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MRLS Newsletter — February 2021 |
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His Truth is Marching on : John Lewis and the Power of Hope
by Jon Meacham
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Hope of Glory presents a timely portrait of veteran congressman and civil rights hero John Lewis that details the life experiences that informed his faith and shaped his practices of non-violent protest.
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These activities will be available while supplies last at both branches!
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A Book of Love
by Emma Randall
Poetic verses and uplifting illustrations explain how our world needs love and how to demonstrate love in simple everyday ways, from taking turns and offering help to being patient and demonstrating support. .
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Valensteins
by Ethan Long
A whimsical twist on Valentine's Day by the Geisel-winning creator of Up, Tall and High! finds Fright Club member Fran K. Stein secretly preparing a Valentine to give to Vladimir the Vampire, proving that she is ready to embark on love, the biggest fright of all
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Llama Llama, Be My Valentine!
by Anna Dewdney
Llama Llama and his classmates exchange tokens of affection in the form of unique handmade gifts, in a leveled reader based on a popular episode of the Netflix television series.
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Meet Shelby Owner: Sherry Clary, Library Assistant/Outreach at BCL Breed: Pitbull/Lab Mix What is your favorite characteristic of your pet? Shelby never meets a stranger and is loving to everyone she meets! |
Meet Socko Owner: Shirley Valentine, Sr. Library Assistant at RML Breed: Pekingese and Chihuahua Mix What is your favorite characteristic of your pet? Socko is very shy; only barks when left alone, and loves to lay down beside your feet. |
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MRLS will be closed Monday, February 15 for the President's Day holiday. |
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West End Girls
by Jenny Colgan
They may be twins, but Lizzie and Penny Berry are complete opposites. The one trait they do share is a longing to do something spectacular with their lives, and as far as these two are concerned, there's no better place to make their dreams come true than London. Presented with a once-in-a-lifetime house-sit at their grandmother's home in a very desirable London neighborhood, it finally seems like Lizzie and Penny are a step closer to the exciting cosmopolitan life they've always wanted. They may have to dream new dreams...but are they up to the challenge?
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Paris is Always a Good Idea
by Jenn McKinlay
Witnessing remarriages in her family in the years after her mother’s death, a talented medical-research fundraiser retraces her post-college European tour in the hopes of reconnecting with one of three romantic partners from the past.
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Joint custody
by Lauren Baratz-Logsted
A devoted pooch resorts to escalating means, including the consumption of chocolate, to make the Man and Woman who share custody of him get back together, before the arrival of a New Man prompts even more drastic doggy measures.
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Meherrin Regional Library
133 West Hicks Street
Lawrenceville, Virginia 23868
434-848-2418www.meherrinlib.org/ |
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