Current/Upcoming Events
July
Summer Reading Program
Activities:






Theme: Make a Splash-Read
@ the
East Smithfield Public Library!
Splash on over to the library to explore,
read, and celebrate the water all around us. Excitement and adventure await you
at the library where you will listen to storytellers who will amuse and amaze
you with their “imaginative” stories. You will participate in performances and
programs that will “inspire” you! But most of all, you will have some fun as you “tap
into your creative juices” at the East Smithfield Public Library!
Question:
What has fun activities, cool prizes,
and hours of enjoyable reading?
Answer: The
East Smithfield Public Library’s 2010 Summer Reading Program. Evidence
collected from past participants of the Summer Reading Program will show that
this is truly a fun-filled adventure!






Where: The East Smithfield Public
Library
Phone: 231-5150
Fax: 231-2940
Web address: http://www.eastsmithfieldpubliclibrary.org/
When: July 6 – August 17
(Registration: June 28 - July
2)
How
It Works: To join the program, come to
the library during registration week to sign up. You will receive a reading log,
brochure, and a reading contract. You can keep track of the time you spend
reading in your reading log. Everyone who completes the program will be invited
to a Wrap-up Party on August 19. Those of you who are in school are encouraged
to include books that are on your school’s summer reading list. When visiting
the library, tell the Children’s Librarian about your reading progress. You can
earn incentives, such as books and admission coupons, to local attractions.
Reading certificates will be awarded to children
who have met the goal(s) they set in their contract. As always, reading is its
own reward!
Ages:
Children
ages 3˝ - 12 are invited to participate. The Summer Reading Program is open to children of all
abilities.



Performances and Special Events
Performances last for 45 minutes and are suitable for children ages 3˝-12 (unless otherwise noted). Registration is recommended due to space limitations. If, after signing up for a program, you are unable to attend, please notify the library.









Wednesday, July 7 @ 1:00
p.m. Ronald McDonald plunges into the depths of the library to find
the treasures it holds!
Monday, July 12 @ 11:00 a.m. Take Two Tandem Tellers pool their talents to bring a program awash
with fun. Sing, dance and listen to tales from the briny deep.
Wednesday, July 14 @ 1:00 p.m. Oceanographer Jerry Prezioso from the National Marine Fisheries will present a fish eye view of marine life in Narragansett Bay! He will share his adventures of his exciting work under the sea.
Thursday, July 22 @ 3:30 p.m. Splashy Craft – Create a Spirit of the Sea Key Chain and a Treasure Box.
Friday, July 23 @ 12:30 p.m. Storyteller Thawn Sherente Harris will share his Narragansett Indian heritage through traditional song, dance, and legends.
MAKE A SPLASH
@ YOUR LIBRARY… AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY! When coming to the library this summer,
please drop off a donation for the Smithfield Food Bank. Let’s see how much we
can fill the food bank with contributions from our library.





Storyhours
Sponsored
by teachers at Old County Road
Elementary School for children in grades K-5.
(Registration
required for all programs)
We are pleased once again to offer storyhours
sponsored by the faculty of Old County Road School. Storyhours for children in
grades K-5 will take place on the following dates at the East Smithfield Public
Library.
Tuesday, July 6, @ 10:30
a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Monday, July
19, @ 1:30 p.m.
Monday, July 12, @ 1:30 p.m. Tuesday,
July 20, @ 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 13, @ 10:30
a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July
27, @ 1:30 p.m.
Sponsored by:
The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Rhode
Island Office of Library and Information Services, The Institute of Museum and
Library Services, The McDonald’s Restaurants of Rhode Island, the Pawtucket
Red Sox, Citizens Bank, Old County Road Elementary School, Friends of
the East Smithfield Public Library, and the East Smithfield Public Library.






