Elise S.'s blog

Gone to the Movies Lately?

Submitted by Elise S. on Fri, 10/30/2009 - 11:10am

1001 Movies You Must See Before You DieIf you have, then you know you can spend a small fortune for a couple of hours of fun, especially if you include popcorn and a soft drink. So if you come to the library to check out books and movies, why not plan your visit during one of our monthly movie screenings?  Enjoy a movie with popcorn, pick up your holds, and browse the shelves for even more materials to check out all in the same trip.

Baldwin Boettcher Branch -- Evening Book Club

Submitted by Elise S. on Tue, 10/20/2009 - 10:53am

Firefly LaneTitle to be discussed:  Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah.  Date of meeting:  Monday, November 9, at 6:30 PM.  Summary:  "In the summer of 1974, Kate Mularkey has accepted her place at the bottom of the eighth-grade social food chain. Then, to her amazement, the "coolest girl in the world" moves in across the street and wants to be her friend. Tully Hart seems to have it all -- beauty, brains, ambition.

The Stories of Eva Luna Online Discussion

Submitted by Elise S. on Wed, 10/14/2009 - 10:51am

The Stories of Eva LunaIf you read The Stories of Eva Luna by Isabel Allende, but were unable to make it to the discussion Monday night due to the thunderstorm, you are invited to post a comment here.  We will have an online book club meeting.  Now isn't technology great? 

Baldwin Boettcher Branch -- Mystery Book Club

Submitted by Elise S. on Fri, 10/02/2009 - 11:02am

Title to be discussed:  Aunt Dimity's Death by Nancy Atherton. Date of Meeting: Wednesday, October 28, at 2 PM. Summary: To claim her inheritance, Lori Shepherd must first travel to England and unravel a mystery hidden in the estate of her deceased Aunt Dimity. This cozy, gentle read is the first in the author's Aunt Dimity series and is a delightful blend of mystery and ghost story. 

Baldwin Boettcher Branch -- Evening Book Club

Submitted by Elise S. on Wed, 09/30/2009 - 12:07pm

The Stories of Eva LunaTitle to be discussed:  The Stories of Eva Luna by Isabel Allende. Date of meeting: Monday, October 12, at 6:30 PM. Summary: The title character tells a new story to her lover each night in this mesmerizing collection by the acclaimed Chilean author.

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