...Concerning Presidents... and Libraries
Posted February 17th, 2012
This weekend's calendar holiday marks President's Day -- a day we celebrate the combined birthdays of our two forefathers, Lincoln and Washington.
Past and present Presidents have been thought to be wise, and many of their quips have been documented to inspire us.
A Valentine card, for your true love
Posted February 13th, 2012
Instead of perusing through the masses of pink and red valentine cards amassing the ailes this Tuesday, why don't you support your love of knowledge and entertainment and sign up for a free library card? All you need to bring with you is an valid picture I.D. and a piece of mail authenticating your local address.
Sweets treats for you (from our heart to yours)
Posted February 10th, 2012
Here are some title recommendations from staff that have made their lives a little sweeter, and now, out of love, they share them with you.
Click on the book pictures to link to the library catalog!
Happy Valentines Day!
Lanna -- Athens Public Library
Broken for you - Stephanie Kallos -- best first time book
How does your garden grow?
Posted February 6th, 2012
Out loud at home, we have been reading The Secret Garden. We are at that magical part in the book where the spring is right around the corner and it is surprising sour Mary, showing her the hints of coming-to-life.
Read Aloud
Posted January 30th, 2012
In the rocking chair the reader sits, holding a book, making a story come to life. All the children are gathered round, some wiggling, some pestering, but the majority are eagerly attentive. Because better than any magician, the voice of the reader unlocks a different world within the room - multiple characters are formed right from the enthusiastic reader's very lips,
Handy and Thrifty
Posted January 26th, 2012
Ever want to simplify the things you use in your life? To learn how to make your own tools and household items? To understand different ways to use those leftover containers? To use a household cleaner that is less toxic?
Check out these titles...
Words on a page
Posted January 23rd, 2012
"A real book is not one that we read, but one that reads us." -- W. H. Auden
"There is no mistaking a real book when one meets it. It is like falling in love." -- Christopher Morley
"Ideally a book would have no order to it, and the reader would have to discover his own." -- Mark Twain
Volunteer
Posted January 20th, 2012
Time flies, but wouldn't you rather gladly give it away?
Volunteer - a person who performs a service willingly and without pay.
