Gwendolyn M's blog

Who is the best selling author? Where do I find out?

Submitted by Gwendolyn M on Tue, 03/08/2011 - 3:49pm

Tick TockAccording the New York Times and Publisher's Weekly, the best selling title is James Patterson's Tick Tock. Where do you find that information? On our library website, of course! If you haven't visited the Books tab yet, it is a great resource for all bibliophiles!

Opinions (especially those of Joan Rivers) Make Great Discussions

Submitted by Gwendolyn M on Tue, 03/08/2011 - 3:24pm

Murder at the Academy AwardsOn March 21st at 2:00 PM, our Reader's Perspective Book Club will discuss Murder at the Academy Awards. Yes, Ms. Joan Rivers herself has taken to writing mysteries. Did she succeed? We'll find out! We are sure to have just as many opinions about the book that she has about the latest and greatest Red Carpet Dress!

Notes from the Reference Desk... What is the origin of Valentine's Day?

Submitted by Gwendolyn M on Mon, 01/31/2011 - 3:09pm

St. ValentineLove is in the air. People are buying chocolates, flowers and luminous cubic zirconias (since we all know times are tight). But did you ever wonder why? When did all this begin? The library has so many resources to answers all your Valentine's Day questions. You can use our computers and check out what the History Channel says. You can research our databases and find out details about the holiday. How about checking out a book on St. Valentine, himself? So, now... love is not just in the air, it's in the library, too. Happy Valentine's Day!

Celebrate African American History Month with the Bookless Wonders

Submitted by Gwendolyn M on Mon, 01/31/2011 - 2:47pm

Maya AngelouThe Bookless Wonders Social Group will discuss the poems of Maya Angelou in celebration of African American History Month. The discussion will be held on Valentine's Day, February 14th at 2:00 PM. Chocolates and flowers will be given out to the attendees. So share in the love that Maya Angelou represents and join us for a casual discussion of her poetic works.  

Secrets, Whaaaaat?

Submitted by Gwendolyn M on Mon, 01/31/2011 - 2:25pm

Secret's in the SauceOn February 7th at 2:00 PM, the Northwest Branch Library's Inspirational Readers Book Club will present Linda Evans Shepherd and Eva Marie Everson's The Secret's in the Sauce. This book is part of the Potluck Club series and is sure to delight all your senses! Remember... everyone has secrets! Come and find out the secrets of the ladies of Summit View, Colorado's Potluck Club!

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