Friday, November 15, 2013

CFLoquence: News From Your Library

CFL Patron Aurora Casserly at Storytime

            You are cordially invited to a reception for our new director Emily Owen on Monday, November 25th from 4-6pm. Join us as we warmly welcome Emily to the staff of the Canton Free Library. Emily is looking forward to an evening of conversation with our patrons. We’ve enjoyed working with Emily for the past month, and we’re happy to have her at the helm of the CFL.
            While you are in our lovely library, gather some books to curl up with on these cold November days.  It’s been a great season for newly-released books. Our to-read lists just keep growing and make us wish we had more time to read!
            One title that caught the eye of the Jane Austen fans on staff is Longbourn by Jo Baker. In this Regency novel, Baker imagines what life was like for the servants in Pride and Prejudice, focusing on an orphaned housemaid named Sarah. While Lizzie Bennett and her sisters are attending balls, Sarah is mending their petticoats and changing their chamber pots. However, there is just as much complicated romance and drama in the servants’ quarters as there is in the Bennett family.
            For teen gamers, we have The Eye of Minds by James Dashner, the author of the New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series. In The Eye of Minds, the government seeks out a hardcore gamer named Michael to track down a hacker holding players hostage in VirtNet. The alternate reality of VirtNet becomes more than a harmless game when the mysterious hacker causes the hostages to go brain-dead. Follow Michael into a twisted technological world in the first book of The Mortality Doctrine series.
            Ol’Mama Squirrel by David Ezra Stein makes a great bedtime story to read aloud to your little ones. Mama Squirrel is one tough mama when it comes to protecting her babies from predators. But has she met her match when a grizzly bear threatens the family tree? Find out if Mama Squirrel can outwit him in this wonderfully illustrated tale.
            Many more great titles are available at the CFL. Come peruse our new book section for recent bestsellers or search our catalog at enterprise.ncls.org.

Book Bake and Craft Sale
            Mark your calendars for our annual Book, Bake and Craft Sale on December 7th from 10-3pm. This is a great opportunity to support your local library and find unique gifts for the holiday season. A variety of crafters will be in attendance: Krista Weber with fabric hair accessories and jewelry; Racquette River Gift Co. with gift baskets, local products, and gourmet food; Christina Adams with jewelry made from recycled glass; Joann Roberts from The Nut Shop with roasted nuts and other goods; Diane Bell with handmade purses and key chains; Ann Bennett from Bittersweet Farm with gift baskets, herb mixes, wreaths, and herb crafts; Lisa Gardner with specialty tea; and Judy Utter with limited edition watercolor prints and artist cards. We also have many books in excellent condition for sale! 

Preschool Storytime
            Join Miss Val for "A Monster of a Storytime" with all kinds of fun monster books, songs, finger puppets and a craft. It's open to all area 3-5 year-olds and their caregivers and begins at 10:30am on Wednesday.

Anime Club
            Anime Club continues to meet on Wednesdays from 3-5pm. Gather with fellow otakus to enjoy this Japanese form of art on the big screen. For more information, call Jon at 386-3712 ext.1.

            For our hours of service and a list of recent additions to the collection, please visit cantonfreelibrary.org and “like” us on Facebook. Happy reading! 

New Materials

Fiction
Albom, Mitch The First Phone Call From Heaven
Flagg, Fannie The All-Girl Filling Station Last Reunion
Henderson, Dee Unspoken
Lynch, Paul Red Sky in the Morning
Macomber, Debbie Starry Night
Mott, Jason The Returned
Palahniuk, Chuck Doomed
Scottoline, Lisa Accused: A Rosato & Associates Novel
Setterfield, Diane Bellman & Black : A Ghost Story
Sparks, Nicholas The Longest Ride
Turow, Scott Identical 

Large Print
Macomber, Debbie Rose Harbor in Bloom

Mystery
Cornwell, Patricia Dust
Griffin, H. Terrell Found
McCall Smith, Alexander The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon
Spencer-Fleming, Julia Through the Evil Days

Science Fiction
Schatzing, Frank Limit

 Nonfiction
Bryson, Bill One Summer : America, 1927
Burrell, Anne Own Your Kitchen : Recipes to Inspire & Empower 
Bastianich, Lidia Matticchio and Tanya Lidia's Commonsense Italian cooking : 150 delicious and Simple Recipes Everyone Can Master 
Goodwin, Doris Kearns The Bully Pulpit : Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden
    Age of Journalism
Robinson, Patrick Honor and Betrayal : the Untold Story of the Navy SEALs Who Captured the
    "Butcher of Fallujah"

Young Adult Fiction
Clare, Cassandra and Joshua Lewis The Shadowhunter's Codex 
LaFevers, Robin Grave Mercy

Easy Books
Wilson, Karma Who Goes There?