Other Summer Programming and
Activities
http://sites.google.com/site/esmyasrp2010/
(Sponsored by the Rhode
Island Office of Library and Information Services, Newport Creamery of
Smithfield, East Smithfield Public Library and the Friends of the East
Smithfield Public Library)




It’s Extremely Easy!
YOUNG ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM
The Teen Summer Reading Program will begin on July 6 and continue through August 16. The theme for this summer’s program is “Make Waves @ the East Smithfield Public Library.” Young adults aged 12 and older are invited to participate. Each teen will get a reading log and book review form. Readers must complete at least one book per week, record it in their log, and fill out a short review form. For each week successfully completed, they will receive a raffle ticket. One additional raffle ticket will be used to choose from the different prizes given away at the end of summer. The more you read the better the chances you will win! Teens must stop by the library and put their short review in the submission box in the YA space. Sign up for some fast-paced, daring, and adventurous reading! A flyer detailing all of the teen adventures will be available towards the end of June. The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services, Newport Creamery of Smithfield, the East Smithfield Public Library, and the Friends of the East Smithfield Public Library.
Suggestions for reading: Click on http://sites.google.com/site/esmyarp2010/. You do not have to read these books to participate – you may choose books that you will enjoy reading. More recommended reading can be found at http://sites.google.com/site/esyarp2010/.






(Registration is required for all of the following events)






TODDLER STORYTIME
- In collaboration with Tri-Town’s Even Start Literacy Program, the
library will present toddler storytime programs for children aged 2-31/2
on Wednesday mornings from 10:30-11:00 a.m. A parent/caregiver must participate
in the program. Pre-registration is required. NOTE: During July and August, Toddler Storytime will ONLY RUN ON
WEDNESDAYS.
DISPLAY – The main display
case is featuring Antique Blankets and Items from the Esmond Mills.
Sandra Garcia, a collector, moved to Esmond in April. While waiting for the
closing on her house, she wanted to learn some of Esmond’s history. She found
an old photo of the Esmond Train Station at Esmond Mills. She realized her
house was in the background of the photo. This sparked her interest in the
famous Esmond Bunny Blankets. Sandra’s exhibit shows a few of the beautiful
blankets made at Esmond Mills.
CAKE DECORATING WITH APRI – Thursday, July
15, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Summer is the perfect time for parties. And, what’s a
party without a cake? Come, join us and have fun learning how to decorate cakes
using just sugar and butter cream icing. Transform an ordinary cake into a pretty,
elegant cake. You will learn how to make daisies, leaves, apple blossoms,
roses, and a variety of fun and pretty borders. You may bring your own cake
decorating kit if you have one, but it’s not necessary. This class is free.
Please call the library to register.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY NEWS: We’ll be using part of the money from our March Book Sale to support the Summer Reading Program. Please feel free to let us know if you have any ideas for other things we can do to help our library! We continue to accept donations for the next Book Sale. The FOL will not meet during July and August. Our Annual Meeting, open to all the community, will be held in September. We are in need of more active members; in particular, we need a new Treasurer for the coming year. Please consider joining us. The time commitment is low and the rewards are high! For information on becoming an active Friend, please contact FOL president Charlotte Taylor: phone: 233-6720, or e-mail ccwtaylor@gmail.com.
The FOL is always pleased to spend our money on books, so if any patrons would like to request books for the library, please drop us a note.
EXCEL BASICS – Wednesday, July
7, at 5:30 p.m. Learn the basics of using Microsoft Excel. This workshop covers
the Excel environment, simple formulas, and charts. The workshop is designed
for those who have never used Excel and it will mainly concentrate on practical
activities such as setting up a budget. Prerequisite knowledge of using
computers with a mouse will be helpful. Registration is required.
COMPUTER BASICS – Wednesday, July
21, at 5:30 p.m. If you have never used a computer and want to take the first
steps to learning how to use a computer, then this is the class for you. You
will learn the parts of a computer, how to use the mouse and keyboard, and
other basic computer skills. Space is limited and registration is required.
THURSDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB
– The group will meet on Thursday, July 22, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The
Condition by Jennifer Haigh will be discussed this month. Registration is
required. Please call 231-5150, or stop in, to reserve your spot.
BLOOD DRIVE – Monday, July 26, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. For further information, contact the library, 231-5150.
BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT - Stop by the library and check out a favorite book, CD, DVD, or videocassette. Then find a cool spot, put up your feet, enjoy a refreshing drink, and forget about the hot weather.
SUMMER HOURS - During the months of
July and August, the library will be CLOSED ON SATURDAYS.
OTHER NOTABLE JULY
CURIOSITIES –July is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month, National
Recreation and Parks Month, and National Ice Cream Month, July
28 is Beatrix Potter’s Birthday and July 30 is Henry Ford’s Birthday.








