It hardly seems possible that we have been living in this altered state for more than a year now. But, of course, we have. During this time we have kept the Library open to provide as much normality to our patrons as possible. Fortunately, there have been no unfavorable consequences. All of us here at the Library look forward to herd immunity, the end of the state of emergency, and a return to a semblance of pre-COVID19 normality. Until then, stay safe and well.
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If you have visited the Library recently, you've probably noticed that some adult collections have been moved. We are not doing that to confuse you! It was done to make items more accessible. You will find the nonfiction (documentary) DVDs next to the magazines. Music CDs are above the nonfiction audio books. Romance paperbacks are in the entrance to the middle room. Other paperbacks are at the bottom of the stairs. Parenting books are to the right of the children's room entrance; new nonfiction to the left. If you have any questions, please ask our friendly staff for help.
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Our April book display is Brothers and Sisters. Check out a novel, biography or other nonfiction title about sibling relationships. If you haven't filed yet, we have plenty of State and Federal income tax forms. They are located in the alcove next to the fireplace in the Reading Room. April's adult Take-and-Make Craft is a spring flower arrangement. Ten kits will be available on April 5.
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We are happy to announce that we will now circulate PS4 and Switch video games. These items cannot be placed on hold, will circulate for two weeks, and are limited to two checkouts per household. We ask that games be returned directly to our library. Find video games in the children's DVD section. Butterfly and other buggies Take-and-Make Crafts will be available the week of April 5. We will also have new story times. This month we are trying shorter segments which are easier to upload and we will be showcasing different parts of the collection. Check us out.
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GoToMeeting : The Van Apfel Girls are gone April 13, 1:30 pmby Felicity McLeanEleven and one-sixth years old, Tikka is the precocious narrator of this fabulously endearing coming-of-age story, set in an eerie Australian river valley suburb with an unexplained stench. The Van Apfel girls vanish from the valley during the school's 'Showstopper' concert, held at the outdoor amphitheatre by the river. While the search for the sisters unites the small community on Sydney's urban fringe, the mystery of their disappearance remains unsolved forever. Brilliantly observed, sharp, lively, funny and entirely endearing, this novel is part mystery, part coming-of-age story - and quintessentially Australian. Think The Virgin Suicides meets Jasper Jones meets Picnic at Hanging Rock.
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by Tom Ryan “Life has a strange way of leading you to where you need to be,” writes Tom Ryan. The aphorism is arguably as applicable to animals as it is to humans, as is clear in this powerful follow-up to Ryan’s 2011 bestseller Following Atticus. While that book centered on Ryan’s relationship with his canine friend Atticus, the emphasis here is primarily on Will, a deaf and mostly blind senior dog whom Ryan adopts. Will has other health challenges, and he’s not expected to live more than a few months. Ryan simply wants to give Will a peaceful place to die with dignity. But then something surprising happens: Will flourishes. What follows is a beautifully written memoir of acceptance, trust, compassion, and friendship that manages to avoid the clichés that afflict other books regarding the human-animal bond.
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There are no in-person events this month.
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