The August selection for Monday Mysteries was Death at La Fenice and the concensus was we all thoroughly enjoyed this book introducing Donna Leon's protagonist Guido Brunetti. One group member called it a very civilized and cultured mystery. I like to think we had a civilized discussion on a book that featured murder, opera, political corruption, child molestation and everyday life in the beautiful city of Venice.

Our next book is Murder at Ford's Theatre by Margaret Truman. Given that the presidental race is in full swing, it should be interesting to read this mystery, set in Washington, D.C., about the death of an intern for an influential Senator.

Stop by the Circulation Desk to pick up a copy and please join us at noon on Monday, October 1 to discuss the book.

Our Summer Reading Program, Get A Clue @ the Library, was a huge success! Stop in to pick up your reading charts, certificates and other goodies.
See our flyers for Fall Story Times and Programs and sign up begins Monday September 10th.

Wow, can you believe Labor Day is less than two weeks away? I know we say it every year but where did the summer go? One of my favorite radio stations, NPR, has compiled a great list of books for you to read before the summer ends. Check out Late-Summer Reads -- for a varied and interesting list of suggestions. A great way to wrap up your summer reading!

Does your child have a 'summer reading list' for school? Well, kids aren't the only ones who should read the classics. I spent one summer a few years ago reading books that I always MEANT to get around to reading but never did. I can't tell you how much I loved Of Mice and Men and Frannie and Zooey and wondered what I would have thought of them had I read them as a child. And, I now seem to know more answers on Jeopardy!

Check out the BookNews page on our website for a few recommendations to get you started.

Mysteries are defined as "Puzzles, filled with clues that readers and detectives (police, private and amateur) attempt to solve to discover whodunit". They are always very popular here at the library and we thought we'd share a few great websites dedicated to the mystery reader. Check out these sites and let us know what you think.

Reminder: our next Monday Mystery book group is August 27th at noon. We are reading Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon. It should be a great discussion. Please join us if you can.

Stop, You're Killing Me
Top Mystery
Cluelass
Sistersincrime

This is the new bionic woman. She is coming to TV this fall hopefully. It's a complete reconceptualization of the title. They're using the title as a starting point, and that's all.

If you know anyone in grades 4 and up....
Tuesday, August 7 from 7-8pm
Magic Workshop!