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If you like your history obscure or your stories amusingly convoluted, you'll love the story of daylight savings time. From Benjamin Franklin consulting his almanacs in Paris to American farmers in wartime, Seize the Daylight covers the battle for time all over the world. A short, fun read - especially good since you've got an hour less of daylight to finish it. (Susan Maguire, Collection Specialist Librarian)
Identical twins Meredith and Mallory Brynn have always shared one another's thoughts, even as they dream, but their connection diminishes as they approach their thirteenth birthday, and one begins to see the future, the other the past, leading them to discover that a high school student they know is doing horrible things that place the twins, and others, in grave danger.
When Larry Jaeger, the owner of the Crazy Elf Christmas Tree Lot, is murdered, bakery owner Hannah Swensen, during the busiest time of the year, must sift through a wealth of suspects before a murderous Scrooge strikes again. This is the 12th Hannah Swenson mystery, but the story is not the only delight - this one comes with a recipe for white chocolate pumpkin cookies. "The cookies were very nice - and pumpkin is good for you!" (Jessica Harper, Assistant Department Head of Technical Services)
From March 22-25, four KCPL locations will host a program for all ages featuring Iditarod competitors Karen Land and Borage, her sled dog. Karen will share stories about competing in the Iditarod. A natural tie-in to this program is Schultz's book for children, Dogs of the Iditarod, which contains 75 photos of champion sled dogs at work, rest, and play. Look under the call numbers J 798.8 and J 798.83 for other children's nonfiction books about the Iditarod. Also, click on the "Take a Break with Your Dog"link on the Kids' Library page of our website for other materials & Spring Break programs about dogs!
You might recognize California-based Celtic band Gaelic Storm as the "steerage band" in the movie Titanic, but even if you missed them, you don't want to miss this rollicking fun CD. With an accordion, a bodhran, a mandolin, a fiddle, and a djembe, Gaelic Storm captures the feeling of having a pint in an Irish pub in the comfort of your own home. If you like The Dubliners, the Chieftans, or even the Pogues, give Bring Yer Wellies a try.
A new cooling tower will be installed on the roof at Kanawha County Public Library’s Main Library in Charleston on Thursday, March 18. The work will require the use of a crane, and consequently, the library’s parking lot, book returns, accessible entrance for those with disabilities, and drive-up window service will be unavailable from 7 a.m. to early afternoon that day. Patron access will be through the front entrance at 123 Capitol Street only.
The library will not charge a fine for Thursday, March 18, for overdue items returned at the Main Library.
In the event of inclement weather, the work will need to be rescheduled.
This summer is going to be fantastic at the library!
On Monday June 7, Jack Hanna will bring live animals from the Columbus Zoo and discuss his many adventures in the wild.
Location: Municipal Auditorium; 224 Virginia St. East;
Charleston - 25301.
Date & Time: Monday, June 7, 2010; 6:30 p.m.
For more details contact: 304-343-4646 extn: 233 or 284.
Shutterbugs and pet owners, take pictures of your pet posed with a book and submit them at any KCPL library during March or e-mail to amy.arey@kanawhalibrary.org. Online voting will be held between April 1 and 11 on the library’s website. Winners will be announced during National Library Week on April 12.
With each entry, please provide your full name, age category entered (child, teen or adult), phone number and pet’s name. Provide a signed release form, available at any library, to give permission for posting your pet’s photo on the library website.
Winners will be honored with a book plate with their pet’s name that will be put in an animal book and added to our collection and will receive a READ poster made from their photo entry. Winners will be notified when their poster is ready to be picked up. All entries become the property of KCPL.
Kanawha County Public Library is getting greener with the launch of a monthly e-Newsletter. All patrons who have registered an e-mail address with us are receiving the first issue, along with an invitation to sign up for the regular mailing. Each issue will feature information topics such as library services, programs and our collection.
The NextReads™ newsletters include recently released titles and, depending on the newsletter, may include additional recommendations of older books for fans of a particular author, or lists of books grouped by a theme. For example, the thematic section of Armchair Travel will occasionally focus on travel to a specific country, or Fantasy may include a round-up of Time Travel titles. Each newsletter is crafted by librarians and readers’ advisory specialists to provide readers with inspiring and interesting reading (and listening!) choices.
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