LPL News for the week of 11/28/10

[Lakewood Public Library]

"Do the things you know, and you shall learn the truth you need to know."
-- Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888)

Upcoming Events

Sunday, November 28
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: Grass:A Nation's Battle for Life (1925)
Directed by Merian C. Cooper, Ernest B. Schoedsack and Marguerite Harrison
Join the Bakhtiari in their twice-annual barefoot trek across what is now Iran, through icy waters and over steep mountains in a struggle for survival, unchanged by centuries. The friendships forged by the filmmakers on this adventure inspired their later project, King Kong! This legendary silent documentary, presented here with an Iranian score, has been selected by the Library of Congress for inclusion in the National Film Registry. (Not Rated)
2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Thursday, December 2
FRIENDS HOLIDAY SALE PREVIEW
Join the Friends and receive entrance to their special, members-only preview sales.
6-9 p.m. Friends Book Sale Area on lower level

Saturday, December 4
FRIENDS HOLIDAY BOOK SALE
$3.00 BARGAIN BOOK BAG AND HALF PRICE SALE
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friends Book Sale Area on lower level

Sunday, December 5
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: Front Porch
This merry band of Baldwin Wallace professors sings together to create interdisciplinary four-part vocal harmonies that will knock you out of your rocking chair. With a heaping helping of string instruments, they play bluegrass, folk and old timey mountain music. Attendance is compulsory.
2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

WIN A BEAUTIFUL, HANDMADE 6’X6’ AFGHAN CREATED BY THE KNIT & LIT BOOK CLUB.
http://www.lkwdpl.org/bookclubs/knitlit.htm

$5 PER TICKET OR 5 TICKETS FOR $20
Proceeds benefit The Friends of Lakewood Public Library.

TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE CIRCULATION DESKS AT MAIN LIBRARY AND MADISON BRANCH WEDNESDAY, NOV. 24 THROUGH SATURDAY, DEC. 4.

TICKETS CAN ALSO BE PURCHASED AT THE FRIENDS PREVIEW BOOK SALE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2 FROM 6-9 P.M. AND AT THE FRIENDS HOLIDAY BOOK SALE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 FROM 9 A.M. -6 P.M.

THE WINNER WILL BE NOTIFIED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 6.


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Lakewood Public Library no longer provides plastic bags. Patrons are welcome to take or leave plastic bags from selected areas in the first floor Community Room and the Audiovisual Department. Thank you for supporting our continuing efforts to be environmentally responsible.

NEW BOOKS, MOVIES & MUSIC: Located on the First Floor in the New Book Area

Adult Fiction:

The caretaker of Lorne Field by Dave Zeltserman - FICTION ZELTSERMAN
A gate at the stairs: a novel by Lorrie Moore - FICTION MOORE
Krymsin nocturnes by Joseph Armstead - SCIFI ARMSTEAD

Adult Nonfiction

The mentor leader: secrets to building people and teams that win consistently by Tony Dungy - 158.4 DUNGY
The carb lovers diet: eat what you love, get slim for life! by Ellen Kunes - 613.283 KUNES
Crimes against liberty: an indictment of President Barack Obama by David Limbaugh - 973.932092 LIMBAUGH

Juvenile Fiction:

Librarian on the Roof!: A True Story by M.G. King - j027.476433 King
One Square Inch by Claudia Mills - jFICTION Mills
The Curse of the Wendigo by Richard Yancey - TEEN FICTION Yancey

Juvenile Audiovisual:

X-Men Vol. 4 -- jDVD X-Men
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins - TEEN CD FICTION Collins
Sing the Cold Winter Away by Kathy Reid-Naiman - jCD Reid-Naiman

Staff Picks

Freaky Green Eyes By Joyce Carol Oates
When her parents separate, Franky Pierson has no trouble deciding whose side she is on. After all, her mother is the one who chose to leave. When her mother is suddenly reported missing, Franky believes she simply pulled a disappearing act and deserted the family for good. But a part of Franky, a part she calls Freaky Green Eyes, know that something is wrong. To uncover the truth, Freaky Green Eyes must open Franky’s eyes to what is really happening.
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A Mink, A Fink, A Skating Rink: What is a Noun? By Brian P. Cleary
This is an excellent choice for young readers interested in learning grammar. The book is informational without the wordy explanations that turn readers away. The nouns in the book are easily identifiable, and the creative illustrations portray the words and phrases in action.
more »

http://www.lkwdpl.org/staffpicks/

BROWSING THE STACKS
Lakewood Public Library offers a wide variety of book collections within our non-fiction area. This week's spotlight is on: Baking. These titles can be found in non-fiction collection at Main Library and the Madison Branch.

Tate's Bake Shop cookbook: the best recipes from Southampton's favorite bakery for home-style cookies, cakes, pies, muffins, and breads by Kathleen King - 641.815 KING

The Official Hodgson Mill whole grain baking companion: 400 wholesome, hearty recipes for muffins, breads, cookies, and more by Judith M.Fertig - 641.631 FERTIG

Big fat cookies by Elinor Klivans - 641.8654 KLIVANS

Baking by James Peterson - 641.815 PETERSON>

The food allergy mama's baking book: great dairy, egg, and nut-free treats for the whole family by Kelly Rudnicki - 641.563 RUDNICKI

LPL'S WEB SITE FOCUS: LIGHT UP LAKEWOOD

The annual Light Up Lakewood Event will be held this December 4th from 6 – 8pm.
To find out what kinds of fun are in store, go to:
http://downtownlakewood.org/blog/?page_id=3707

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