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Archive for Books & Reading

COOL NEW BOOKS

Come see our latest additions in the Main Library! All new books are ready for checkout. You can put holds on books that have already been checked out.

Suggest a Book to be Purchased for the Main Library

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Can’t find a book (or two) in the Main Library catalog that you’d like to read? The Main Library welcomes your recommendations for items to be considered for addition to our collection. Fill out the Recommendation for Library Purchase Form and drop it off at the Circulation Counter or see Mrs. Kelsey or Mr. Rubis. Please check the library catalog before submitting a request. We might already have the book. :)

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NEW BOOKS

“Spring has sprung and it’s coming up books!”  Swing by the library, have a look at our new books on display, and check out a title or two. For the full list of new books, access DESTINY and click on New Books in Visual Search.

Preview Meg Cabot’s Latest Book


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Get a sense of what a book is about with Browse Inside, a cool widget from Harper Collins Publishers for books they publish. Try it–it’s free!

Holiday Gift Ideas from ‘School Library Journal’ and the Main Library

As always, books make great gifts.    Have a look at this wonderful list:   www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6620274.html

Main Library Book Sale:

Buy yourself and your loved ones some great books at the Main Library Book Sale.   All books will be on sale for 10% off sticker prices from Asia Books and Scholastic Books on Wednesday, December 17th, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, December 18th, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Friday, December 19th, 7 a.m. to noon.  Happy Holidays!

BRISINGR

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Exciting News of the New Year, 2008! Christopher Paolini’s third book in the Inheritance Cycle, Brisingr, will be released September 20, 2008.  His bestselling novels, Eragon and Eldest, have been widely circulated in our Middle School Library.   For more information about Paolini, access his website at  http://www.alagaesia.com/

Holiday Reading & Book Sale

Looking for something good to read during the holidays?  Don’t wait until the last day of school to check out books from the Main Library.   The MS and HS librarians have lots of recommendations for you.   We also have recommended lists galore.

Need some holiday gift ideas?   The Main Library is hosting a Book Sale on Monday, Dec. 17th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 18th, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Wednesday, Dec. 19th, 7 a.m. to noon.   All books will be on sale for 10% off sticker prices.  Don’t miss it!