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Rob Pattinson on a Stick
It was late Tuesday night and we were busy closing the Library when I noticed a man lurking in the Teen Loft. It gave me quite a turn because I didn't think anyone was in the mezzanine. When I looked more closely I realized it was Rob Pattinson's sweet face staring back at me, not moving. For tho...
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It was late Tuesday night and we were busy closing the Library when I noticed a man lurking in the Teen Loft. It gave me quite a turn because I didn't think anyone was in the mezzanine. When I looked more closely I realized it was Rob Pattinson's sweet face staring back at me, not moving. For tho...
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Best Books of 2009
We haven't even finished 2009, and already the best books lists are coming out. Publishers Weekly and Amazon have both released their lists. There is only one book they chose in common, Stitches by David Small. The Library will not be releasing our Librarians' Choice list until January so you wil...
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We haven't even finished 2009, and already the best books lists are coming out. Publishers Weekly and Amazon have both released their lists. There is only one book they chose in common, Stitches by David Small. The Library will not be releasing our Librarians' Choice list until January so you wil...
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Looking for Some Good Historical Fiction?
Look no farther than Grace Hammer: A Novel of the Victorian Underworld by Sara Stockbridge. I swept away by the story of Grace, a skillful thief, who is supporting her four young children quite nicely by thieving in the Whitechapel area of London. This novel has frequently been compared to Charle...
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Look no farther than Grace Hammer: A Novel of the Victorian Underworld by Sara Stockbridge. I swept away by the story of Grace, a skillful thief, who is supporting her four young children quite nicely by thieving in the Whitechapel area of London. This novel has frequently been compared to Charle...
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WE'RE MOVING....
...furniture, books, computers! The library is getting new carpeting beginning mid-November and we need you to help us clear out. This project may possibly last through mid-December and will inevitably cause some interruptions to our services and some inconvenience to you when some sections o...
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...furniture, books, computers! The library is getting new carpeting beginning mid-November and we need you to help us clear out. This project may possibly last through mid-December and will inevitably cause some interruptions to our services and some inconvenience to you when some sections o...
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Do You Dare?
Halloween has come early to the Library.... Get This Blog via Email: Powered by Squeet.com
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David Sedaris on Halloween
Remember when you went trick or treating? The joy of dumping out a full bag of candy, sorting it into piles of favorite candies (Snickers, peanut butter cups) and undesirable candies to be swapped with siblings or friends (peppermint patties, lollipops). David Sedaris remembers, and he is at hi...
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Remember when you went trick or treating? The joy of dumping out a full bag of candy, sorting it into piles of favorite candies (Snickers, peanut butter cups) and undesirable candies to be swapped with siblings or friends (peppermint patties, lollipops). David Sedaris remembers, and he is at hi...
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Dover Public Library Friends of the Library Annual Booksale starts this Saturday, October 31, at 9:00 for library card- holders, the public is welcome starting Monday, November 2. Located in the library Lecture Hall--1000s of hardcovers, paperbacks, and AV materials for children and adults. Prices range from $.50 and up.
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Rainy Day at the Library
The weather outside is frightfuland inside the library is rather frightful too.... Get This Blog via Email: Powered by Squeet.com
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Chaos at the Library!
The library is getting 15,000 square feet of new carpeting---yes that is a lot of carpeting! This project will begin Thursday, November 12th and continue until the installers are done. They will begin on the top floor--lecture hall, trustees room, historical room, etc. and work their way down. ...
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The library is getting 15,000 square feet of new carpeting---yes that is a lot of carpeting! This project will begin Thursday, November 12th and continue until the installers are done. They will begin on the top floor--lecture hall, trustees room, historical room, etc. and work their way down. ...
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Booksale Starts This Saturday
Hoards of workers have been busily preparing this morning for the Friends of the Library's annual booksale which starts this Saturday for cardholders. Box after box of books has been carted up to the lecture hall and they have not finished yet. More information on the booksale will be forthcoming...
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Hoards of workers have been busily preparing this morning for the Friends of the Library's annual booksale which starts this Saturday for cardholders. Box after box of books has been carted up to the lecture hall and they have not finished yet. More information on the booksale will be forthcoming...
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Learning to Read? Try Talking to a Dog
Just read a story on CNN's web site titled "Learning to Read? Try Talking to a Dog". I was interested in the article because of the DPL's program with Goldie, a certified therapy dog. If you are unfamiliar with our program please see our blog post from October 16. The article describes the benefi...
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Just read a story on CNN's web site titled "Learning to Read? Try Talking to a Dog". I was interested in the article because of the DPL's program with Goldie, a certified therapy dog. If you are unfamiliar with our program please see our blog post from October 16. The article describes the benefi...
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Horror Fest
Our fearless DVD librarian has ordered up a cauldron of truly creepy horror films for you. Check them out if you dare.... Get This Blog via Email: Powered by Squeet.com
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Our fearless DVD librarian has ordered up a cauldron of truly creepy horror films for you. Check them out if you dare.... Get This Blog via Email: Powered by Squeet.com
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The Much Maligned Librarian
I read an interesting article in VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates, October 2009) magazine recently detailing the results of a study of teen reading habits. The article outlined some of the key barriers to reading with the first being Difficulties selecting good reading material. I was saddened by s...
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I read an interesting article in VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates, October 2009) magazine recently detailing the results of a study of teen reading habits. The article outlined some of the key barriers to reading with the first being Difficulties selecting good reading material. I was saddened by s...
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