Green Valley Library Blog

2nd Annual Hobby and Craft Fair

2010-10-23T15:34:00.000-07:00

10/23/2010

The 2nd annual Hobby and Craft Fair was held at the Green Valley Library on Saturday, October 23rd from 1 to 3 p.m. The fair featured 23 different booths highlighting talented locals.

Items ranging from candles, gaming miniatures, models, textile crafts, jewelry and fashion accessories were on display during the event. Musical instruments, bonsai offerings, vintage radios and record players were also featured, along with fine art pieces and sketching. Autumnal refreshments were provided in the form of cider and doughnuts. Those interested in participating in next year's event should contact the Green Valley Library @ 207-4261.

First Anthro Program

2010-02-06T13:27:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Karen Harry and all those who attended last Wednesday's first Anthropology program. Join us next month when we welcome Barbara Roth with her program, Gender in the Ancient Southwest - registration is free and can be done online or by calling 207-4261.

Family Night @ Your Library!

2010-02-04T12:20:00.000-08:00

Join us every month for Family Night @ the Green Valley Library!

Last month families competed at the Green Valley Library’s 1st Annual Marble Maze Races, creating giant mazes out of cardboard tubes and duct tape for the coveted title of “We’ve Got All Our Marbles” and a solid gold (almost!) trophy!

Next, on February 24 @ 4:30 p.m. you can bring the family by to celebrate National Tortilla Chip Day! Enjoy books, music, crafts and, of course, TORTILLA CHIPS AND SALSA. For ages 10 and under, accompanied by parents/caregivers.

Then, on March 17 @ 4:30 p.m. you know the “Luck of the Irish” will be with you at our St. Patrick’s Day celebration, including a SHAMROCK CRAFT.

For more information, visit www.mypubliclibrary.com or call 207-4262. We hope to see the whole family as you come celebrate with us!

February Children's Programs @ Your Library!

2010-02-01T08:00:00.000-08:00

It's February!

Check out what the Green Valley Children's Library has to offer this month!

Click the images below to enlarge the details.

To register for programs and events, visit www.mypubliclibrary.com,

call 207-4262, or stop by our desk to sign up!

The Real CSI

2010-01-27T19:38:00.001-08:00

We had a great turnout at our "Real CSI" event. Thanks to our presenter from Metro and all who attended!

February 2010 Adult Programs!!

2010-01-27T12:31:00.000-08:00

Join us for our new & exciting programs in February!

Becoming Organized: Feb. 6th @ 2pm

Relaxation & Stress Management: Feb. 10th @ 7pm

All About Coins: Feb. 13th @ 2pm & Feb. 23rd @ 7pm

Learn to Play Poker: Feb. 16th @ 6:30pm

Spiritual Awakening: Feb. 26th @ 12pm

Registration Required!! Register online at www.mypubliclibrary.com or call us at 207-4261

The Real CSI

2010-01-22T15:19:00.000-08:00

The Real CSI

Please join us at the Green Valley Library on Wednesday, January 27, 7:00pm-9:00pm. Amy Nemcik, Crime Scene Analyst from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department-CSI Unit, will be discussing the real life procceses of crime scene investigation. She will discuss how a crime scene is documented for the ultimate goal of convicitng the perpetrator of a crime. Please call 207-4261 to register.

Spiritual Awakening Classes

2010-01-22T15:16:00.000-08:00

Henderson Libraries and Unlock My Dreams – Andrea D’Angelo (http://www.unlockmydreams.com/) are pleased to bring you FREE Spiritual Awakening Classes at the Green Valley Library.

“Release your past, create your future, and find peace in the present moment” with Andrea D’Angelo – Life Coach and Spiritual Teacher.

Call and register at 207-4261
The first Spiritual Class at Green Valley Library is scheduled on:

Friday, February 26, 2010, 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, NV 89014

Let It Snow!

2010-01-20T16:35:00.000-08:00

It might not be cold enough for real snow this month in Henderson, but that doesn’t mean Green Valley Library kids couldn’t enjoy a fun-filled Snow Day indoors with a little imagination! The Jan. 14 children’s program offered one snowy lineup of activities! First, a snow story by the computer’s “virtual fire” while kids enjoyed creamy hot cocoa and snowmen marshmallows. Then, two craft stations for chalk snow scene drawings and snow flake creations. The event ended with a variety of winter-themed games such as pin the carrot on the snowman, snowflake bean bag toss, and igloo/fort building with white cardboard bricks!

