Kristallnacht ~ November 9 ~ Don't Forget

Come into the library to read, learn and understand the events of November 9, 1938 known as Kristallnacht. Mr. Ben Cooper will display relics and pictures from his experience and discuss his recollection of Dachau and the Holocaust on Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. For more information call the library at 673-6791.

Books out Nov 6th...

Sage-ing While Age-ing by Shirley MacLaine.
Them : A novel by Nathan McCall. Buy This Book for Me.
Rhett Butler's People by Donald McCaig.
Stone Cold by David Baldacci.
Angela and the Baby Jesus by Frank McCourt.
Tipperary: A Novel by Frank Delaney.
Boom:Voices of Sixties by Tom Brokaw.
Third Degree by Greg Iles.
Creation in Death by J.D. Robb.
The Chase by Clive Cussler.
Surrender is not an Option by John Bolton.
Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born by Peter David & Stephen King. Buy This Book for Me.
Splinter Cell by David Michaels. Buy This Book for Me.

MP3 Players!

This weekend while working the Information Services Desk upstairs, I had several requests for books on CD. Now, we have tons of great titles of books on CD, but we also have another really great way to listen to books electronically..... Through MP3 Players!!!

It's really cool, you pick a title from our catalog and we download that title on to an MP3 player you can check out for 2 weeks. You can fast forward, go backwards, and save your place. Just come upstairs to the Information Services Desk and we can show you how to search for titles or even download a book for you on the spot. The MP3 audio books are great for Teens who are required to read several titles a month and need a little extra help getting through a novel. Also, when an MP3 audio book is listened to while following the text of a book, the combination of print and audio can reinforce phonetic literacy skills which can raise your reading level!






Its a great resource that the library has to offer so come upstairs and ask about them so we can get you set up!






Teen Services Librarian Emily!

LIONS AND TIGERS AND GHOULS

The Adult Services Department was invaded by all sorts of creatures and aliens and story book characters this morning. What will happen to us now?

Afternoon Art Lecture, Tuesday 10/30 2pm

Zen Gardens in Art

Art docent, Terry Gianzenetti, will discuss the effects Zen gardens and the Zen philosophy on art in both the Eastern and Western traditions.

Tuesday, October 30th at 2pm. Communit yRoom

Books Out Next Week Oct 30th.

The Quiet Girl by Peter Hoeg.
Murder on K Street by Margaret Truman.
All Through The Night by Suzanne Brockman.
Amazing Grace by Danielle Steel.
A Christmas Beginning by Anne Perry.
A War of Gifts by Orson Scott Card.
Everlasting by Kathleen Woodiwiss.
A Free Life by Ha Jin.
Gentleman of the Road by Michael Chabon.
The Heir by Barbara Taylor Bradford.
Mister B. Gone by Clive Barker.
The Race by Richard North Patterson.

New Books Out October 23rd

Fair Game by Valerie Plame Wilson. Buy This Book for Me.
The Christmas Pearl by Dorthea Benton Frank.
Marco Polo by Laurence Bergreen.
Book of the Dead by Patricia Cornwell.
A Lick of Frost by Laurell K. Hamilton.
The Ghost by Robert Harris.
The Jewish Americans by Beth Wenger.
Soul to Soul by Gary Zukav. Buy This Book for Me.
The Marth Stewart Living Cookbook by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Buy This Book for Me.
Bill of Wrongs by Molly Ivins. Buy This Book for Me.
Steroid Nation by Shaun Assael. Buy This Book for Me.

Mystery Bestsellers in September

The Independent Mystery Booksellers Association put out its September list of bestselling mystery novels.

