• Adult Programming Newsletter •
October 16th - 23rd
French Revolution Edition

Did you know that Marie Antoinette never actually said, "Let them eat cake!" The famous line was actually part of a smear campaign nearly a hundred years after the french revolution took place.  It's crazy the way history can be rewritten and remembered!
 
This newsletter is in honor of Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution because October 16th is the day Marie Antoinette was executed via guillotine.  During the revolution 2639 people were executed via guillotine in Paris. Yikes!  
 
 
French Revolution Recommendations
A tale of two cities : and, Great expectations
by Charles Dickens

Presents the classic tale of love, courage, and sacrifice set against the cataclysmic events of the French Revolution, and the story of the orphan Pip and his rise in Victorian society when a mysterious benefactor allows him to be educated as a gentleman
The American duchess guide to 18th century beauty : 40 projects for period-accurate hairstyles, makeup and accessories
by Lauren Stowell

"Ever wondered how Marie Antoinette achieved her sky-high hairstyle or how women in the 1700s created their voluminous frizz hairdos? The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty answers all your Georgian beauty questions--and teaches you all you need to know to recreate the styles yourself. Learn how to whip up your own pomatum and hair powder and correctly use them to take your 'dos to the next level. From there, dive into the world of buckles, hair cushions and papillote papers with historically accurate hairstyles straight from the 1700s. And top all your hair masterpieces with millinery from the time period, from a French night cap to a silk bonnet to a simple, elegant chiffonet. With Lauren and Abby's step-by-step instructions and insightful commentary, this must-have guide is sure to find a permanent place on the shelves of all 18th century beauty enthusiasts."--Amazon.com
Confessions of Marie Antoinette : a novel
by Juliet Grey

In this glorious conclusion to the acclaimed trilogy, the final days of Marie Antoinette bring to life not only a country in turmoil, but the deeply human story of a wife and mother who became one of the most fascinating women of her time. Original.
Lucy Worsley's royal myths & secrets

Lucy Worsley explores locations important to royal history and attempts to sort out facts from fiction about the past
Weekly Dose of Happiness
Visit Versailles Palace

See the opulence of the Versailles Palace through this virtual tour, a combination of images in the style of google maps "street views" that guides you through the entrance, gardens, and glittering rooms of the palace.  Or use google's Project Versailles to fly through a 3d recreation of the palace and grounds (only possible if you are using Chrome as your internet browser!). 
 
Learn more about Versailles on the official Chateau of Versailles website, or even begin planning an in-person visit!
 
Database Deep Dive
Chilton's Library

Did life hand you a lemon?  Chilton's no longer publishes their handy books, but online you can find their useful information for every make and model of vehicle!
 
Chilton's Library can help you make the best of a sticky situation with:
• maintenance and specification tables that provide unique data for each vehicle
• step-by-step service and repair procedures
• labor estimation
• vacuum and wiring diagrams
• close-up photographs and illustrations for visual support
 
 
Chilton's is available to Idaho residents free of charge through Libraries Linking Idaho.


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208-773-1506

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