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Halloween Prep
Before I start making fun of this general group of women, let me just say: I am one. This is one of those preemptive comments that makes readers nervous but I feel like it’s a necessary precaution. I’m talking about … Continue reading →
Posted: 10/1/2012 1:27 PM
Classical Music at the Library, Part the Second
In the first part of this series, we scrutinized Philip Koro’s classical music on DVD picks. Now for my picks–this time, in the CD collection. Here they are, in no particular order: Flute Sonatas- Joachim Quantz is not the first name … Continue reading...
Posted: 9/28/2012 9:24 AM
Happy Birthday, Hobbit
September 21, 1937 saw the first publication (1,500 copies!) of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit. While it’s been 75 years, the book still inspires many, including director Peter Jackson; the first of Jackson’s film adaptations comes out in December. I fell...
Posted: 9/27/2012 12:11 PM
The Age of Miracles
“We didn’t notice right away. We couldn’t feel it. We did not sense at first the extra time, bulging from the smooth edge of each day like a tumor blooming beneath skin.” Imagine turning on the news one morning and … Continue reading →
Posted: 9/24/2012 10:39 AM
What We’re Reading – September Edition
Another look at what the library bloggers are reading. Emily – Fun House by Chris Grabenstein – The 7th installment in this New Jersey-set mystery series has Officers John Ceepak and Danny Boyle reluctantly overseeing security for the raunchy and … Continue...
Posted: 9/20/2012 10:36 AM
You Can’t Let The Man Get You Down
Matt knows deep down that he’s supposed to be a drummer. He NEEDS to drum, but The Man keeps putting him down. First his parents make him figure out a way to pay for the drum set himself, then The … Continue reading →
Posted: 9/17/2012 10:29 AM
Back to School Books
Back to school time creates a whirl of emotions for students, parents, and teachers. When it comes to homework anxiety and the need for additional resources, we hope students and their parents remember the library. From math to language to … Continue...
Posted: 9/16/2012 10:05 AM
Sir Balin the Ill-Fated
Sir Balin The Ill-Fated. On the day he was christened, a prophecy was made concerning him. “He shall be known as the noblest knight in England. But Wait! I see destruction and calamity.” It was seen that he would bring … Continue reading →
Posted: 9/14/2012 10:25 AM
Staff Summer Reading: Polygamy
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government … Continue...
Posted: 9/13/2012 10:34 AM
Williamsburg Creative Writing Group
Prompts for the week of September 20th, 2012 Prompt As I was riding around the other day I began to notice some of the road signs. Knowing that you are always up to a challenge let’s create a story from … Continue reading →
Posted: 9/13/2012 9:57 AM
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