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Everett Public Library December 2015 Newsletter |
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Each December we choose our favorite books, movies, and music published that year and share them with you. We've included a small sample below; to see the whole list, view the PDF version here: |
Children's Picture Books Kadir Nelson With spare text and breathtaking oil paintings, If You Plant a Seed demonstrates not only the process of planting and growing for young children but also how a seed of kindness can bear sweet fruit. The illustrations of this simple tale are whimsical and beautiful. The animals are so very expressive. ~ Andrea’s pick |
Graphic Novels Victoria Jamieson Astrid becomes infatuated with roller derby after attending a bout with her mom and best friend, Nicole. The girls sign up for a roller derby boot camp, and Astrid soon realizes she's in over her head. Fans of Raina Telgemeier’s Smile will eat this up. ~ Sarah’s pick. |
Teen Fiction Rachel Hartman The much-anticipated sequel to Seraphina (2012). In a world where dragons can assume human form, there are children who are half human and half dragon. Seraphina can communicate with others of her kind by diving deep into her subconscious mind. While this tale is inspired by other fantasy series about dragons, the characters are endearing and the pacing keeps those pages flying. ~ Emily’s pick. |
Adult Fiction T. C. Boyle Set in contemporary Northern California, Boyle's latest explores the connections between three damaged people -- an aging Vietnam veteran, his psychologically unstable son, and the son's paranoid, older lover -- as they careen toward explosive confrontation. T. C. Boyle has been weaving his gorgeous character-driven and insight-rich literary style into works that speak volumes about contemporary issues. Written in Boyle’s sheer lyrical style, this thriller should please anyone.
~ Alan’s pick. |
Movies and TV Andrew Jarecki The innovative HBO documentary miniseries unearthed damning information about three murders long connected to Robert Durst, the American real estate heir. Interviewed by the show for over 20 hours, Durst was arrested one day before the finale.This gripping show, now on DVD, gave me the goose bumps. Binge watched it in a day. ~ Joyce’s pick. |
Music Andra Day Day may incorporate some vintage vibes, but she possesses the vision and creativity to avoid being pigeon-holed as a throwback artist. Day possesses a beautiful, powerful voice that fills up the room with neo-soul melodies. Her style has hints of doo-wop, soul, and Motown, with a timeless sound similar to Nikki Jean, Amy Winehouse, and Adele. ~ Lisa’s pick. |
The Everett Public Library will be doing a monthly usability study of the library's catalog. Library staff will conduct usability interviews with the public on Monday, December 14. If you wish to participate, one test should take less than one hour of your time at our downtown location at 2702 Hoyt Ave. We are specifically looking for eBook users, but all are welcome to apply. Study participants will receive a $10 Bookend Coffee Company gift card and a small Everett Library branded item as thanks for their contribution to this study. |
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Wholesale Happiness in a Retail World Sunday, December 13, 2015 2 to 3 p.m. Main Library Auditorium Jeff Yeager, "The Ultimate Cheapskate," has appeared on NBC's Today Show and is the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) official savings expert. Now he brings his wit and penny-pinching wisdom to Everett Public Library. |
Amigos Club Tuesday, December 1, 2015 & Tuesday, December 15, 2015 7 to 7:45 p.m.Evergreen Branch Meeting Room Join our Spanish English conversation group! Meet other language learners and practice your Spanish. Meet native Spanish speakers who want to practice English. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month through December. Please email Sandra Huber shuber@lcsnw.org to reserve a spot. Amigos Club is cosponsored by Familias Unidas. |
Funny Film Fest: "Tootsie" Wednesday, December 30, 2015
1:30 p.m. for showing & discussion
5:30 p.m. for showing only
Evergreen Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a film screening and discussion of "Tootsie" (Sydney Pollack, 1982). A 10-time Oscar nominee way ahead of its time, "Tootsie" follows the hilarious trials and travails of Dustin Hoffman as an out-of-work actor undergoing a total remake of sorts in order to revitalize his career. Also stars Teri Garr and Jessica Lange. Rated PG, 116 min. |
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