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The Greenbush Bookmark for Adults |
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In This Issue: New Books & Movies, Take Our Tech Survey, Trivia and Other Great Programs at the Library!
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Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation by David PolonskyAuthorized by the Anne Frank Foundation, a graphic adaptation of the young holocaust diarist's poignant story faithfully conveys the immediacy and spirit of Frank's experiences in hiding. |
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Early Morning Riser by Katherine HeinyFalling in love with Duncan, the world’s most prolific seducer of women, Jane finds herself part of an unconventional family, which includes his best friend and ex-wife, when one terrible car crash permanently intertwines her life with Duncan’s. |
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The Madness of Crowds by Louise PennyWhen a visiting professor twists facts and data into lies, leading to murder, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache must investigate this case as well as this extraordinary popular delusion – and the madness of crowds. |
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Rock Paper Scissors by Alice FeeneyWhen Amelia wins a weekend getaway to the Scottish highlands, she views it as the perfect opportunity to reconnect with her husband Adam, but the trip has the opposite effect as she no longer recognizes the person she married. |
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Sleeping Giants by Sylvain NeuvelYears after waking up dozens of feet below the ground on the palm of what seems to be a mysterious giant metal hand, a top-level physicist leads a team of people to discover where they are and what this portends for humanity. |
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Apples Never Fall: A Novel by Liane MoriartyA family of tennis stars debate whether or not to report their mother as missing because it would implicate their father in the new novel by the New York Times best-selling author of Big Little Lies.
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The King of Infinite Space by Lyndsay FayeAfter his Broadway theater baron father dies mysteriously, Ben Dane, his best friend Horatio and his artist ex-fiancé Lia, on one explosive night, are drawn into otherworldly events where the only outcome is death.
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Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary RoachAn irresistible look at the unpredictable world where wildlife and humans meet. What's to be done about a jaywalking moose? A grizzly bear caught breaking and entering? A murderous tree? As best-selling author Mary Roach discovers, the answers are best found not in jurisprudence but in science: the curious science of human-wildlife conflict, at the crossroads of human behavior and wildlife biology. |
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What Strange Paradise by Omar El AkkadLooking at the global refugee crisis through the eyes of a child, this dramatic story follows Vñna who comes to the rescue of a 9-year-old Syrian boy who has washed up on the shores of her small island and is determined to do whatever it takes to save him.
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In Marvel Studios' action-packed spy thriller," Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow confronts a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger. |
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Blithe SpiritA spiritualist medium holds a seance for a writer suffering from writer's block but accidentally summons the spirit of his deceased first wife, which leads to an increasingly complex love triangle with his current wife of five years.
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Dark FoeA guilt-ridden FBI agent, stranded in the painful memory of the abduction of his sister, will have to face-off with the cunning serial killer who took her away.
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Sweet AutumnAunt Dee splits her candy shop between her niece, Maggie, and maple farmer, Dex. Following letters Dee left, the two uncover the reason for her decision, during the Sweet Autumn festival.
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Whitstable PearlFollows local restaurant owner Pearl Nolan who sets up a local detective agency after undergoing police training in an earlier career. She is soon embroiled in her first case when she discovers the body of close friend, Vinnie.
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Come enjoy Izzy's live guitar and singing, which he enhances with percussion instruments via foot pedals to achieve an overall rhythmic sound. Originals and covers of your favorites, such as the Beatles, Johnny Cash and Tom Petty. |
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Tuesday, October 19, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Learn how to play web-based video content on your devices with free and paid services and apps - and get that content up onto your TV. This class is a lecture/demo taught online via Zoom. Skill Level: Beginner. Offered by the Upper Hudson Library System. |
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Come try your hand at making a simple pendant with jewelry maker Marcia Rossetti. No experience necessary. We have all the supplies that you will need.
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Wednesday evenings, 7:00-9:00 pm Our book chat has moved to Wednesdays! What have you been reading lately? Join us on Facebook to tell us about it and gather recommendations from librarians and other readers. |
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Saturday, October 16, 10:00-2:00Kids, teens and adults are invited to stop by the library to participate in the 2021 Great Give Back. This year we are coloring autumn pictures to support Color A Smile, a nonprofit organization that distributes cheerful drawings to senior citizens, our troops overseas, and anyone that would benefit from a bright cheerful masterpiece! |
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Monday, October 18, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Join us in the library to discuss Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. |
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Monday, October 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join us in the library to discuss Know My Name by Chanel Miller. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. |
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Wednesday, October 20, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Find out what everyone is raving about! Join us for a virtual Trivia Night on Zoom. Teams are encouraged. |
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Thursday, October 21, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Join us on Zoom from your own kitchen for our Hands-On Cooking Class. Families welcome, appropriate for all ages! We will make some tasty, fun and healthy recipes with Felisha Chandler of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County. |
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America's News*Full-text of many US papers, including the Troy Record and the Saratogian AncestryGenealogy research (online remote access available through 12/31/21; after that, access in library) Black Life in America*The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today Britannica OnlineEncyclopedia with sections specifically for adults, teens, kids, and Spanish speakers Consumer Reports*Full online access to Consumer Reports ratings, reviews, and other content Heritage Hub*Explore genealogical records from 1704-today including hard-to-find obituary content |
Hoopla*Stream movies, TV, music, comics, ebooks, and audiobooks NoveList Plus*A database for book lovers. Find your next great read! Tech-Talk*Technology and communications tutorials, webinars, and enewsletters |
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