If you’re interested in future kids’ programming like this, stop by the Green Valley Children’s Library for our calendar or view events online at www.mypubliclibrary.com! And be sure to check back Feb. 1 to see our February children’s calendar right here on the Green Valley Library blog!

Get A Free Movie Rental From our Redbox!

2010-01-16T11:49:00.001-08:00

Ask any Green Valley library employee and they will tell you that you can get a FREE movie rental coupon for a FREE one-night movie rental from our REDBOX!!!

Get the coupon today! Valid only at the Green Valley Library Redbox location.

Archivist of the United States to Sworn In

2010-01-13T09:07:00.000-08:00

I knew that the U.S. had a Librarian of Congress, but I didn't know we had an official archivist. David S. Ferriero will be sworn in today as the 10th Archivist of the United States. He is the former director of the New York Public Library. Find out more about Mr. Ferriero and the National Archives by reading this article from CNN and visiting the National Archives website.

Bake with Me: Chocolate! brings little ones into the kitchen

2010-01-12T17:53:00.000-08:00

A continuation of our popular Bake with Me program, Bake with Me: Chocolate! gave children ages 2-4 a unique opportunity to cook with their parents and learn to create an easy and delicious treat! Since chocolate is such a major part of the winter season, the Jan. 6 program featured a Chocolate Mug Cake recipe as well as stories and dancing while the cakes baked in the microwave. Try recreating the recipe at home with your little one!

Chocolate Mug Cake

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons flour (whole wheat pastry flour recommended)
2 ½ Tablespoons white sugar
1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 ½ Tablespoons milk
1 ½ Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ Tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Splish of vanilla (that’s half a splash!)
2 Tablespoons egg
1 extra Tablespoon mini chocolate chips

Step 1) In a microwave-safe mug, add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Mix well with a fork so that no flour sticks to the bottom of the mug.

Step 2) Pour in milk, oil, chocolate chips and splish of vanilla. Mix together, then add the egg and mix again. Add the extra Tablespoon of chocolate chips on top. Cover with a plate.

Step 3) Microwave for 1 minute. If not completely cooked, add an extra 30 seconds. Carefully remove mug from microwave. Let cool slightly and enjoy!

Be sure to come back in May for the next installment of the Bake with Me program…Pizza!

Arts & Crafts @ Your Library!

2010-01-12T16:53:00.000-08:00

Where could you find dozens of different crafts from programs held throughout the year? At the Green Valley Library! Our Dec. 29 Craft Buffet featured a wide selection of craft activities for kids to put together, all set out buffet-style, making for one artistic end to 2009! Look for more crafts at our upcoming children’s programs in 2010!

Nevada Test Site is coming to Green Valley!

2010-01-12T09:35:00.000-08:00

Join us on February 17th as we welcome the Nevada Test Site for a presentation on the department’s 50+ year history and legacy in Nevada. You will learn about the purpose and history of the testing facility along with information about directions for the future. Witness original image and sound clips. Presented by U.S. Dept. of Energy.

Event is free and open to the public. Register online or by calling 207-4261.

Blood Drive Today! Saturday January 9, 2010

2010-01-09T09:19:00.000-08:00

We're having a blood drive today from 10AM to 3PM. Please stop in and give a pint. It's quick and painless! All donors will receive a pass to Regal Cinemas.

FREE MOVIE TICKETS!

2010-01-06T12:36:00.000-08:00

You could win free admission to see Disney's The Tooth Fairy! Come be a part of our upcoming Tooth Fairy program on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 4:30 p.m. Click the image below to enlarge the details.

Free IRS Tax Forms & Instruction Booklets

2010-01-05T14:59:00.001-08:00

Need a 2009 IRS Tax Form or Instruction booklet?? At the Green Valley Library be sure to visit our Tax Form Table for a FREE copy of IRS Tax Forms and the Instruction booklets for 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ. The table is located across from our Help Desk.

Looking for a form that is not on the table? Just ask our Help Desk for further assistance.

Most forms can be found & printed from the http://www.irs.gov/ website.

Make a FREE AARP Tax Assistance Appointment

2010-01-05T13:20:00.000-08:00

The tax season is almost upon us!! Don't miss your opportunity to have a

FREE AARP Tax Assistance appointment at The Henderson District Public Libraries!

Sign-up begins January 12th at The Green Valley Library & the appointments will start February 2nd. Registration is Required!!

