Staff Picks

What Should I Read Next?

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What do you do when you have discovered a new (or new-to-you) author, and you want another book that is just like the one you finished? You’ve read EVERYTHING you can get your hands on by ______ (fill in the blank) and want to read something JUST like (s)he writes. Fascination with puppy dog tales – yes, I noticed the pun as well – has you craving more animal stories. What do you do?  Yes, your local librarian is a wonderful help, but when you finish the book at midnight, and really, ReAlLy, REALLY need a new author SOON, please …

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Narrow Gauge Cinema

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The Kennebec Journal announced on July 7th that the Narrow Gauge Cinema in Farmington was opening a new drive-in theater in the lot behind the cinema.  It brought back all the memories of childhood that involved my parents loading the 4 kids and the dog into the station wagon with bags of popcorn to go to a drive-in theater.  The one we visited had a playground in front of the huge screen that the kids would all play on until dusk arrived and the first movie started.  We always tried to stay awake through intermission to see the second movie …

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Summer ’17 Children’s Books

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Hattie & Hudson by Chris Van Dusen This eloquent, evocative book about compassion is perfect for sparking discussions on      prejudice. A sensational choice for a seasonal storytime. (School Library Journal) Be Quiet by Ryan Higgins This hilarious and fun read-aloud will be a hit at any story time. Kids will be laughing out loud. (School Library Journal) Little Pig Saves the Ship by David Hyde Costello The story will be a familiar one to any young reader who feels too small to join in with older siblings or peers, and offers an empowering message of learning to overcome one’s small stature. (School Library Journal) …

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New Books in the Library!

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FICTION: The adventures of John Carson in several quarters of the world by Brian Doyle.  A young Robert Louis Stevenson is regaled by his landlord of tales of high adventure. All grown up by Jami Attenberg.  A wickedly funny novel about a 39 year old single, childfree woman who defies convention as she seeks connection. The arrangement by Sarah Dunn.  This is about a couple that agrees to have an open marriage, for a limited time only and while adhering to certain rules, is a polished, amusing, and highly entertaining take on modern relationships, parenthood, and suburbia. The coming by …

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Spring Reads!

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While you’re waiting for WARM weather to arrive, hang out with these! Paris Spring by James Naughtie This novel takes place in Paris, in April of 1968. The cafes are alive with talk of revolution, but for a Scottish-American spy working in the British Embassy–the crisis is personal. A few words from a stranger on the Metro change his life. Spring Fever by Mary Kay Andrews Another great novel by Mary Kay Andrews! A woman truly believes she is over her ex-husband, so she has no problem attending his wedding. But when fate intervenes, she begins to wonder if she’s …

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National Library Week

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In honor of National Library Week – April 9 – 15, 2017 – how about a few titles containing the words library, book or read! N      Ninja Librarians A      ABC Book Of Early Americana T      Thomas Jefferson Builds A Library I       Inside The Books O      Once inside The Library N      Not So Quiet Library A      AD/HD book L       Libraries In New England L       Lord Of The Libraries I       I.Q. Goes To The Library B     Bats At The Library R       Raising Readers A      Alcatraz Versus The Evil Librarians Y       You Wouldn’t Want To Live Without Books! W     World’s Strongest Librarian E       …

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