Happy December (tomorrow)!
I can't believe we have made it to December already!
And, at the same time, it feels like it has taken FOREVER!?
There is a lot going on in our world right now - know that I am always here and available to talk. I'm happy to help by suggesting books or just by chatting about anything! Send me an email: alarue@peterboroughnh.gov or you can text/call me on my work cell phone: 603-933-9262!
Be well! - Aimee

New Program Alert!
The Great Virtual Baking Society will meet on Thursdays in December: 3rd, 10th, 17th at 7pm! 
Email Aimee for the recipe and Zoom Meeting Info!

Pizza & Pages

Our next Pizza & Pages Meeting is
Thursday, December 17th @ 3:45pm!
We be conducting this meeting via Zoom!
 
Click Here for the link to join in!
Meeting ID: 
927 4380 8041 Password: PIZZA
 
We will be discussing the following book and eating whatever food we have at home!

Mez's magic
by Eliot Schrefer

Growing up in the darkness shared by their fellow Nightwalker panthers, young Mez and her beloved sister hear fearful stories about mythological animals who walk by day, until an eclipse and her fledgling magical abilities enable Mez to cross the Veil dividing the two worlds.
Mez's Magic is also available instantly on Hoopla!
Bonus Book: Read it if you've got the time!
Race to the sun
by Rebecca Roanhorse

"Lately Nizhoni has been able to detect monsters, like Mr. Charles, her dad's new boss at the oil and gas company. He's also alarmingly interested in Nizhoni and her brother, Mac, their Navajo heritage, and the legend of the Hero Twins. Nizhoni knows he's a threat, but her father won't believe her. When Dad disappears the next day, leaving behind a message that says 'Run!', the siblings and Nizhoni's best friend, Davery, are thrust into a rescue mission that can only be accomplished with the help of DineHoly People and their weapons. But it will take more than weapons for Nizhoni to become the hero she was destined to be.."
Race to the Sun is also available instantly on Hoopla

New YA - Be the first to read it!
Obviously : stories from my timeline
by Akilah Hughes

The writer, comedian and activist traces the story of her life, from her childhood in a small Kentucky neighborhood to her relocation to New York City to pursue her dreams, before becoming a popular YouTube personality.
The dark tide
by Alicia Jasinska

After offering herself to save her brother Finley and secret crush Tomas from capture by Caldella's Witch Queen, Lina Kirk and the witch soon face a terrible choice
The woman's hour : our fight for the right to vote : adapted for young readers
by Elaine F. Weiss

Published to mark the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, a young readers’ edition of the author’s acclaimed adult book includes coverage of the opposition that challenged voting rights for women, including other women who believed it was their duty to uphold traditional roles.
The revolution of Birdie Randolph
by Brandy Colbert

Sixteen-year-old Dove "Birdie" Randolph's close bond with her parents is threatened by a family secret, and by hiding her relationship with Booker, who has been in juvenile detention

Be the first to check out these J books!
The talk : conversations about race, love & truth
by Wade Hudson

An evocative follow-up to We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices frankly explores the subjects of racism, identity and self-esteem in the stories and artwork of 30 award-winning contributors, including Raúl Colón, Nikki Grimes and Peter H. Reynolds.
Game of stars
by Sayantani DasGupta

When Kiranmala has a vision of the Demon Queen, she returns to her homeland only to discover that society is falling apart and everyone she knows is in danger
A sporting chance : how Ludwig Guttmann created the Paralympic Games
by Lori Alexander

The author of All in a Drop and the illustrator of The Journey That Saved Curious George combine archival photos and engaging narrative in a tribute to the life of Ludwig Guttmann that traces the creation of the Paralympics. 20,000 first printing.
Ikenga
by Nnedi Okorafor

Vowing to avenge the murder of his police chief father by a powerful criminal, 12-year-old Nnamdi receives a magical object that gives him superpowers that he is challenged to use for good or bad. A first middle grade novel by the award-winning author of the Binti series. 

CURBSIDE CRAFTS
More crafts added each week!
 
Thanks to an amazing collaboration with local artist, Erin Sweeney - PTL is proud to be offering Curbside Crafts!
 
Available
Monday - Friday
from 10-6pm OUTSIDE the library!
 
Click for more info!

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