NEW SELECTED LIBRARY
MATERIALS:
|
Adult
Fiction/Nonfiction |
Juvenile/Young Adult
Fiction/Nonfiction |
DVDs |
|
|
|
|
|
Hero at Large – Janet Evanovich |
Umbrella Summer – Lisa Graff |
Cadillac Records |
|
Exclusive – Fern Michaels |
Amulet. Bk. 2, The Stonekeepers’ Curse – Kazu
Kibuishi |
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian |
|
Tiger: The Real
Story – Steve Helling |
Wishworks, Inc. – Stephanie S. Tolan |
Casper Meets Wendy |
|
Heart of the Matter
– Emily Giffin |
The Dragon’s Child: A Story of Angel Island – Laurence Yep |
Harry the Dirty Dog…and More Terrific Tails |
|
Spoken from the Heart – Laura Bush |
Donavan’s Double Trouble – Monalisa DeGross |
Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch |
|
Wanna Get Lucky? – Deborah Coonts |
101 Great Tanks – Robert Jackson |
Tigerland |
|
Somewhere Inside: One Sister’s Captivity in North Korea
and the Other’s Fight to Bring Her Home – Laura Ling and Lisa Ling |
101 Great Warships – Robert Jackson |
Baby Einstein: Baby Shakespeare |
|
War – Sebastian Junger |
Puppy Power – Judy Cox |
Doc Martin – Series 2 |
|
Sidney Sheldon’s After the Darkness – Tilly
Bagshawe |
Kenny & the Dragon – Tony DiTerlizzi |
Grey’s Anatomy: Complete Fifth Season More Moments |
|
Blockade Billy – Stephen King |
A Timeline of the Industrial Revolution – Charlie Samuels |
Sesame Street: Kids’ Favorite Songs |
|
Misconception: One Couple’s Journey from Embryo Mix-Up
to Miracle Baby – Paul and
Shannon Morell with Angela Hunt |
A Timeline of the Colonial World – Charlie Samuels |
The Wiggles; Wiggle Around the Clock |
|
The Rule of Nine – Steve Martini |
Timeline of the Classical World – Charlie Samuels |
Bones: Season Three |
|
Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Objective: A New Jason
Bourne Novel – Eric Lustbader |
|
Mad Men: Season One |
|
Bullet – Laurell K. Hamilton |
CDs |
The Shield: Season 1 |
|
The Burning Wire: A Lincoln Rhyme Novel – Jeffery
Deaver |
Kenny Chesney:
Greatest Hits II |
Veggie Tales: The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything |
|
|
Hannah Montana: The
Movie |
Behind Enemy Lines |
|
|
I Believe |
Foolproof |
|
|
Jason Mraz: We Sing.
We Dance. We Steal Things. |
Gossip Girl: The
Complete First Season |
|
|
Jazz for Kids |
Prenatal Yoga with
Shiva Rea |
|
|
John Michael Montgomery:
The Very Best of John Michael Montgomery |
Pushing Daisies: The
Complete Second Season |
|
|
Kidz Bop 15 |
The West Wing: The
Complete Third Season |
|
|
Leela James: Let’s
Do It Again |
The Wind that Shakes
the Barley |
August
Summer Reading Program
Activities:






Theme: Make a Splash-Read
@ the
East Smithfield Public Library!
Splash on over to the library to explore,
read, and celebrate the water all around us. Excitement and adventure await you
at the library where you will listen to storytellers who will amuse and amaze
you with their “imaginative” stories. You will participate in performances and
programs that will “inspire” you! But most of all, you will have some fun as you “tap
into your creative juices” at the East Smithfield Public Library!
Question:
What has fun activities, cool prizes,
and hours of enjoyable reading?
Answer: The
East Smithfield Public Library’s 2010 Summer Reading Program. Evidence
collected from past participants of the Summer Reading Program will show that
this is truly a fun-filled adventure!






Where: The East Smithfield Public
Library
Phone: 231-5150
Fax: 231-2940
Web address: http://www.eastsmithfieldpubliclibrary.org/
When: July 6 – August 19
How
It Works: To join the program, come
to the library to sign up. You will receive a reading log, brochure, and a reading
contract. You can keep track of the time you spend reading in your reading log.
Everyone who completes the program will be invited to a Wrap-up Party on August
19. Those of you who are in school are encouraged to include books that are on
your school’s summer reading list. When visiting the library, tell the
Children’s Librarian about your reading progress. You can earn incentives, such
as books and admission coupons, to local attractions. Reading certificates will be awarded to children who
have met the goal(s) they set in their contract. As always, reading is its own
reward!
Ages:
Children
ages 3˝ - 12 are invited to participate. The Summer Reading Program is open to children of all
abilities.



Performances and Special Events
Performances last for 45 minutes and are suitable for children ages 3˝-12 (unless otherwise noted). Registration is recommended due to space limitations. If after signing up for a program you are unable to attend, please notify the library.
Wednesday, August 4 @ 1:00 p.m. The Biomes Marine Biology Center will present a hands-on, interactive demonstration of some of the most interesting marine animals in Narragansett Bay. Horseshoe crabs, seahorses, starfish, and puffer fish are just a few of the animals that will be discussed. The first half of the program will be a meet and greet group presentation about each animal. This will be followed by a hands-on experience where participants can touch the animals and get an up-close look at them.
Thursday, August 19 @ 3:30 p.m. Wrap up performance with Debbie O’Carroll. Debbie is fishing for books in this delightful, participatory magic show. Participants will play a game with the elusive Lake Champlain monster, meet Slewfoot Sue, a cowgirl who rides a catfish, and participate in the magic of a weather predicting groundhog.
MAKE A SPLASH
– READ! @ YOUR LIBRARY… AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY! When coming to the library this summer,
please drop off a donation for the Smithfield Food Bank. Let’s see how much we
can fill the food bank with contributions from our library.





=
Storyhours
Sponsored
by teachers at Old County Road
Elementary School for children in grades K-5.
(Registration
required for all programs)
We are pleased once again to offer storyhours
sponsored by the faculty of Old County Road School. Storyhours for children in
grades K-5 will take place on the following dates at the East Smithfield Public
Library.
Tuesday, August 3, @ 1:30
p.m.
Tuesday, August 10, @ 10:30
a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 17, @ 1:30
p.m.
Sponsored by:
The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Rhode
Island Office of Library and Information Services, The Institute of Museum and
Library Services, The McDonald’s Restaurants of Rhode Island, the Pawtucket
Red Sox, Citizens Bank, Old County Road Elementary School, Friends of
the East Smithfield Public Library, and the East Smithfield Public Library.






