CFLoquence: News From Your Library

Audio Book Extravaganza

            We’ve just added thirty new audio books on CD to our collection!  Audio books are perfect for patrons with hectic schedules or for those who want to multitask. I’ve found “reading” on my commute to and from work to be an easy way to keep up with the books I don’t have time to sit down with at home, especially during these extra busy months. Plus, books in the car make the miles fly by.

            Our recent additions include a variety of unabridged bestsellers. For a novel that combines history and mystery, listen to Chris Bohjalian’s The Light in the Ruins. Bohjalian intertwines two narratives in his most recent work: the story of Christi, an eighteen year old living in a villa in Italy during 1943 when the Nazis invade; and a murder case assigned to Florence police investigator Serafina Bettini in 1955. The Light in the Ruins is filled with suspense, moral dilemmas and exquisite descriptions of the Italian countryside.

            In Deeply Odd, author Dean Koontz continues his series featuring a cook gifted with premonitions and the ability to see the dead. In this installment, Odd has a vision of a trucker murdering three children. When the trucker realizes Odd is privy to his intentions, he attempts to get rid of him. Join Odd as he flees and realizes he’s fighting not one just murderer, but a network of evil men and women.

            Those who love our western collection will enjoy The Collected Short Stories of Louis L’Amour, Volume 3: The Frontier Stories in audio format. L’Amour is one of the masters of the western genre. Listen to his tales of courage and heroism as narrated by actor Jason Culp.

            If you prefer to download your audiobooks, check out our eMedia Library at overdrive.northcountrylibraries.org. Jeffrey Deaver’s Kill Room, Emily Giffin’s Where We Belong and Beth Wiseman’s An Amish Wedding are just a few of the titles available from various genres. There are also audio books for young readers too, including the popular Fancy Nancy and Splat the Cat books. Just login with your library card number and pin (the last four digits of your phone number). If you need assistance, let us know and we’ll walk you through your online checkout. Call 386-3712 or email canlib@ncls.org for more information.       

Downton Library

            Downton Library continues on Wednesday the 9th at 6pm. Join us for an evening with the Crawley family and their servants on the big screen. In this week’s episode, servants O’Brien and Thomas conspire together, attempting to frame John Bates and circulate gossip about Lady Mary. Meanwhile, the cook must come to terms with her failing eyesight and how it will affect her livelihood.  For more info, contact Krista at kbriggs@ncls.org or call 386-3712.

Teen Event

            Area teens, you’re invited to Anime Club on Wednesdays from 3-5pm. This week we’re watching a Miyazaki film about two girls who move to the country and discover adventure with magical forest creatures. Share your love for this Japanese art form and make new friends.

Children’s Events

This week’s PreK Stoytime theme is "Acting Squirrely." Children ages 3-5 are invited to hear stories, sing songs, do movement activities, and make a craft to celebrate these busy little critters.

           Second Saturday Storytime at Canton Free Library is on the 3rd Saturday this month! On October 19th at 11am, children ages 3 and up, along with a caregiver, are invited to a Saturday storytime themed “Scared… or Not?” This storytime will feature books about being afraid, storytelling, finger plays, a craft, and lots of fun! This event is free and open to the public. Sign-ups are helpful, but drop-ins are also very welcome. Call Miss Christine @ 714-2510 or email ckschrauth@gmail.com
            For a list of our recent additions and our hours of service, visit www.cantonfreelibrary.org. Renew materials and place holds on titles online at enterprise.ncls.org. We hope you are having a wonderful autumn!