Call us at 207-4261 or stop by the library's Reference Desk for assistance.

It's first come first serve & appointments are limited so be sure to contact us early for your appointment!

'Eat, Pray, Love' Author Tackles Marriage

2010-01-05T09:53:00.000-08:00

Elizabeth Gilbert, author of the the popular, Eat, Pray, Love, has a new upcoming book on marriage. The book is titled Committed. She recently gave an interview to CNN. The transcript of that interview can be found here.

Anthropology Series Registration Has Begun!

2010-01-02T13:07:00.000-08:00

Register now for the first of our anthropology series beginning on February 3 at 6:00 with The Archaeology of the Lost City. We will welcome UNLV's Dr. Karen Harry as she discusses the history of the Lost City's archaeology program near Overton, NV.

Registration is free, and can be done online or by calling 207-4261!

Reminder: Sign up for Story Times Today!

2010-01-01T01:00:00.000-08:00

Click the image below to enlarge details about the Green Valley Library's

Story Times in January! We can't wait to see you there!

January is California Dried Plum Digestive Health Month!

2009-12-31T09:48:00.000-08:00

Browse our special display at the Green Valley Library of materials on digestive health! Dried Plums have a unique combination of nutrients - fiber, potassium, magnesium and iron - as well as antioxidants that prevent cancer and decrease inflammation.

Discover more about the benefits of dried plums and creative ways to include them in your diet with recipes at http://www.californiadriedplums.org/.

Helping you become healthier!

2009-12-30T16:15:00.000-08:00

Perhaps the Henderson Libraries can help you with your New Year's resolutions? CNN thinks public libraries can help you become healthier (for free!) in 2010. Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/12/25/free.healthy.christmas/index.html

Celebrate Rudyard Kipling

2009-12-30T10:49:00.000-08:00

Today (December 30) is Rudyard Kipling's birthday! Take time to read one of his many books for children or adults or find out more about his life in our biography database, Biography Resource Center! Several of the articles in the database have a full bibliography of his works.

Next Blood Drive @ Green Valley Library January 9, 2010

2009-12-29T15:53:00.000-08:00

Please plan to donate blood on January 9, 2010 at the Green Valley Library. The drive will be held from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in our Programming Room. You can register in advance by calling 562-2166 or log on to www.bloodhero.com (sponsor code is greenvalleylibrary).

Slate Magazine's Best of '09

2009-12-29T15:30:00.000-08:00

In yet another list of the "Best Books of 2009," I give you Slate magazine's picks for 2009 here. Happy Reading!

Grinch-Fest 2009!

2009-12-28T14:54:00.000-08:00

Thank you to all who came to our Dec. 26 "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" puppet show! In addition to the Dr. Seuss puppet performance and story reading by Miss Andrea, children created grinch face masks, played a grinchy bingo for prizes, and ended the event with some deliciously green "Who Pudding." Over 40 attendees took part in this fun children's program at the Green Valley Library! We hope to see you again next year!

Winter Staycation Reading List

2009-12-26T09:22:00.000-08:00

Don't let the cold weather get you down! Check out this list of "ten tomes that offer tropical settings and enough sun-drenched drama to make Jay-Z's yacht look boring." Included is Love in the Time of Cholera, which we recently discussed in our Fantastic Classic Book Club.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/books/12/24/tf.staycation.reading/index.html

Happy Holidays from the Children's Library!

2009-12-24T08:46:00.001-08:00

The Green Valley Children's Library hosted a magical Winter Wonderland of holidays around the world on December 21 to celebrate the first day of winter! Kids of all ages learned about different holidays observed across the country and across the globe!

Did you know that in Italy, La Befana is a witch said to bring presents to children on the night of January 5? Or that in Israel children eat jelly donuts for Hanukkah? At the Winter Wonderland program children learned facts like these while creating fun crafts such as African-style masks in honor of Kwanzaa, dreidels for Hanukkah, stocking ornaments for Christmas and 2010 tiaras for New Year’s Day!

Be sure to sign up for our special after-Christmas event too! The Children’s Library will be having a special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” puppet show on Dec. 26 at 2:00 p.m. along with Grinch bingo and crafts. Register online at www.mypubliclibrary.com or stop by the Children’s reference desk for assistance.

No matter what you’re celebrating, we hope you enjoy a safe and happy holiday season!