Other Summer Programming and
Activities
http://sites.google.com/site/esmyasrp2010/
(Sponsored by the Rhode
Island Office of Library and Information Services, Newport Creamery of Smithfield,
East Smithfield Public Library and the Friends of the East Smithfield Public
Library)




It’s Extremely Easy!
YOUNG ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM
The Teen Summer Reading Program will begin on July 6 and continue through August 16. The theme for this summer’s program is “Make Waves @ the East Smithfield Public Library.” Young adults aged 12 and older are invited to participate. Each teen will get a reading log and book review form. Readers must complete at least one book per week, record it in their log, and fill out a short review form. For each week successfully completed, they will receive a raffle ticket. One additional raffle ticket will be used to choose from the different prizes given away at the end of summer. The more you read the better the chances you will win! Teens must stop by the library and put their short review in the submission box in the YA space. Sign up for some fast-paced, daring, and adventurous reading! A flyer detailing all of the teen adventures will be available towards the end of June. The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services, Newport Creamery of Smithfield, the East Smithfield Public Library, and the Friends of the East Smithfield Public Library.
Suggestions for reading: Click on http://sites.google.com/site/esmyasrp2010/. You do not have to read these books to participate – you may choose books that you will enjoy reading. More recommended reading can be found at http://esmyareviews.pbworks.com/.






(Registration is required for all of the following events)
Monday, August 2: Tattooing – Monday, August 2, at 6:30 p.m. Join us as we practice the art of tattooing and learn about the many designs people use. These tattoos are ONLY temporary and can be removed easily. There is limited space so be sure to sign up at the library or call to register. Registration is required.
Tuesday, August 10: Cool Drinks – Tuesday, August 10, at 6:30 p.m. Get away from the summer heat and join us as we make a variety of cool drinks to lower your temperature and quench your thirst. Combine ice cream, yogurt, fruit, ice, and chocolate into interesting concoctions that you will be able to taste and enjoy. Bring your friends and family to this mouth-watering and delicious event.
Monday, August 16: Super, Colossal, Magnificent Ice Cream Eruption of Wonder – Monday, August 16 at 7:00 p.m. All those who participated and read books for the Summer Reading Program are invited to this exciting event. You will decorate your own ice cream sundae with a dazzling array of toppings. Prizes will also be awarded to those who completed the Summer Reading Program.







