Adult Programming Newsletter
October 8th - October 15th
Retold Classics

Retelling of classic novels re-imagine the classic stories in a number of different ways.  Sometimes they tell the story from a different perspective--like the musical Wicked showing the Wicked Witch's side of the Wizard of Oz.  Other times they set the story in a different time or era, think Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock or Easy A placing the Scarlet Letter in a modern high school.  
 
They're an interesting way to dig into the way culture, time, or a tiny change of events (introduce zombies for example, like Pride and Prejudice and Zombies) can affect a character's motivations and actions.  And retold classics are a fun way to rediscover old favorites or introduce the timeless tales to new audiences.
Classic Retellings
Ayesha at last
by Uzma Jalaluddin

Reluctantly working as a teacher to pay off her debts to her wealthy uncle, Ayesha Shamsi finds herself falling for her cousin's conservative and judgmental fiancé. A modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice.
The song of Achilles
by Madeline Miller

This epic retelling of the legend of Achilles follows Patroclus and Achilles, the golden son of King Peleus, as they, skilled in the arts of war and medicine, lay siege to Troy after Helen of Sparta is kidnapped--a cause that tests their friendship and forces them to make the ultimate sacrifice.
Quichotte : a novel
by Salman Rushdie

The award-winning author of Midnight’s Children presents a modern adaptation of Don Quixote that finds a courtly, addled salesman embarking on a cross-country journey with his imaginary son after falling impossibly in love with a television star.
Meg & Jo
by Virginia Kantra

When their mother falls ill, the March sisters reliable Meg, independent Jo, stylish Amy and shy Beth, return home to North Carolina for the holidays where they'll rediscover what really matters. A new version of Little Women.
Caroline : Little House, revisited
by Sarah Elizabeth Miller

Authorized by the Little House estate, a retelling of the early pioneering journeys of the Ingalls family is told from the perspective of a pregnant Caroline, who in the frigid winter of 1870 leaves the safety of Wisconsin for a life of hazards and promise in unsettled Kansas Indian Territory.
Upcoming Programs
Understanding & Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors
@ Post Falls Library
Thursday, October 13th
12:00 - 1:00 PM
 
The Alzheimer’s Association has created an education program covering the basics of Alzheimer’s and dementia to provide a general overview for people who are facing a diagnosis as well as those who wish to be informed.
Join us to learn about:
  • Identify common triggers for behaviors associated with dementia
  • Explain the process for assessing and identifying challenging behaviors.
  • List strategies to address some common dementia-related behaviors.
Please register at the front desk of the Post Falls Library or call us at 208-773-1506.
And check-out all the other awesome programs here!
 
Database Deep Dive
LinkedIn Learning
 
LinkedIn Learning is a database of online courses to learn just about everything.  The courses run from 2-3 minute quick how to do a specific task to full-length courses that end in certification.  LinkedIn splits the courses into four categories: Business, Creative, Technology, and Certificates.  The classes cover way too many topics to cover here, but to list a few: music production, drawing, web design, UX design, customer service, cryptocurrency, social media marketing, project management, adobe illustrator, excel, and etc....
 
 
 
 
Once you've clicked on the get started button you just need to input your library card number and your "PIN" (hint: unless you changed it, the default password for all things Community Library Network is your last name in all CAPITALS).
 
From there, the hard part is just picking a topic!
Community Library Network
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208-773-1506
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