Ginger Bread House Fun at Green Valley

2009-12-23T09:58:00.000-08:00

Last Tuesday, fifteen teens joined us to make gingerbread houses with graham crackers, icing, and candy. We had a great time constructing our cheerful little holiday houses! Some went all out and built gingerbread mansions while others crafted adorable little forts covered in snow. Though the structural integrity of our buildings was questionable, the deliciousness was a sure thing. Check out some photos of the teens' awesome creations!

Take a look at the library events calendar on our website to find more fun teen events coming up at Green Valley Library. We'd love to see you at Teen Tuesday!

Green Valley Library Street Sign

2009-12-22T17:03:00.000-08:00

For the first time in years, the Green Valley Library street sign lights up the night on Green Valley Parkway. What a beautiful sight! We expected it to be green, but it is actually a sort of blue.

Peace!

2009-12-21T16:20:00.001-08:00

Stop by our new book display on "peace" and find out ways to bring inner harmony to yourself and goodwill to those around you. Includes yoga DVDS, audiobooks, CDs and lots of great books.

Stephen King's Top 10 Books of 2009

2009-12-21T14:53:00.000-08:00

The latest issue of Entertainment Weekly features Stephen King's list of his top 10 books of 2009. Here's a link to the online version: http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20317203_20331246,00.html

Bake with Me!

2009-12-20T17:20:00.000-08:00

On Wednesday, January 6 at 10:30 a.m. you can spend the morning baking with your little one! Based on the success of September’s “Bake with Me” program, the Green Valley Library is pleased to present “Bake with Me: Chocolate!” for ages 2-4.

Chocolate is a delicious part of the holiday season, so come in to create an easy and delicious chocolate treat together and listen to stories about chocolate while it bakes in the oven.

Registration begins December 21st! Sign up online at www.mypubliclibrary.com, call 207-4262, or visit the Children’s Library for assistance.

We hope to see you there!

Presented by Miss Stephanie.

New Year, New You

2009-12-19T16:05:00.000-08:00

Join the Library for our "New Year, New You" program series! Starting in January, we'll be offering some wonderful programs to help you make your New Year's resolutions come true.

Classics Book Club Announces 2010 Selections

2009-12-17T17:11:00.001-08:00

The Green Valley Library "Fantastic" Classics Book Club announces it's 2010 reading picks! A random drawing held in the December meeting at the Green Valley Library determines what we read during the upcoming year. Book Club members are able to make suggestions by dropping titles into our "Treasure Chest" throughout the year. We read a variety of "classics". Wasn't it Mark Twain who said, "A classic is something that everyone agrees is good, but that no-one reads," or something like that?

Well, we read everything from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas to Portrait of a Lady, so there's a little something for everyone. Not only do we discuss the book, but we also usually watch a video about the subject matter in the book, or an author interview (presuming there was one), or maybe just view some slides with pictures relating to the life of the author.

So without further delay here is our title list for 2010! Esteban hopes to see you at the next Classic's Book Club meeting at the Green Valley Library!

February 17
Metamorphosis –Franz Kafka

March 17
Anthem – Ayn Rand

APRIL 21
The Alchemist – Paulo Coelho

MAY 19
Story of My Life – Helen Keller

JUNE 16
The Sun Also Rises – Ernest Hemingway

JULY 21
To the Lighthouse – Virginia Woolf

AUGUST 18
Light in August – William Faulkner

SEPTEMBER 15
Glass Menagerie – Tennessee Williams

OCTOBER 20
Island of Dr. Moreau – H.G. Wells

NOVEMBER 17
Hound of the Baskervilles – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

DECEMBER 15
Country of the Pointed Firs – Sarah Orne Jewett

AND January 2011
Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court – Mark Twain

What are authors giving as gifts this year?

2009-12-17T14:44:00.000-08:00

"O, The Oprah Magazine," asked some of her favorite authors which books they plan to give this season, and which they'd most love to get. Click here to see the list.

Kirkus Review to Cease Publication

2009-12-16T11:39:00.000-08:00

Kirkus Reviews, one leading sources of book reviews for librarians, has announced it will cease publication at the end of the year. The NY Times published an obituary of sorts a few days ago. You can read that article here.

Best Cookbooks of 2009

2009-12-16T11:27:00.000-08:00

The Christian Science Monitor's website recently posted a blog post on the "Best Cookbooks of 2009." Check out that post here and a related Publishers Weekly article.

Books of the Decade

2009-12-16T09:29:00.000-08:00

My last couple of posts have highlighted the best books of 2009 and the decade. Our latest display has made many of these titles readily available for checkout. Come in and pick up a critically acclaimed book!

