This week’s staff pick is a cozy, charming read that goes perfectly with an afternoon cup of tea. Published posthumously, A Week in Winter is Irish author Maeve Binchy’s final novel. After living in the US for many years, Chicky Starr decides to return to her hometown of Stoneybridge in […]
Monthly Archives: January 2016
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Come to the first-ever “Fairy Tale Connection” on Tuesday, February 2, at 7:00 p.m.! And if you think it’s just princess and girly-girl stuff, then you haven’t read any folk or fairy tales lately! You can make your own giant feet AND a castle in the clouds at the […]
It’s that time of year again. High school students will be taking tests and making important decisions about their futures. The library has some upcoming events that may help make this process a little easier for both student and parents. Here’s a brief list of our upcoming events: […]
The beginning of a new year is often a busy time, which means you may have missed some of our more recent news! Here’s a quick refresher on what’s new and exciting at the library: The library now offers two new ways to better manage your holds, including suspending […]
The Winter Reading Program has begun… How to participate: Sign-up online via the link on our website and get your first prize Earn drawing tickets for each book your read Be entered into bi-weekly $15 gift card drawings Earn extra tickets by commenting on our Facebook and Twitter using #FTPLWinterRead2016 […]
The wolf – that sinister villain in so many familiar fairy tales – but wait! Is that really what happened??? Register now for “It’s the Wolf!” presented by Tuckers’ Tales Puppet Company on Sunday, January 31, at 2:00 p.m. Be sure to include everyone who will be attending when you […]
Travel back in time to the days when the Rat Pack ruled the night, as Dave DeLuca performs his one-man tribute to the swingin’ sounds of the iconic Las Vegas trio – Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Frank Sinatra. Dave’s show the Rat Pack Flashback features classic songs from […]
It’s getting cold out there (or normally it’s getting cold out there), so warm up with some laughter. Whether you like rom-coms, satire, wacky misadventures, or something a little darker, there’s probably a humor book somewhere out there for you. Here’s a brief list to help get you started. Beauty […]
Did you know January 11th is Clean Off Your Desk Day? Having a clean desk can reduce stress and help you focus on one task at a time, increasing efficiency. Need a little help organizing? We’ve got just the program for you! 3 Steps to a Clutter Free New Year […]
The first staff pick of 2016 is the riveting memoir Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness by Susannah Cahalan. In the midst of a promising career and serious relationship, Cahalan suddenly finds herself plagued with migraines, panic attacks, memory loss and even severe psychosis. Several doctors are baffled by […]