STORYHOURS -
Tuesdays from 10:15-11:00 a.m. and Thursdays from 1:00-1:45 p.m. The Tuesday
morning storyhours, for children 3˝-6
years old, will be held on September 7, 14, 21, and 28. The Thursday afternoon
storyhours, for children 3˝-6 years
old, will be held on September 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. As usual, there
will be enjoyable stories and crafts. Preregistration for September's
storyhours will begin on August 16 and run through the end of August. Registration
is required.
TODDLER STORYTIME
- In collaboration with Tri-Town’s Even Start Literacy Program, the
library will present toddler storytime programs for children aged 2-31/2
on Wednesday mornings from 10:30-11:00 a.m. A parent/caregiver must participate
in the program. Registration is required. NOTE: During August, Toddler Storytime will ONLY RUN ON WEDNESDAYS.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS – The East
Smithfield Public Library and Gallagher Middle School are offering Common
Read/Book Discussion Groups for middle school students. On Monday, August
2, from 3:30-5:00, the program is for 7th graders and on Friday,
August 6, from 10:30-Noon there will be a program for 8th graders.
For further information and registration, call the library: 231-5150.
ALL-STAR READING TEAM – What is the
All-Star Reading Team? It’s a cool way to stay in the “reading game even when
you’re out of school! By playing this game, you also can win cool prizes for
you and your family! Who is eligible to become an All-Star Reader? Rhode Island
residents between the ages of 6 and 12 who have completed the Rhode Island
“Make a Splash – Read! @ Your Library Summer Reading Program.” On a simple
entry form, participants will write a paragraph, poem, or draw a picture that
answers the question “What was your favorite book this summer and why?”
Completed entries are due no later than 2:00 p.m. on August 5, 2010. One
participant from each library in the state will win four tickets to the
Pawtucket Red Sox game on Monday, August 16, 2010 at 7:05 p.m. at McCoy
Stadium. At the game, one All-Star Reader will be randomly selected to win the
grand prize of a TRIP FOR FOUR TO WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT IN FLORIDA! Good
luck to all of the participants!
DISPLAY – The Children’s
Room display case is featuring an interesting and unusual collection
of TINS. This display was organized and developed by Rachel Smith
and we thank her for loaning it to the library. Rachel loves to collect tins
and her favorite one is the LPS. Rachel’s tins are different colors and shapes
and she uses them to store her IPS, silly bands, and jewelry. Stop by the
library and check out this fantastic display.
COMIC BOOK DISPLAY – The main
display case is featuring an interesting display on Comic Books.
Marcus and Lorenzo Garcia started collecting comic books this summer. They went
to a yard sale in Georgiaville and a generous man named Bob sold them vintage
comic books. The comic books are between 25 and 35 years old. Marcus and
Lorenzo’s mom thought this would be a great way to get the boys to read more
over the summer so she bought them fifty comic books. Stop by the library and
check out this fantastic display.
FUNKY FLAMINGO FUND
RAISER – Thursday, April 12, from Noon-1:30 p.m. This is a drop in art
project. Pay $1.00 to make a Flamingo Magnet. Help support the National Audubon
Society’s efforts to aid the wildlife in the gulf coast. The BP oil spill
disaster threatens to destroy this amazing diverse environment that is home to
so many wonderful creatures. 100% of your generous donation goes
directly to the Audubon Society’s clean up efforts in this region. EVERYTHING
and ANYTHING will help! Thank you, in advance, for your donation and concern.
THE WOONASQUATUCKET
RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL – Thursday, August 12, at 2:30 p.m. – The
Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is a group composed of
residents, representatives of local and state government, and local nonprofits
that works to improve the environmental, recreational and economic assets of
the Woonasquatucket watershed. The presentation will include information on the
WRWC, the Woonasquatucket River and Watershed area, the numerous recreational
opportunities within the watershed, along and on the river, information of the
restoration of migratory fish runs and efforts undertaken and underway to
preserve the watershed. Registration is required. Please call the
library: 231-5150.
HOT, HAZY, HUMID WEATHER – If you do not
have air conditioning in your home and want to get some relief from those hot,
hazy, and humid days, visit the library, relax, and cool off. You are welcome
to stay with us during our normal hours of operation.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY NEWS – The FOL sponsors museum passes which are helpful to families wishing to enrich the lazy days of summer and save some money at the same time. Call, or stop by the library, to check out the pass that you need. Passes are available for the Providence Children’s Museum and Roger Williams Park Zoo.
If you are looking for a good book to read at the beach or during your vacation, visit the “free book cart” located on the second floor of the library. The selection of books is constantly changing and you will surely find something that satisfies your literary desires and needs.
The FOL will NOT be meeting in August. However, the FOL Annual Meeting, open to all library patrons, will be held in September. At the Annual Meeting, we will discuss how the FOL raises and spends money and we will brainstorm and share ideas on how to do things better to support our local library. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Charlotte Taylor at 233-6720, e-mail ccwtaylor@gmail.com or come to the Annual Meeting! Thank you.
Wii AT THE LIBRARY – Get out of the
sun and play games in an air conditioned room on a big projection screen!
Wednesday afternoons from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Gamers can take turns challenging
others in your choice of games. See what’s new each week. Young adults and
adults are encouraged to attend!
COMPUTER BASICS – Tuesday, August
17, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. If you have never used a computer and want to take the
first steps to learning how to use a computer, then this is the class for you.
You will learn the parts of a computer, how to use the mouse and keyboard, and
other basic computer skills. Space is limited and registration is required.
INTERNET BASICS – Monday, August
23, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Are computers something you want to learn about but are
just not sure of where to start? Do you want to learn how to get a handle on
how to surf the Internet? This class will help you to learn the basics of using
the Internet. This will include an explanation of terms, use of a browser, and
utilizing search engines on the World Wide Web. Participants should be
comfortable with Microsoft Windows and using a mouse. Space is limited and
registration is required.
EXCEL BASICS – Monday, August
30, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Learn the basics of using Microsoft Excel. This
workshop covers the Excel environment, simple formulas, and charts. The
workshop is designed for those who have never used Excel and it will mainly
concentrate on practical activities such as setting up a budget. Prerequisite
knowledge of using computers with a mouse will be helpful. Registration is required.
THURSDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB
– The group will meet on Thursday, August 26, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Big
House by George Howe Colt will be discussed this month. Registration is
required. Please call 231-5150, or stop in, to reserve your spot.
BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT - Stop by the library and check out a favorite book, CD, DVD, or videocassette. Then find a cool spot, put up your feet, enjoy a refreshing drink, and forget about the hot weather.
SUMMER HOURS - During the month of
August, the library will be CLOSED ON SATURDAYS.
NOTABLE DATES IN AUGUST – 1 – First U.S. census completed, 1790; 2 – First Lincoln penny issued, 1909; 11 – Don Freeman, author, born, 1908; 15 – Panama Canal opened, 1914; 17 – Myra Cohn Livingston, author, born, 1926; 19 – National Aviation Day; 26 – Women given right to vote, 1920.






