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Afternoon Book Discussion Group: The Story of Edgar Sawtelle
Join us for a discussion of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski.more infoAfternoon Book Discussion Group: Breakfast with Buddha
Join us for a discussion of Breakfast with Buddha by Ronald Merullo.more infoAfternoon Book Group: The Other Boleyn Girl
Join us for a discussion of The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory.more infoDashiell Hammett Writing Contest Winners
more infoCongratulations to the winners of the Dashiell Hammett Writing Contest!
Overall Winner: Andrea Rochat, Penn State MFA student, for "How It All Adds Up."
Alternative category: Jarod Rosello, Penn State MFA student, for "In the Words of Dashiell Hammett,"
a collection of cartoons based on lines of dialogue from Hammett's short stories.
Best Parody: Daniel Story, Penn State MFA student, for "The Lady in the White Suit"
Young Adult Twenty 10 Winter Blast Reading Challenge
more infoIt's winter in Happy Valley! The perfect time for a Young Adult Winter Blast Reading Challenge! On those days of freezing temperatures, no school, or after sledding...curl up inside with some hot cocoa and a book!
It's simple! If you are in grades 6 through 12, all you have to do is read at least 20 books! Turn in the completed form to the ReferenceQuestions that you ask of library staff that require knowledge of the content of the collection or other resources such as those on the web. Sometimes you are referred to the answer, hence Reference. Reference can also refer to our reference materials that are often encyclopedic books that have many volumes and a concentrated number of facts and/or statistics. These materials usually have an overnight loan period so they are available in the library most of the time. Desk before March 19th, 2010 and choose a book as a prize!
Evening Book Discussion for Adults: "Life of Pi"
This intricately woven tale of a boy stranded in a small dinghy with a tiger for company is a well-loved story. Discuss what you believe is the true meaning of this fantastic adventure.more infoAfternoon Book Discussion for Adults - "Housekeeping"
Orphaned at a young age and shuttled from relative to relative, Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson explores two sisters' journey through not only the physical act of keeping house, but also the psychological aspect of "keeping one's house" in order. This is a book club favorite across the country - come in to see what the ballyhoo is all about!more infoEvening Book Discussion for Adults: "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time"
Our October evening book is this award-winning novel by Mark Haddon, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. Follow 15 year old Christopher as he investigates the titular incident, for which he is blamed. While the mystery is, in itself, a compelling story, the fact that Christopher is autistic with a penchant for Sherlock Holmes and a supreme distaste for the color yellow adds to the development of his story and provides for a gripping autumnal read.more infoBook Discussion: In the Bleak Midwinter by Julia Spencer-Fleming
Spencer-Fleming's award winner for Best First Novel is now available in this special value edition. When a newborn is abandoned and a young mother is brutally murdered, Clare Fergusson, the new Episcopal priest in Millers Kill, New York, must pick her way through the town's secrets.more infoBook Discussion: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
A celebrated writer pens an irresistible, candid, and eloquent account of her pursuit of worldly pleasure, spiritual devotion, and what she really wanted out of life.more info