Juvenile Fiction
5-minute Marvel Stories
Abbott, Tony Superhero Silliness


Tuesday, November 12, 2013

New Materials

Fiction
Dufresne, John No Regrets Coyote
Lahiri, Jhumpa The Lowland 
Sandford, John Storm Front
Tan, Amy The Valley of Amazement*
Thayer, Nancy A Natucket Christmas
Virtanen, Michael The River's Tale
Wiggs, Susan Candlelight Christmas  

Large Print Fiction
Grisham, John A Time to Kill

Mystery
Rendell, Ruth No Man's Nightingale

Nonfiction
Brown, Jeffrey Vader's Little Princess
Finkel, David Thank You for Your Service
Halperin, Mark and John Heilemann Double Down: Game Change 2012 
Kovel, Ralph and Terry The Kovels' Antiques & Collectibles Price List 

Young Adult Fiction
Gier, Kristin Emerald Green


Tween Nonfiction
Vermond, Kira Growing Up: Inside and Out

Easy Books
Beaumont, Karen Where's My t-r-u-c-k?
Cooper, Elisha Train
Dylan, Bob If Dogs Run Free
Holub, Joan Little Red Writing
Joyve, William The Mischievians 
Mayne, William Lady Muck
Priddy, Richard My Big Animal Book
Roode, Daniel Little Bea
Soman, David and Jacky Davis Ladybug Girl Feels Happy 
Soman, David and Jacky Davis Ladybug Girl Loves

Juvenile Fiction
Finney, Patricia Assassin*
Kinney, Jeff Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck
Mann, Jennifer Ann Sunny Sweet is So Not Sorry
Miles, Ellen Teddy 
Miles, Ellen Oscar
Simon, Francesca Horrid Henry Wakes the Dead

Juvenile Nonfiction
Murray, Stuart American Revolution
    Looked Like?  

Friday, November 8, 2013

CFLoquence: News From Your Library

Thankful for Books
            At the Canton Free Library, we are thankful for good books. This month we are featuring books that have changed our lives, minds, and perspectives in some way.  Bev Ewart has created an interactive display for November that showcases staff picks and patron favorites. We invite you to share books that have changed your life with the community. Just stop by the CFL, pick a favorite book from our collection, and place it on one of the empty racks on our November book display.
            Our Youth Services Coordinator Valerie White is thankful for the children’s book To be Like the Sun by Susan Marie Swanson, the story of a young girl who watches a sunflower grow and celebrates the miracle of life. Technical Processing Specialist Bev Ewart gives thanks for Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith by Kathleen Norris. In this book, Norris blends history, theology, and memoir to reflect on her spirituality.
            Jon Stahl, our IT Specialist, chose Madeleine L’Engle’s classic A Wrinkle in Time as a book that has impacted his life. In this novel, Meg Murray embarks on a time-travelling adventure to rescue her father after his mysterious disappearance.  Assistant Patron Services Supervisor Sam McBroom selected D’Aularie’s Book of Norse Myths, a beautifully illustrated collection of Norse Legends that introduces the gods Odin, Thor, and Loki. Krista Briggs, our Teen Services Specialist, shared Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire. In this popular fantasy novel, Rice transformed vampire lore as well as explored the nature of evil.
            Finally, I am grateful for L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables, a novel that taught me it’s wonderful to be a quirky girl with a wild imagination. I recommend this classic coming-of-age story to patrons of all ages.
            For more great titles, check out the display or ask our friendly staff. Again, we encourage you to share your favorites by placing them on the display. Perhaps someone will thank you for it later.                    
Thank You, CFL Friends!
            A big thank you to the volunteers from the CFL Friends group for all of their hard work during the Friends’ Book Sale. The sale was a success! We appreciate all that you do to support our library.
Kids Only! Book Sale
            Our annual Kids Only! Book Sale is Saturday, November 16th from 10am-2pm. Find treasures for your family or to gift during the holiday season! Val is asking for donations of gently used children’s books before November 13th. Books may be dropped off at the children’s room desk during library hours. Children may bring in books in great condition and receive a voucher to be used towards books at the Kids Only! Book Sale.
            Children are welcome to shop, either alone or with a grownup during the hours of the sale. Adults can come without children from 1pm-2pm. $1 a bag sale from 1-2pm! Call the library at 386-3712 ext.4 for more information.
Anime Club
            Calling teen Otakus! Come share your love for anime with movies and discussion on Wednesdays from 3-5pm in the Paige Room. For more information, contact Jon at 386-3712 ext.1.
Branch Events
            It’s a busy weekend at the Morley Library! The Morley Library Association, Inc. Rummage Sale takes place on Friday the 15th and Saturday the 16th at the local church. On November 16th from 11am-2pm, we’re celebrating International Gaming Day. Bring your games or try out the library’s games. All ages welcome. For more information, email Agnes at morlib@ncls.org.
            At our Rensselaer Falls branch, the Hammer and Nails group is meeting on Tuesday, November 18th from 6-7pm to build monster trucks. Children in grades 4-6 are invited to this event. Supplies are limited, so please register by calling Agnes at 344-7406 or emailing reflib@ncls.org.
            As the days grow colder, it’s a perfect time to stock up on books from the CFL and our branch libraries. Come check out our new releases. For our hours of service and a list of our recent additions, visit www.cantonfreelibrary.org and “like” us on Facebook.
           

