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Fully BookedWritten by JanetD on 12/10/2010With the holidays quickly approaching, we're all gathering scraps of paper with gift ideas and shopping lists. So, what to get your favorite reader -- a novel, travel memoir, cookbook, classic, beach read, the latest bestseller? How about...a book about books? Author Pat Conroy has long been a favorite...
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Pigskin and Pumpkin PieWritten by JanetD on 11/19/2010
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Appearances can be deceiving....Written by Barbara T. on 11/19/2010As we mentioned earlier this week, due to an upcoming major upgrade to our library catalog, some new items may not be appearing in our OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog), so it may look as if we don't have the item that you...
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Contemporary ClassicsWritten by Sally on 11/13/2010
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A True Rock StarWritten by JanetD on 11/09/2010One of the most amazing survival stories in recent history is now on the big screen: Between a Rock and a Hard Place by Aron Ralston has been adapted as "127 Hours" starring James Franco, opening across the country in just a few weeks. In case you...
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In Celebration of the Precocious NarratorWritten by Erin S on 10/28/2010
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From Seabiscuit to Man of WarWritten by JanetD on 10/26/2010Seven years ago, first-time author Laura Hillenbrand gave us Seabiscuit, a breakout hit that became a major motion picture and re-introduced us to one of the most amazing athletes of the 20th century: a knock-kneed, undersized colt who went on to become perhaps the greatest racehorse that ever lived. Hillenbrand is...
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Age of ExplorationWritten by JanetD on 10/04/2010
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Knit-a-ThonWritten by Erin S on 10/03/2010
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Your HealthWritten by JanetD on 10/02/2010
Each person is different, and that's where our Body &...
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So much of the Thanksgiving holiday is about tradition: a steaming hot turkey with stuffing, pumpkin pie, football, and family. Add behind-the-scenes elements like checklists, juggling multiple cooking projects, schedules, travel, varied tastes, and family dynamics to the mix...
Mark Twain called a classic "a book which people praise and don't read," but that certainly isn't the case with many contemporary classics. They are well-written, in modern English and are approachable for today's high school students. ...
With the recent success of Emma Donoghue's Room, a novel told entirely from the point of view of a five-year-old, some other works come to mind that successfully employ young, precocious narrators. Here is a small sample of stories that offer a fresh...
Before Hudson was a river, Columbus was a city, and Magellan was a GPS, they were all people -- men from the Age of Exploration (roughly defined as lasting from the 15th to early 17th centuries). This was a time of travel into uncharted areas of the world, when ships undertook...
The temperature is dropping which means knitting season is finally upon us! Learn how to stitch your way to toasty hands and feet this fall. Here are a few helpful guides to get you started:
It seems like every day brings a new health warning or piece of advice...Make sure you do this! Don't let that happen! Call your doctor to ask if this medication is appropriate for you! It can be overwhelming.
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