Have You Tried Text-A-Librarian Yet?

2009-12-10T08:33:00.000-08:00

I came across an article in a Florida paper about a Florida school that allows texing in class . This made me think of our new Text-A-Librarian service. To access the services, text us at 66746 then start your first message with the keyword askmylib, insert a space, then type your question and press "send."Example: askmylib What r your hours?

Hours for Texting:Monday through Thursday: 9am-9pmFriday & Saturday: 9am-5pmSunday: ClosedQuestions sent outside of library open hours will receive an automatic response and be answered the next day.

What is Text a Librarian?Text a Librarian is a service which enables you to use the text message feature of your mobile phone to send questions to and receive answers from Henderson Libraries.

What do I need to use the service?To use the service, you need a mobile phone which is enabled to send and receive text messages

What does the service cost?The library does not charge for this service, but charges from your cell phone provider may apply. These charges vary among plans and among telephone providers.The library does not take any responsibility for any charges your mobile phone provider may assess you for sending or receiving messages while using this service.

Do I always need to include askmylib at the beginning of my questions, and when I reply to a message you've sent to me, do I need to include askmylib?No. You only need to include askmylib for the first question you send to us.

Text a Librarian is private and secure:Our text-to-chat service (Mosio) assigns a random User ID number to each patron.Your phone number is never visible to us at any time.Your phone number is not accessible by us. stion and we'll text you back!

Getting Ready for the Holidays!

2009-12-09T13:02:00.000-08:00

The Green Valley Children's Library has decked their halls and walls as they prepare for upcoming children's programs in the winter season. To find out what we've got in store, check out our calendar flyers or come see our bulletin board all aglow!

New York Times' 100 Notable Books of 2009

2009-12-09T09:53:00.000-08:00

In an effort to catch up on my reading and avoid missing a good book this year, I came across the New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2009. The list was featured in last Sunday's Book Review. Check out the complete fiction and non-fiction lists here.

Entertainment Weekly Top 100 of the Decade

2009-12-08T10:21:00.000-08:00

The latest issue of "Entertainment Weekly" highlights the top books, movies, TV shows, and music of the decade. The top ten books are:

The Road by Caormac McCarthy
Say You're One of Them by Uwem Akpan
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon
On Beauty by Zadie Smith
Zeitoun by Dave Eggers
The Corrections by Jonathan Frazen
Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling
Case Histories: A Novel by Kate Atkinson
Snow

How many have you read? Check out Entertainment Weekly's book blog at: http://www.ew.com/ew/books/headlines/0,,,00.html

Public Libraries in the News

2009-12-07T07:43:00.000-08:00

I just saw a report on the Fox News cable channel about public libraries and how they're helping job seekers. If you're looking for a new job we have many resources to give you an edge including:

Databases like ReferenceUSA that helps you discover and learn background information on potential employers,
Our ongoing job training workshops
Computer classes that can help you design a great resume.

Come on in and see how we can help you get an edge on the competition!

New Book Display -- The Middle East

2009-12-05T12:49:00.000-08:00

The Middle East is a region we hear so much about, but how can we separate fact from fiction? Come check out our new book display and learn more about the history, culture, food, language, landscapes and social customs of the countries that make up the Middle East.

December is National Spiritual Reading Month

2009-12-03T12:50:00.000-08:00

Just in time for the holidays, December marks "National Spiritual Reading Month." In recognition of this, I've created a new book display featuring books from our religion section. Don't worry, none are heavy on theology but are sure to lift your spirit!

We're Open!

2009-11-28T08:43:00.000-08:00

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We'll be open our regular Saturday hours today (9-5). Stop in and pick up something to read or a DVD to watch today!

National Book Award Winners Announced

2009-11-19T11:59:00.000-08:00

The winners of the National Book Award were announced today. The winners are:

Fiction

Colum McCann, Let the Great World Spin (Random House)

NonFiction

T. J. Stiles, The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt (Alfred A. Knopf)

Poetry

Keith Waldro p, Transcendental Studies: A Trilogy (University of California Press)

Young People's Literature

Phillip Hoose, Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice (Farrar, Straus and Giroux)

More information on the National Book Award and interviews with the authors can be found at this web address:

http://www.nationalbook.org/nba2009.html

Text-A-Librarian

2009-11-19T09:26:00.000-08:00

Have a question for us? Text us at 66746 then start your first message with the keyword askmylib, insert a space, then type your question and press "send."Example: askmylib What r your hours?

