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Archival Workshops Tuesday, September 10th at the Bath Branch (197 Davy St.) Learn about historical property searches (an important genealogical research tool!) with Kim, Archivist at the L&A Museum & Archives. No matter your archives or research-related question, this is a great opportunity to get some answers!
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PA Day @ The Library Friday, September 27th, 10:30am Jennifer will lead children and families in this interactive program filled with stories, songs, and rhymes in both English and French. Join Sisters of the Drum for a vibrant, hands-on workshop exploring Aboriginal music with shakers, songs and stories.
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Craftworks Our adult crafting program is a great way to enjoy working with your hands in the company of other creatives. Supplies are provided but we ask that you register in advance at the host branch.
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Memoir Workshop Starts on September 18th, 2:00pm at the Napanee Branch Have you ever wanted to put your life down on paper? Full-time author and retired educator, Jean Rae Baxter will lead you through writing about your personal experiences by teaching you the tips and techniques in memoir writing. This program runs weekly for five weeks. Please register by calling 613.354.2525.
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One Book, One L&A For this year's community read program, we are encouraging the Lennox & Addington community to read The Gown by bestselling author Jennifer Robson. This is an enthralling historical novel that centers on the creation of Queen Elizabeth's wedding gown. Reserve your copy in print, large print, e-book or audiobook formats by clicking here. Save the date for our annual author gala with Robson: Sunday October 27th at the Amherstview Branch, 1pm
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Something worth saving by Sandi WardAfter being rescued from the shelter by Charlie, despite her injured leg, Lily the cat returns the favor by fighting fiercely for her human and getting the attention of his self-obsessed family after she notices bruises on him. "Upon finishing this book I had to give my cat Toby a big cuddle and belly rub, in a way to say thank you for being there. I give this book four paws up!" -- Chantell
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1. Where the crawdads sing by Delia OwensViewed with suspicion in the aftermath of a tragedy, a beautiful hermit who has survived for years in a marsh becomes targeted by unthinkable forces.Genre: Coming-of-age stories; Literary fictionThemes: Green readsCharacter: Quirky; SympatheticStoryline: Character-drivenPace: Leisurely pacedTone: Atmospheric; Romantic
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2. Knife by Jo NesbøHarry Hole is working cold cases, but he is more worried about the rapist and murderer, Svein Finne, who will soon be out of prison, and when he wakes up from a drunken blackout with blood on his hands, it marks the start of a waking nightmare.Genre: Mysteries; Scandinavian crime fiction; TranslationsCharacter: Brooding; Complex; FlawedStoryline: Intricately plottedTone: Disturbing; Suspenseful
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3. The farmby Joanne RamosEnsconced within a Hudson Valley retreat where expectant birth mothers are given luxurious accommodations and lucrative rewards to produce perfect babies, a Filipino immigrant is forced to choose between a life-changing payment and the outside world.Genre: Mainstream fictionCharacter: Culturally diverse; IntrospectiveStoryline: Issue-oriented; Own voicesTone: Heartwrenching; Suspenseful; Thought-provoking
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4. Big sky by Kate AtkinsonInvestigating a new client's suspicions about an unfaithful spouse, iconoclastic detective Jackson Brodie is catapulted by a chance encounter into a sinister network of secrets and lies.Genre: Literary fiction; Multiple perspectives; MysteriesCharacter: Brooding; ComplexStoryline: Intricately plottedTone: Atmospheric; BleakWriting Style: Compelling
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5. Window on the bayby Debbie MacomberEncouraged by her best friend to start dating again, a Seattle intensive care nurse and empty nester unexpectedly catches the attentions of her injured mother's stoic surgeon.Genre: Contemporary romances; Gentle readsThemes: Second chance at romanceTone: ChasteWriting Style: Engaging
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