            

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

CFLoquence: News From Your Library

Dystopian Fiction
            In just a few short weeks, Chasing Fire, the second in The Hunger Games trilogy, hits the theaters! Can you tell I’m just a little bit exited? While I thought The Hunger Games book was better than the film, Jennifer Lawrence is perfect as Katniss. I can’t wait to see the second part of this dystopian story come to life on screen.
            To celebrate the movie release of Catching Fire, we’re holding a writing contest for teens ages 11-19. We’re asking you to write an alternate ending to any or all of the books in The Hunger Games trilogy. Submissions will be judged on creativity and quality of writing. The grand prize will be a Kindle Fire. Submissions must be typed and no more than four pages in length at no less than 11 point font. The deadline for this contest is 4pm on Friday, November 15th. May the odds be ever in your favor!
            In the past few years, dystopian fiction like The Hunger Games has become increasingly popular. One of our highest circulating dystopian novels is Lauren Oliver’s Delirium. In this novel, a teen named Lena prepares for a procedure to prevent her from contracting amor deliria nervosa, “the deadliest of all deadly things,” a condition we recognize as being in love. Lena looks forward to undergoing the procedure, mainly because she believes this “disease” led to her mother’s death. Then Lena meets a boy named Alex and begins to question her life plan as well as the society she belongs to. Lauren Oliver’s eloquent prose makes this novel absolutely captivating.
            Another great dystopian author is Margaret Atwood. Best known for her 1985 novel The Handmaid’s Tale, Atwood has been writing dystopian fiction long before it became trendy.  More recently Atwood has published The MaddAddam trilogy, a post-apocalyptic story of genetic engineering gone wrong. In these novels, humankind is destroyed with the exception of a small group of survivors. The dystopia Atwood creates is eerie, a dark possible future that makes us look closer at contemporary society. MaddAddam, the final book in the trilogy, is currently available in our new book section.
            We have many more dystopian novels available. Just stop by the Patron Services desk for more titles or email us at canlib@ncls.org.
Preschool Storytime
            The theme for this week’s storytime is Itsy Bitsy Spiders. Area 3-5 year olds and their caregivers are encouraged to join Miss Val on Wednesday at 10:30am for stories, songs, movements, finger puppets, and a craft, all about these 8-legged creatures. 
Kids Only! Book Sale
            The CFL will hold its annual Kids Only! Book Sale on Saturday, November 16th from 10am-2pm. Children are welcome to shop, either alone or with a grownup during the hours of the sale. Adults can come without children only from 1pm-2pm. $1 a bag sale from 1-2pm! Children may also trade books they bring in for those in the sale. Only books in excellent condition please. Call the library at 386-3712 ext.4 for more information.            
Branch Events
            Come game with us! On November 16th from 11am-2pm, the Morley Library is hosting an event for International Gaming Day. Bring your games or try out the library’s games. All ages welcome.
            The Morley Library Association, Inc. Rummage Sale takes place on Friday the 15th and Saturday the 16th at the local church. For more information, email Agnes at morlib@ncls.org
            The Dazzling Divas book group has decorated the front of Morley Library for the autumn season. Drive by and check it out!
            At Rensselaer Falls Library, the Hammer and Nails group is meeting on Tuesday, November 18th from 6-7pm to build monster trucks. Children in grades 4-6 are invited to this event. Supplies are limited, so please register by calling Agnes at 344-7406 or emailing reflib@ncls.org.
            For our hours of service and a list of recent additions to our collection, visit www.cantonfreelibrary.org and “like” us on Facebook.
           