NEW SELECTED LIBRARY
MATERIALS:
|
Adult
Fiction/Nonfiction |
Juvenile/Young Adult
Fiction/Nonfiction |
DVDs |
|
|
|
|
|
Dangerous – Diana Palmer |
Ruby’s Beauty Shop – Rosemary Wells |
Hollywood Homicide |
|
The Lion: A Novel
– Nelson DeMille |
Speaking of Art: Colorful Quotes By Famous Painters
– Bob Raczka |
Jay Jay the Jet Plane |
|
My Name Is Memory
– Ann Brashares |
Ocean Soup: Tide-Pool Poems – Stephen R. Swinburne |
Kermit’s Swamp Years |
|
The Spy – Clive
Cussler and Justin Scott |
Alchemy and Meggy Swann – Karen Cushman |
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron |
|
Insatiable – Meg Cabot |
Wait Till Helen Comes: A Ghost Story – Mary Downing
Hahn |
Three Wishes |
|
Lowcountry Summer – Dorothea Benton Frank |
Henry & the Buccaneer Bunnies – Carolyn Crimi |
Baby Einstein: Language Nursery |
|
Sizzling Sixteen – Janet Evanovich |
Smarty Sara – Anna Jane Hays |
Dino Lab |
|
Frankenstein: Lost Souls: A Novel – Dean Koontz |
Shampoodle – Joan Holub |
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan Lord of the Apes |
|
That Perfect Someone – Johanna Lindsey |
Tricking the Tallyman – Jacqueline Davies |
Sesame Street: Happy Healthy Monsters |
|
Private – James Patterson and Maxine Paetro |
African Acrostics: A Word in Edgeways – Avis Harley |
The Tale of Despereaux |
|
Whiplash – Catherine
Coulter |
Pale Male: Citizen Hawk of New York City – Janet
Schulman |
Buddy Guy: Teachin’ the Blues |
|
Foreign Influence: A Thriller – Brad Thor |
Froggy Plays T-Ball – Jonathan London |
The Kidsongs Television Show: Let’s Dance |
|
The Search – Nora Roberts |
|
The Lucy Show: The Lost Episodes Marathon |
|
Beachcombers: A Novel – Nancy Thayer |
CDs |
The Shield: Season 2 |
|
Family Ties: A Novel – Danielle Steel |
Paul Potts: Passione |
Twilight |
|
|
Raffi: Quiet Time |
Boston Legal: Season One |
|
|
The Rough Guide to
Salsa |
The Flight of the
Phoenix |
|
|
The Rough Guide to
Tango |
Great Body
Guaranteed! |
|
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Sara Watkins |
Pollyworld |
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The Songs that
Changed Our Lives |
The Second Jungle
Book: Mowgli and Baloo |
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Sugarland: Love on
the Inside |
Weapons of War:
Attack Helicopters |
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The West Wing: The
Complete Fourth Season |