Each library will be represented by a staff member, who will be guided through a training program designed by WebJunction, the learning program of OCLC Research. Participants will apply what they learn to reimagine and reconfigure library space to support socially engaging and active learning programming that addresses a defined community need.”These libraries were chosen based on a well-articulated understanding
Reading Suggestions for You!Recommended byDenise Getts12/8/2016This book is about the human need for connection and the deep need to belong. It is a story beautiful in its descriptions, and in the richness of its deep, complex and fully believable characters. This is the calmest, quietest post-apocalyptic book I have ever read but not without its surprises and moments of excitement.
Moonglow, This House is Mine, Spells of Blood and Kin: A Dark FantasyRecommended by Lynn M. Piotrowicz11/30/2016A perfect storm of circumstances have made it difficult for me to concentrate enough to read lately. A great book, a roaring fire, and a dog named Thomas snuggling up on my lap all make for a perfect evening. When I struggle with “hearing
UNDAUNTED COURAGE by STEPHEN AMBROSERecommended by Lynne Lawrence11/18/2016If you are going to read only one book about American history in your entire lifetime, I would suggest Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose. I’ve always been fascinated by the Lewis and Clark expedition, and this book, published in 1997, is history come alive. And for good reason – Ambrose makes extensive use
MY FAVORITE AUTHORSRecommended by Lynne Lawrence11/01/2016Don’t you love it when you have a couple of “go-to” authors you can always depend on? I’m all for trying something new but when your reading life hits a dry spell – several books in a row just don’t grab you – it’s a relief to turn to an author you know won’t let
TRIALS OF THE EARTH by MARY MANN HAMILTONRecommended by Penny Petkiewicz10/27/2016 Who would believe that a woman who lived from 1866 to approximately 1936 and settled in the Mississippi Delta could have written a book about her life that would resonate with people living in the 21st century? READ MORE…
A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW by AMOR TOWLESRecommended by Lynn Piotrowicz10/14/2016Reminiscent of the Russia of Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, or Solzhenitsyn the author Amor Towles portrays the gluttony of the aristocracy and the harshness of reformation, rebellion, and radicalization. When we first meet the Count Alexander Rostov he is standing before a Bolshevik tribunal, sentenced to live his life under house arrest for acts of
Hi all in library land, Last week we had a program with a Mentalist, Preston Heller, from Wilton, NH. His program was a huge success. Your patrons will enjoy him so much!! We had mentalist, Preston Heller last night here at the library. It was a stellar performance that astounded even the most skeptical in the audience. A great time
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“THE NIX” by Nathan HillRecommended by Lynn M. Piotrowicz9/27/2016GENIUS. (You should read that as GENIUS PERIOD). Nathan Hill engages the reader early on when he introduces us to Samuel Andresen Anderson. He spins a yarn with complete with a gaggle of great characters reminiscent of the best of Irving, Russo, or Toole. He weaves their stories together in an outstanding