It’s Library Lovers Month, and the feeling is definitely mutual! Come in during the month of February to check out books, DVDs and our brand new MP3 audiobooks, the Playaways! These are portable versions of some of our most popular teen titles, ready to be checked out and listened to at home, on the bus, in the car, or anywhere else - except at school, of course!
Library quote of the week: “We are not afraid to entrust the American people with unpleasant facts, foreign ideas, alien philosophies, and competitive values. For a nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people.” - John F. Kennedy
News from Screven
Interested in joining the Not Yo Mama's book club? Every fourth Thursday at 4 pm we meet at the library to talk about a book. This month’s book is THE LAST BOOK IN THE UNIVERSE by Rodman Philbrick, and we’ll be talking about it next Thursday, February 28. We’ll also be handing out next month’s book, ENDER’S GAME by Orson Scott Card. If you’d like to join in, just stop by the library to pick up your very own copy – to keep!
It’s Black History Month, so come in and see the amazing exhibit created by Jackie Jones, and check out one of the many books on Black History we have on display!
Ron Blackburn and Suzanne Oliver have teamed up to create a magnificent art and photo exhibit, now available for viewing in the library’s multipurpose room. Just ask for the key at the desk!
News from Jenkins
The JCML Not Yo Mama's book club meets at the library every fourth Wednesday at 4 pm to talk about a book. This month’s book is THE LAST BOOK IN THE UNIVERSE by Rodman Philbrick, and we’ll be talking about it Wednesday, February 27. We’ll also be handing out next month’s book, ENDER’S GAME by Orson Scott Card. If you’d like to join in, just stop by the library to pick up your very own copy – to keep!
It’s Black History Month, so come in and check out one of our many books on Black History!
Now, on to the books!
THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE PINK CARNATION by Lauren Willig. Eloise is a Harvard grad student suffering a streak of bad luck when she decides to get a fresh start by going to
SIMPLY GREEN GIVING by Danny Seo. From the perfect earth-friendly way to wrap a bottle of wine to the perfect way to reuse those broken VHS tapes, there’s a ton of great gift and gift-wrapping ideas in this little book.
THE HAIR COLOR MIX BOOK: MORE THAN 150 RECIPES FOR SALON-PERFECT HAIR COLOR AT HOME by Lorri Goddard-Clark. This book starts off with the basics of how to pick the color that will make you look your hottest and how to create your own custom hue from the colors you can get at your grocery store or salon.
THE 4-INGREDIENT DIABETES COOKBOOK by Nancy S. Hughes. Quick, easy and delicious recipes for meals, treats, desserts and more that are safe and delicious for anyone with blood sugar problems.
PEOPLE OF THE BOOK by Geraldine Brooks. A rare book uncovers a mystery to Hannah Heath, one that stretches from the Inquisition to the auction houses of modern
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The Trial of Susan B. Anthony, 1873
Material about the trial of Susan B. Anthony for having illegally voted in New York in 1872. Features a brief biography, some of Anthony's writings and a speech about her right to vote, a trial record, her petition to Congress about her conviction, information about the 19th Amendment, suffrage cartoons, and related material. Includes a short bibliography. From a professor at the University of
Details about this federal government program for households wishing to continue using their analog TV sets after February 17, 2009, when "all full-power television stations in the
Mandela: An Audio History
Website for a "five-part radio series documenting the struggle against apartheid through rare sound recordings, the voice of [anti-apartheid leader] Nelson Mandela himself, as well as those who fought with him, and against him." In addition to audio and transcripts of the series, the site features interview biographies, an audio timeline, and suggestions from educators for using the program in a classroom. From Radio Diaries, a nonprofit radio production company.
Exploring the Nanoworld
"Nano means one billionth. Nanotechnology is the study and design of systems at the nanometer scale -- the scale of atoms and molecules. ... The objective of this website is to introduce you to the tools that let us 'see' atoms, [and] manipulate them." Includes video, lesson plans, and lab manuals on topics such as what is the nanoscale and exploring the nano world with Lego bricks. From the
"This selection of affectionate communiqués to and from American artists [such as Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell, and Michael Goldberg] gives us insight into the lives of painters, sculptors, illustrators, and others -- their relationships, perceptions, and creative energies -- from the mid-19th century to the late 20th." A companion to a 2008 physical exhibit at the Smithsonian Archives of American Art.
Well, that's it for now - see you at the library!
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