Friday, March 19, 2010

Computer Skills Workshop

The library  will host a one-hour workshop
Tuesday, April 20 from 12:20-1:30.


Learn more about the Internet: 
  • using Google
  • social networking such as Facebook
  • on-line shopping
  • chat rooms and video chatting such as Skype
  • Understand misconceptions and tips on virus protection
Call or visit the library to sign up in advance as space is limited.

    Wednesday, March 17, 2010

    Wednesday, March 3, 2010

    New Juvenile Fiction

    Visit the library to see what's new. Here's a sneak peek:

    Two-Minute Drill, by Mike Lupica
    Chris Conlan is the coolest kid in sixth grade—the golden-armed quarterback of the football team and the boy all the others look up to. Scott Parry is the new kid, the boy with the huge brain, but with feet that trip over themselves. These two boys may seem like an odd couple, but each has a secret that draws them together, and proves that the will to succeed is even more important than raw talent.


    Philippa Fisher and the Dream Maker's Daughter, by Liz Kessler
    Philippa Fisher reunites with her spunky fairy godsister in a sparkling new adventure from the creator of Emily Windsnap.
    Philippa Fisher is trying to have a good time on vacation with her parents, but she’s feeling lonely. When she meets Robyn, a girl with sad eyes and a strict father, she enjoys the company, but can’t help wondering what Robyn and her dad might be hiding. Meanwhile, Daisy, Philippa’s best friend (and fairy godsister), sneaks into her former charge’s room for a visit, but now has a furtive new mission and must dash away. Philippa longs to uncover the reasons behind her friends’ odd behavior, but friendships can be tricky when there are secrets — and unexpected danger — involved! Best-selling author Liz Kessler is back with a sympathetic story about navigating between old friends and new, a tale full of mystery, whimsy, and all the magic tween readers could wish for.


    Sent, by Margaret Peterson Haddix



    Who Stole Grandma's Million-Dollar Pumpkin Pie?, by Martha Freeman 
     
    Martha Freeman has cooked up a hilarious, action-packed addition to her popular Chickadee Court mystery series.
    Eleven-year-old sleuth Alex Parakeet and his best friend, Yasmeen, are on a new case—a yummy one. The only copy of a valuable recipe has disappeared from the Parakeet kitchen days before Alex's father is scheduled to appear on a TV cooking show. Since word has gotten out that a celebrity chef will be filming a "tailgate" special from the college's parking lot before the big Thanksgiving weekend game, plenty of locals are plotting to get on TV. Could a neighbor or even a friend have gone so far as to steal the recipe, hoping to get Mr. Parakeet's spot?

    Friday, February 26, 2010

    Snow Day

    The Library will be closed today (Friday) due to snowy weather conditions.  
    We plan to be open Saturday 9:00 AM - Noon, regular hours. 
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    Stay warm and safe.

    Wednesday, February 24, 2010

    Got Cabin Fever?

    We're on the backside of winter. Daylight comes earlier and lingers a bit longer in the evenings. We've almost made it to spring! Of course they say we're in for a whopper of a snowstorm later this week. Now is the perfect time to checkout some books to pass your time indoors...

    Here's just a small glimpse of what's new in the Marion library:

    Family ties prove deadly in the brilliant new Jesse Stone novel from New York Times-bestselling author Robert B. Parker. 


    What happens when a thirty-five-year-old average American woman spends one year following every piece of Oprah Winfrey's advice on how to "live your best life"? Robyn Okrant devoted 2008 to adhering to all of Oprah's suggestions and guidance delivered via her television show, her Web site, and her magazine. LIVING OPRAH is a month-by-month account of that year.
    Some of the challenges included enrollment in Oprah's Best Life Challenge for physical fitness and weight control, living vegan, and participating in Oprah's Book Club. After 365 days of LIVING OPRAH, Okrant reflects on the rewards won and lessons learned as well as the tolls exacted by the experiment.


    In this heartfelt and incisive new novel, Danielle Steel celebrates the virtues of unconventional beauty while exploring deeply resonant issues of weight, self-image, sisterhood, and family.



    The New York Times bestselling author and master of medical suspense delivers another shocker of a thriller filled with insider details and a terrifying psychopath.
    Four murders.
    Three accidents.
    Two suicides.
    One left…
    THE LAST SURGEON



     
    Those who carry the truth sometimes bear a terrible burden...
    Filled with stunning parallels to today's world, The Postmistress is a sweeping novel about the loss of innocence of two extraordinary women-and of two countries torn apart by war.


    Remember you can use www.owwl.org to browse for books music, games, and more.

    Thursday, February 11, 2010

    Thank You, Brownies!

    The Marion Library would like to sincerely thank Marion Brownie troop #1127 for their generous donation of an American Flag and stand for our community room. What an awesome contribution for all to enjoy!

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    The troop includes Tiffany Brugge, Morgan Henning, Danielle Milton, Carley Randall, Olivia Restey, Natalie Vernon, Alyson VanCamp, Olivia Wolanski, Elly Hepburn, Skye Smith, Ciera Randolph, leader-Laura Brugge and co-leader-Michelle Milton.

    Wednesday, February 3, 2010

    Operation Helmetliner

    I've spoken informally about a worthy project with a few crafty patrons and staff members, but am thinking, the more the merrier!

    Checkout Citizen SAM. Specifically, select find out more where you see Operation Helmetliner. If you'd like to join our efforts and have your handmade item included in our package, bring finished projects to the library by the end of February.


    Please keep in mind:
    IT MUST BE 100% Wool or it will not be sent. Acrylic and acrylic blends pose a fire/melting hazard and do not have the same insulating properties of wool. Select yarn that is black, brown, dark gray or black (preferred). Visit Citizen SAM for more details and patterns.

    Knot Only Knitters groups meet in the library on Mondays from 12:00 noon - 2:00 PM and on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. You don't have to be a knitter to join. Anyone is welcome to attend and to bring whatever they are working on: knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, needlework, whatever!