Two children’s films newly released on DVD will be featured at the Library’s Family Film Cafe during the public school break this month: On Monday, December 12, at 1:00 p.m. the new Disney remake of Pete’s Dragon will be shown. On Wednesday, December 28, at 1:00 p.m. we will show […]
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Monday December 12th @ 2pm Compete against fellow teens to become the trivia champion and win the coveted Teen Trivia Trophy (don’t worry, there are other prizes too!). No registration required. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Sample Question: This type of cheese has “eyes”, which are […]
Starting today we’re making some changes to our loan periods and renewal limits! The loan period for all NEW items in the library’s collection (except NEW videos) will be 2 weeks NEW items (except NEW videos) can now be renewed 2 times, if there are no holds Older entertainment videos […]
This week’s staff pick, American Elsewhere by Robert Jackson Bennett, is an eerie tale about a perfect town. Wink, New Mexico is full of immaculately groomed lawns, quiet streets, perfect houses, smiling faces, and no crime to speak of, but there are places in Wink that you just don’t go, things […]
Robert Rogers Puppet Company is presenting a brand new show filled with special puppets for the holidays that happen in December! “It’s a Jolly Holiday” will be presented on Sunday, December 4, at 2:00 p.m. in the Library’s community room. See these handcrafted marionettes from tap-dancing penguins to fun-loving elves […]
Stop by the Franklin Park Branch for a bargain on books Friday December 2nd & Saturday, December 3rd Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Prices are: $1.00 = Hardcovers, DVDs, Books on CD $0.50 = Paperbacks 5 for $1.00 = Mass Market Paperbacks $0.50 = All children’s print materials […]
Saturday December 3rd @ 1:30pm Join us for an afternoon of crafting! We’ll create stuff from Pinterest, YouTube, and books. Crafting suggestions welcome. This month: Cards and Bows! No registration required. Bonus: (W)rapping Party @ 3pm! Wrapping presents while listening to you favorite rap and hip-hop music! […]
The holiday season is finally upon us! We’ve got two great upcoming programs to help you manage this busy time. Handling Holiday Depression & Stress November 28th, 7:00-8:30 pm Having realistic expectations isn’t always easy to do when the holidays arrive. The pressures of frantic activities, family get-togethers, and missing […]
This week’s staff pick, The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion, is a funny, delightful love story about discovering who we are and finding someone to love us, idiosyncrasies and all. Don Tillman is a genetics professor in search of a wife. Rosie Jarman is a bartender trying to find her […]
Where do you find awesome YA Fantasy series? At the library of course! This month I’ll be highlighting some fantasy series, old and new. The Enchanted Forest Chronicles by Patricia C. Wrede The ongoing hilarious adventures of Princess Cimorene, who refuses to act proper, makes friends with […]