I have read the first four of Louise Penny’s Quebec-set mysteries and thoroughly enjoyed them. The sixth book, Bury Your Dead got starred reviews in all the pre-pub journals and made a number of “Best of 2010” lists. Louise Penny’s website says “Like the rest of the Chief Inspector Gamache novels, BURY YOUR DEAD is … Read more
The random number generator tells me that Maryann A Cadella Dodge has won the Stephen King book. Stop in this week to pick it up!
SALS has purchased new eBook versions of children’s and young adult graphic novel titles. They are accessed through OverDrive just like the downloadable audiobooks. Just click on the OverDrive “Downland audiobooks & eBooks” icon. Children’s Graphic Novels John Henry, Hammerin’ Hero by Stephanie Peters Pecos Bill, Colossal Cowboy by Sean Tulien The Tall Tale of … Read more
We had a very successful magazine support campaign in 2010. I am asking you to help us renew magazines again. We will list you as being fine-free until the end of May 2012. The following magazines need to be renewed: Adirondack Life $24.95 American Girl $22.95 Country Living $12.00 Eating Well $ 19.97 Every Day … Read more
Food historian Peter G. Rose explores the foodways brought to America by the Dutch more than three centuries ago, and the way these foodways were adapted to new circumstances. Slides of 17th century Dutch art works depicting various foodstuffs are part of this lecture. Ms. Peter G. Rose is an author, columnist, lecturer, and food … Read more
Beginning computer classes for senior citizens will once again be offered thanks to a grant from The Washington County Home for Aged Women and additional funding from the Friends of the Library. Barbara Young will teach six 1 1/2 hour sessions beginning March 21. Sign up now to get a place in the class. The … Read more
The Granville Heritage Society will meet at the Pember Library, Sunday, April 10 at 2PM. The guest speaker will be Marie Butler. Marie will talk about her father-in-law, Floyd Butler, his gunshop and music lessons. There will be a powerpoint presentation as well as photos and artifacts on display.
Donna says she really enjoyed reading Shanghai girls by Lisa See. “It is good historical fiction, engrossing and readable.” Catalog summary: May and Pearl, two sisters living in Shanghai in the mid-1930s, are beautiful, sophisticated, and well-educated, but their family is on the verge of bankruptcy. Hoping to improve their social standing, May and Pearl’s … Read more
Leave a comment about books or our library and be in a drawing for a copy of Stephen King’s newest book, Full Dark, No Stars. The winner will be announced on March 22. The winner should have a valid library card for our system and will be chosen at random. Spam and filler comments are … Read more
Each page of your Patron Account shows the total number of items you have currently checked out from the library. In addition, you can view a list of the materials you currently have checked out, and renew items if your library provides this option. Occasionally, you may not be able to renew items because there … Read more
If you’re a monster and you know it by Rebecca Emberley Monsters sing their own version of the popular song that encourages everyone to express their happiness through voice and movement. Colorful digitally created monsters aren’t too scary for young children. They start out with “If you’re a monster and you know it, snort and … Read more