            

Monday, November 4, 2013

New Materials

Fiction
Alexander, Tasha Behind the Shattered Glass : a Lady Emily Mystery
Bruen, Kevin Purgatory : a Jack Taylor Novel 
Cornwell, Bernard The Pagan Lord
Cussler, Clive with Jack Du Brul Mirage
Dallas, Sandra Fallen Women
Doig, Ivan Sweet Thunder 
Dubus, Andre III Dirty Love  
Lamb, Wally We are Water
Rive, Christopher The Heavens Rise
Simmons, Dan The Abominable
Smith, Lee Guests on Earth
Warner, Peter The Mole : the Cold War Memoir of Winston Bates
Wislon, F. Paul Dark City : Repairman Jack : the Early Years Trilogy Book Two

Fan/SciFi
Anthony, Piers Esrever Doom 
 
Mystery
Brown, Rita Mae and Sneaky Pie The Litter of the Law
Hammett, Dasheill The Hunter and Other Stories
Johnson, Craig Spirit of Steamboat : a Walt Longmire Story

Young Adult Fiction
Dashner, James The Eye of Minds
Kate, Lauren Teardrop 
Serious, Regina On Little Wings
Taylor, Laini Days of Blood & Starlight

Tween Fiction
Funke, Cornelia Fearless
Gewirtz, Adina Rishe Zebra Forest
Key, Watt Alabama Moon
Rosoff, Meg Picture Me Gone

Tween Graphic Novel
TenNapel, Doug Ghostopolis 

Nonfiction
Albergotti, Reed and Vannessa O'Connell Wheelmen: Lance Armstrong, the Tour de France, and the Greatest Sports
    conspiracy ever 
    Reinvention of American Taste Lamott, Anne Stitches : a Handbook on Meaning, Hope and Repair


Easy Books
Baillie, Allan Drac and the Gremlin
Glader, Sue Nowhere Hair 
Pickney, Jerry The Tortoise & the Hare
Rubin, Adam Secret Pizza Party
Spinelli, Eileen The Best Story
Stein, David Ezra Ol' Mama Squirrel 
Wisner, David Mr. Wuffles!

Juvenile Fiction
Abbott, Tony Kringle
Hearne, Betsey Wishes, Kisses and Pigs
Snicket, Lemony "When Did You See Her Last?" 
Ungar, Richard Time Snatchers

 

Monday, October 28, 2013

New Materials

Fiction
Connelly, Jon The Creeps
Dekker, Ted Outlaw
Fielding, Helen Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Franklin Tom and Beth Ann Fennelly The Tilted World : a Novel
Grisham, John Sycamore Row 
McDermid, Val Cross and Burn
Rice, Anne The Wolves of Midwinter 
 Simsion, Graeme The Rosie Project 
Steel, Danielle Winners
Tartt, Donna The Goldfinch 

Large Print Fiction
Johansen, Iris Quicksand
Patterson, James and Michael Ledwidge Now You See Her: A Novel
Roberts, Nora Chasing Fire
Roberts, Nora The Search
Steel, Danielle Echoes
Steel, Danielle Leap of Faith
Steel, Danielle Hotel Vendome
Steel, Danielle Until the End of Time 

Mystery
Nesbo, Jo Police
Paretsky, Sara Critical Mass
Parker, Robert B. with Helen Brann Silent night : a Spenser Holiday novel 

SciFi/Fantasy 
Miller, John Jackson Kenobi

Western
Flyn, T.T. Cantrell : a Western Duo 
McCord, Monty Mundy's Law : the Legend of Joe Mundy

Nonfiction
Bradshaw, John Cat Sense : How the New Feline Science Can Make You a Better Friend to
    Your Pet
Gladwell, Malcolm David and Goliath : Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants
Winchester, Simon The Men Who United the States : America's Explorers, Inventors,    Eccentrics, and Mavericks, and the Creationof One Nation, Indivisible 

Biography
Bushkin, Henry Johnny Carson

DVDs

Easy Books
Bunting, Eve Whales Passing
Carrey, Jim How Roland Rolls
Docherty, Helen The Snatchabook
Raczka, Bob Fall Mixed Up
Thomas, Jan Is Everyone Ready for Fun?

Juvenile Fiction
Brown, Jeffrey Jedi Academy
Patterson, James and Chris Grabenstein I Funny 
Patterson, James and Lisa Papademetriou My Brother is a Big, Fat Liar
Patterson, James and Chris Tebbetts How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill
 
Juvenile DVDs
Allcroft, Britt Thomas & Friends: James Goes Buzz Buzz
Allcroft, Britt Thomas' Sodor Celebration! 

Young Adult Fiction
Roth, Veronica Allegiant