What kind of questions should I ask?Use Text A Librarian for quick questions up to 160 characters or less. If we respond in more than 160 characters, it will appear in 2 messages. If you have a lengthy research question, please call or email us.

Hours for Texting:Monday through Thursday: 9am-9pmFriday & Saturday: 9am-5pmSunday: ClosedQuestions sent outside of library open hours will receive an automatic response and be answered the next day.

What is Text a Librarian?Text a Librarian is a service which enables you to use the text message feature of your mobile phone to send questions to and receive answers from Henderson Libraries.

What do I need to use the service?To use the service, you need a mobile phone which is enabled to send and receive text messages

What does the service cost?The library does not charge for this service, but charges from your cell phone provider may apply. These charges vary among plans and among telephone providers.The library does not take any responsibility for any charges your mobile phone provider may assess you for sending or receiving messages while using this service.

Do I always need to include askmylib at the beginning of my questions, and when I reply to a message you've sent to me, do I need to include askmylib?No. You only need to include askmylib for the first question you send to us.

Text a Librarian is private and secure:
Our text-to-chat service (Mosio) assigns a random User ID number to each patron.
Your phone number is never visible to us at any time.
Your phone number is not accessible by us. stion and we'll text you back!

Pianist & Singer Iryna Mendoza

2009-11-18T11:25:00.000-08:00

Don't miss this entertaining program!!

Job Hunting Skills Workshop

2009-11-18T08:19:00.001-08:00

Join us for this 4 Part Workshop & learn all that you need to know to get that job!!

Thanksgiving Food Drive

2009-11-17T17:26:00.000-08:00

HELP of Southern Nevada launched a food drive campaign for Thanksgiving. 1,000 families are expected to receive a turkey and all the trimmings needed for a Thanksgiving meal. Donations will be accepted now through November 19. Non-perishable items can be dropped off at the Green Valley Library.

HELP of Southern Nevada assist over 68,000 low-income families and individuals to become more self-sufficient through direct services, trainings and referrals. Programs available include: social services, weatherization, community alternative sentencing, work opportunities readiness center, holiday assistance, Nevada 211 call center, and homeless and youth services. For more information, call HELP of Southern Nevada at 702-369-4357 or visit them at www.helpsonv.org.

Art Display

2009-11-16T10:54:00.000-08:00

The Arts Alive! event was a big success! But in case you missed it, you will still have a chance to view the artwork of our amazing local artists. The art will be on display until December 2, provided there are no programs going on at the time. Inquire at the Reference Desk to gain access to the Program Room.

America Recycles Day 2009

2009-11-09T16:00:00.001-08:00

America will celebrate "America Recycles Day" on November 19. Check out our latest book display and the American Recycling Coalition for more tips on how to "Renew, Reuse, Recycle!"

2009-11-06T10:20:00.000-08:00

Thursday, November 12, 6pm-9pm

Arts Alive! will be a night of art, poetry, music and coffee. It will include an art exhibitition by local artists, poetry readings, DJ spinning lounge music before and after readings. Sunrise Coffee Co. will be sponsoring the event by providing their fresh brewed organic coffee.

Learn a foreign language with BYKI

2009-11-06T09:51:00.000-08:00

BYKI (Before You Know It) is a powerful language-learning system

that uses flashcards to teach you a set of words or phrases. It is the fastest way to lock foreign words and phrases into your long-term memory.

· Remote Patron Access via the Internet
· Personal Progress Tracking
· Pronunciation Analysis
· Learn Over 70 Languages
· Includes English for Spanish speakers
· International Language and Cultural Resources
· And Much More!

Green Valley Library will be holding classes to introduce BYKI:
November 10, Tuesday 1:00 pm—2:00 pm
November 18, Wednesday 6:30—7:30 pm

Looking for that push to read those business books on your reading list?

2009-11-06T09:44:00.000-08:00

Come join our Business Book Club. It is a collaborative effort between Green Valley Library and Imagine Marketing of Nevada http://www.imnv.com/. Imagine Marketing is an organization that created the Henderson District Public Libraries logo and is responsible for promoting the district and its programs and activities. The Business Book Club will meet the 1st Tuesday of each month, 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm, in the Green Valley Library Conference Room. Please contact the Green Valley Library to sign up, 207-4261.

The Business Book Club meeting will be on Tuesday, December 1. We will be discussing “The Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell.