Hardcover

1. Heartsick by Chelsea Cain (Link)
2. The Girl with Braided Hair by Margaret Coel (Link)
3. Dexter in the Dark by Jeff Lindsay (Link)
4. An Ice Cold Grave by Charlaine Harris (Link)
5. Thunder Bay by William Kent Krueger (Link)
6. The 47th Samurai by Stephen Hunter (Link)
7. Bones to Ashes by Kathy Reichs (Link)
8. Second Shot by Zoë Sharp (Link)
9. Sweet Revenge by Diane Mott Davidson (Link)
10. The Bloody Tower by Carola Dunn (Link)

Paperback

1. First Drop by Zoë Sharp (Link)
2. The Alehouse Murders by Maureen Ash (Link)
3. A Stolen Season by Steve Hamilton (Link)
4. Love, Lies and Liquor by M.C. Beaton (Link)
5. Catnapped by Gabriella Herkert (Link)
6. Crime Seen by Victoria Laurie (Link)
6. The Drowning Man by Margaret Coel (Link)
6. Still Life by Louise Penny (Link)
9. String of Lies by Mary Ellen Hughes (Link)
10. Face Down O'er the Border by Kathy Lynn Emerson (Link)

(Source: http://www.shelf-awareness.com/)

Coach Calhoun's Visit

UConn's Men's Basketball Coach Jim Calhoun addressed a rapt audience about his new book, A Passion to Lead. Seventy-five people listened to Coach Calhoun's life-long learning experiences that illustrate his book's premise: having a passion for life, giving your best at those things you have a passion for, and striving for greatness. The best thing I heard was (reworded from memory) that when you strive for greatness everyday, but don't reach greatness, it's O.K., because you know you did your best and gave it all."
It was interesting advice to the many young men and budding athletes that were in the audience.

Nobel Prize for Literature

Doris Lessing was awarded the 2007 Nobel Prize for Literature. These are the books that we own which will be on display for the month on the 2nd floor.

The golden notebook by Doris Lessing.
A man and two women; stories by Doris Lessing.
Children of violence by Doris Lessing.
African stories by Doris Lessing.
The four-gated city by Doris Lessing.
The grass is singing by Doris Lessing.
Briefing for a descent into Hell by Doris Lessing.
The temptation of Jack Orkney and other stories by Doris Lessing.
The summer before the dark by Doris Lessing.
A small personal voice by Doris Lessing.
The memoirs of a survivor by Doris Lessing.
Stories by Doris Lessing.
Shikasta : re, colonised planet 5 by Doris Lessing.
The marriages between zones three, four, and five (as narrated by the chroniclers of zone three) by Doris Lessing.
The Sirian experiments : the report by Ambien II, of the five by Doris Lessing.
The making of the representative for Planet 8 by Doris Lessing.
The good terrorist by Doris Lessing.
The fifth child by Doris Lessing.
The real thing : stories and sketches by Doris Lessing.
African laughter : four visits to Zimbabwe by Doris Lessing.
Under my skin by Doris Lessing.
Love, again : a novel by Doris Lessing.
Walking in the shade : volume two of my autobiography, 1949-1962 by Doris Lessing.
Mara and Dann : an adventure by Doris Lessing.
Ben, in the world : the sequel to The fifth child by Doris Lessing.
The sweetest dream by Doris Lessing.
The grandmothers : four short novels by Doris Lessing.

The English Lady Dazzles The Crowd

Maureen Haseley-Jones, The English Lady heard on WRCH 100.5, noted gardening expert, lecturer and author, dazzled a crowd of over fifty-five nature lovers in the community room of The Farmington Library Thursday evening. Her witty, spirited, entertaining style brought together anecdotes of her life experiences along with a reverence for Mother Nature, a need to find peace and soliture in the hecticness of life,and respect for the earth to ensure its future. Gardening tips for dealing with moles, deer and grubs, the importance of manure, helpful hints on pruning, planting bulbs, watering, and lawn care formed the basis of the informative evening filled with warmth and laughter.

New copiers at the library

There are two new copiers at the Farmington Library. One is in the alcove by the stairs on the first floor and the other is in the Adult Services Dept. on the second floor. The price per copy is still only 10 Cents!

Colorful Display of New England Fiction

The Adult Services Dept. has a display of fiction set in or involving the New England states. Come browse the selection or feel free to recommend a title that you have enjoyed.