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July 29, 2010

Summer Reading

Looking for a great book to read?

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The Library offers several ways to help you find your next book....


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  • Visit the Library for brochures (there are many in the teen corner & children's room) and book lists.




  • Teens-fill out the book review which are located in your book...all reviews will be displayed on the bulletin board at the end of the summer.




  • Adults-check out the adult bulletin board located to the right as you enter the Library to see what other adults are reading this summer (they're written on watering cans. Fill out a watering can of your own with each book for a chance to win a prize at the end of the summer).

Tell us your favorites!

Click the link below to take a survey of your favorites of the summer!

Click here to take survey

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July 16, 2010

New Young Adult Books!!

Check out some of these new and great titles.

Click here to check if the book that you want is available and to place reserves.

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AFTER. Call #: YA FIC EFAW
AS EASY AS FALLING OFF THE FACE OF THE EARTH.
Call #:YA FIC PERKINS


AMY & ROGERS EPIC DETOUR. Call #:YA FIC MATSON
CLAIRE DE LUNE. Call #:YA FIC JOHNSON
COUNTDOWN. Call #:YA FIC MILES
DARK FLAME. Call #:[SERIES] YA FIC IMMORTALS
DAUGHTERS. Call #: YA FIC PHILBIN
DEADMAN WONDERLAND, VOLUMES 1 & 2. Call #:[GRAPHIC] YA FIC KATAOKA
MANGA Rack
EARLY TO DEATH, EARLY TO RISE. Call #: YA FIC HARRISON
ENDS OF THE EARTH. Call #: YA FIC SIMONE
ENEMY. Call #: YA FIC HIGSON
FLASH. Call #: YA FIC CADNUM
FOR THE WIN. Call #: YA FIC DOCTOROW
GLIMPSE. Call #: YA FIC WILLIAMS
INFINITY: CHRONICLES OF NICK. Call #:YA FIC KENYON
THE RED PYRAMID: BOOK 1 OF THE KANE CHRONICLES. Call #:YA FIC RIORDAN
LOVE STORY STARRING MY DEAD BEST FRIEND. Call #:YA FIC HORNER
THE ODYSSEY BY HOMER. Call #: [GRAPHIC] YA FIC HOMER
ONCE A WITCH. Call #: YA FIC MACCULLOUGH
PICTURE THE DEAD. Call #:YA FIC GRIFFIN
RECKONING (book 3). Call #:[SERIES] YA FIC DARKEST POWERS.
SHADE. Call #: YA FIC SMITH-READY
SCARS. Call #: YA FIC RAINFIELD
SHIP BREAKER. Call #:YA FIC BACIGALUPI
SISTERS RED. Call #: YA FIC PEARCE
SPACE BETWEEN TREES. Call #: YA FIC WILLIAMS
THEODORE BOONE: KID LAWYER. Call #: YA FIC GRISHAM
VAMPIRE RISING. Call #: YA FIC HENDERSON
ZEN & XANDER UNDONE. Call #:YA FIC RYAN

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Have fun reading this summer!! :)

July 1, 2010

Teen & Tween Summer Reading Club @ the Library

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Teens and Tweens in grades 6-12....join the summer reading club! Get weekly prizes for logging the minutes you've read, either in person at the library or online (click on the 'make a splash banner' on the library homepage, then tab over to teen). For every three hours that you read, your name will be entered into a raffle drawing.

Don't forget to register for all of the awesome summer programs...they're filling up quick so call 759-8300, email goldcoast8300@yahoo.com, or visit the library to register today!

Hope to see you all this summer!
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Ashley

June 1, 2010

Don't Close the Book on Libraries

May 13, 2010

Tween Book Recommendation

I just finished a really great book and wanted to tell everyone about it! When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead was this years Newbery Award winner and is recommended for ages 9-14.

Miranda is a 6th grader who lives in 1970's New York City with her mom. She has a relatively normal life...her mom dreams of winning big on a game show and she is happy to hang out with her best friend, Sal, who lives in her apartment building. Then one day, Sal stops talking to her and she begins to receive cryptic notes from someone who knows way too much about her life. This book has it all-mystery, humor and real characters. You'll get a feel for what life was like in the 1970's. Pick up a copy today!

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Click the book image to check the catalog to see if a copy is available. :)

May 8, 2010

UNCLUTTER YOUR LIFE!

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On Saturday May 15th participate in Give Your Stuff Away Day...your old stuff may be somebody's treasure! View the site for more info.


Acceptable Items to Donate!

* Appliances
* Computers (with hard drives scrubbed)
* Electronics
* Bicycles
* Sporting Goods
* Toys (nothing with lead paint or dangerous parts)
* Tools (be careful with sharp blades)
* Yard and Garden Equipment
* Tables
* Chairs
* Desks
* Musical Instruments
* Books
* Clothes
* Shoes
* Kitchen Utensils
* Lamps
* Plants, Potted Trees, etc.
* Building Materials
* Other Durable Goods

You could also post your free stuff on Craigslist.org. There are people out there who need what you might just throw away!

May 1, 2010

Children's Book Week 2010

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Click here to vote in the Children's Choice Book Awards.

Celebrate Children's Book Week, May 10th-16th by stopping by the childrens room and voting for your favorite book character!

Come to the Library Annex on Sunday May 16th, from 2-3:30PM to participate in the Edible Book Contest. Bring in a dessert inspired by your favorite childrens book! Fun for the whole family!
Check out the pic below for inspiration...

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April 27, 2010

Attention Graduating Seniors!

Custom Computer Specialists, Inc. is offering ten Right Start Scholarships to 2010 graduating seniors!

Each scholarship is valued at $3000. All students attending a Higher Education Institution in the Fall of 2010 are eligible to win, but you must enter by June 1, 2010.

Click here for more details!

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Britannica now offers 21st Century Explorer!

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21st Century Explorer is a digital reference and learning tool for students who read below grade level, who have specific learning problems or who are at risk of falling behind.

User friendly and relevant, this site contains encyclopedias, an atlas, historic timelines, a dictionary and more. Ideal for reluctant readers, ELL and ESL students and adult literacy students.

Try it today!

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