVICES:
Holiday Crafts:
3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade:
Snowman Picture Frame
Tuesday, December 6 at 4 p.m.
6th Grade & up:
Scrapbooking Journal
Wednesday, December 7, at 7 p.m.
1st & 2nd Grade:
Snowman & Birds Picture Frame
Thursday, December 8 at 4 p.m.
Register for these classes in Youth Services.
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