Contest Winners

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Ellen won the Santa plaque. The Nora Roberts book is going to Mary Ann. Thanks to all who took part in the contest!

Feed the Kitty

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Lucy has been at the library for over a month now. She has done her job well: to act charming and make the library a welcoming and homey place. We will be placing a jar at the counter for people to make contributions toward Lucy’s upkeep. Thank you

Books make the best presents

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Thinking of buying a book for that child or teen on your holiday list? Books make great gifts. Choosing the right one is difficult. The following is from School Library Journal. “After carefully culling through our Best Books 2008 list , we came up with 21 irresistible titles chosen for their sure-fire kid-pleasing appeal. Click … Read more

Two new books

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I read two new books this past week and enjoyed them both.  Alex Kava’s Exposed deals with FBI agents Maggie O’Dell and Assistant Director Cunninham trying to solve seemingly unrelated deaths.  In trying to solve the problem they are drawn into a trap that results in tragedy.  It’s frightening on one level as it deals … Read more

Book Club

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The book, which will be available at the library after December 15, is For Her Own Good: Two Centuries of the Experts’ Advice to Women, by Barbara Ehrenreich.

Book your Holiday

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It’s Black Friday so probably many of you have been out and about since 4AM. Did you find any great buys? Do you shop online? Is your holiday shopping all done or are you waiting to see if there will be better sales just before Christmas? I have been gathering small items for a couple … Read more