Defining that precise moment when a trend becomes a trend, Malcolm Gladwell probes the surface of everyday occurrences to reveal some surprising dynamics behind explosive social changes. He examines the power of word-of-mouth and explores how very small changes can directly affect popularity. Perceptive and imaginative, The Tipping Point is a groundbreaking book destined to overturn conventional thinking in business, sociological, and policy-making arenas.—Barnes & Nobel synopsis

November 2009 is Veterans Month

2009-11-05T15:49:00.000-08:00

Find library materials on America’s Warriors Past -- Present using our special collection materials of Government Documents.

In commemoration of Veterans Month 2009, a special display has been established for the month of November to pay tribute to America’s warriors.

1st Annual Green Valley Library Community Hobby and Craft Nite

2009-11-05T12:35:00.000-08:00

Thursday, October 29th was our 1st annual Hobby & Craft Nite. Over 22 groups displayed their handiwork to the public at the library, which ranged from restored record players to Medieval armaments.

The Nevada Old Time Fiddlers played folk music, The Silver State Ghost Hunters gave a lecture and we served cider and donuts. Here are some pictures of the event.

November Events - Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft

2009-11-04T09:06:00.000-08:00

On Monday, November 16, the Green Valley Library will host the FBI as they present a program on the ever-growing risk of identity theft in the Las Vegas area, and what you can do to protect yourself. Registration is free - just call 207-4260 or stop by the reference desk!

Learn from Home Depot's How-to-Clinics (Wall and Floor Tiling)

2009-11-04T08:42:00.000-08:00

Take advantage of the Home Depot How-To-Clinics offered at Henderson Green Valley Library and learn how to install wall and floor tiles. You will save approximately 3 times of the cost of having someone else install it for you!

Call and register at 207-4261

The How-To-Clinic at Green Valley Library is scheduled on:

Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, NV 89014

The wall and floor tiling classes will cover:

 Selecting the right product
 Planning your project
 Tools needed
 Surface preparation
 Selecting bonding materials
 Choosing and applying grout
 Demonstrations
 Floor care
 Questions and Answers

November Events - Start Your Own Business!

2009-11-04T08:41:00.001-08:00

Interested in starting a small business this upcoming year? Join SCORE, a local group of retired executives, to learn effective methods on how to do just that! The two-part program will be held at the Green Valley branch on Tuesday, Nov 10 and 17th at 7:00pm. Registration for this event is free - just call 207-4260 or stop by our reference desk.

Halloween Harvest!

2009-11-03T17:35:00.000-08:00

October 31 marked the Green Valley Library's first Halloween with a "Halloween Harvest" and trick-or-treat event at the library. Children came dressed in their best costumes to celebrate the day with crafts, games, spooky stories and plenty of treats!

Above, Miss Pat hosts a round of SCARY (a Halloween version of BINGO), with a full house of costumed kids!

Thanks to all who came and participated with us at the library!

November is National Diabetes Month

2009-11-02T11:48:00.000-08:00

November is National Diabetes Month and we're putting together a display of books to help you stay healthy and fight diabetes. You can also checkout our health databases available at:

http://www.mypubliclibrary.com/research/all_databases.html and http://www.stopdiabetes.com for more tips and resources!

Our Next Blood Drive Has Been RESCHEDULED!

2009-10-27T10:27:00.000-07:00

Mark your calendars now for our next blood drive! It will take place on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 10 to 3 PM the Programming Room. You can schedule an appointment at:

https://www.bloodhero.com/index.cfm?group=registration

or call, 702-562-2166

Our sponsor code is: greenvalleylibrary
Thanks in advance for participating in this important effort!

Thrill the World at GVL

2009-10-26T09:03:00.000-07:00

Saturday October 24th, 2009

Teens and librarians dance Michael Jackson's Thriller. About 75 people showed up to watch the fun. More photos on the library's Flickr page

Thrill The World is an annual worldwide simultaneous dance of Michael Jackson's “Thriller.”
All official Thrill the World events are included in the numbers for setting and breaking World Records.

Capt. Bill Takes UltraMarathon Man to Luxembourg!

2009-10-23T11:13:00.000-07:00

Capt. Bill sent me a picture of his travels with Ultra Marathon Man from Luxembourg. Hope everyone who went to see Dean this past Saturday had a great time!

Studying for a Test? Try Learning Express!

2009-10-22T10:15:00.000-07:00

If you're studying for a test like the SAT, ACT, ASVAB, or GED, then try our database Learning Express. They even have Job and Career exams! The database offers comprehensive test prep and practice exams. The database is available from home by logging on to our link available here.

Good Luck!

National Book Award Finalists Announced

2009-10-19T09:21:00.000-07:00

The National Book Award finalists were recently announced. The finalists are:

FICTION

Bonnie Jo Campbell, American Salvage (Wayne State University Press)Colum McCann, Let the Great World Spin (Random House)Daniyal Mueenuddin, In Other Rooms, Other Wonders (W. W. Norton & Co.)Jayne Anne Phillips, Lark and Termite (Alfred A. Knopf) Marcel Theroux, Far North (Farrar, Straus and Giroux)
FICTION JUDGES: Alan Cheuse, Junot Díaz, Jennifer Egan, Charles Johnson, Lydia Millet

NONFICTION

David M. Carroll, Following the Water: A Hydromancer's Notebook (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)Sean B. Carroll, Remarkable Creatures: Epic Adventures in the Search for the Origins of Species (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)Greg Grandin, Fordlandia: The Rise and Fall of Henry Ford's Forgotten Jungle City (Metropolitan Books/Henry Holt)Adrienne Mayor, The Poison King: The Life and Legend of Mithradates, Rome's Deadliest Enemy (Princeton University Press)T. J. Stiles, The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt (Alfred A. Knopf)
NONFICTION JUDGES: David Blight, Amanda Foreman, Steve Olson, Camille Paglia, John Phillip Santos

POETRY

Rae Armantrout, Versed (Wesleyan University Press)Ann Lauterbach, Or to Begin Again (Penguin Books)Carl Phillips, Speak Low (Farrar, Straus and Giroux)Lyrae Van Clief-Stefanon, Open Interval (University of Pittsburgh Press)Keith Waldrop, Transcendental Studies: A Trilogy (University of California Press)
POETRY JUDGES: Mei-mei Berssenbrugge, A. Van Jordan, Cole Swensen, Kevin Young

YOUNG PEOPLE'S LITERATURE

Deborah Heiligman, Charles and Emma: The Darwins’ Leap of Faith (Henry Holt) Phillip Hoose, Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice (Farrar, Straus and Giroux)David Small, Stitches (W. W. Norton & Co.) Laini Taylor, Lips Touch: Three Times (Arthur A. Levine Books/Scholastic) Rita Williams-Garcia, Jumped (HarperTeen/HarperCollins)
YOUNG PEOPLE'S LITERATURE JUDGES: Kathi Appelt, Coe Booth, Carolyn Coman, Nancy Werlin, Gene Luen Yang

DISTINGUISHED CONTRIBUTION TO AMERICAN LETTERS
Gore Vidal

LITERARIAN AWARD
Dave Eggers

STATS - In 2009, 193 publishers submitted 1,129 books for the 2009 National Book Awards.
The total number of books by genre:
Fiction, 236
Nonfiction, 481
Poetry, 161
Young People's Lit., 251

More information can be found at: http://www.nationalbook.org/

Digital Downloads Are Here!

2009-10-16T10:38:00.000-07:00

A recent article in the New York Times reports how libraries are attracting tech-savvy users by providing audiobooks and e-books through digital lending (the entire article can be found here). Here at the Henderson Library District, we offer downloadable audiobooks, eBooks, and videos for all Henderson library users. Visit our site today at http://www.mypubliclibrary.com/digitaldownloads for a complete look at our collection!

October is Computer Learning Month!

2009-10-16T10:06:00.000-07:00

October may almost be over, but don't forget about all of the computer resources now available at the Green Valley Library. In addition to our computer lab with over 25 terminals available to the public, we also offer a variety of computer classes for first-time users as well as for those looking to sharpen their tech skills. Visit our events calendar here to learn more and to register for upcoming classes!

Reading for a Record!

2009-10-14T12:51:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone who participated in youth services event, Read for the Record (http://www.readfortherecord.org/), sponsored by the Jumpstart organization, where children across the globe read Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar on the same day, October 8, 2009, in order to break a world record for the largest shared reading experience.

This is our first year working with Jumpstart in helping to promote awareness for at-risk preschool children. The program addresses the importance of literacy, social, and emotional skills so that every child can enter school prepared to learn!

This year our library district helped set the world record with other cities across the country. HDPL read to a total of 117 participants!! Great Job and many thanks to all of our parents, teachers, librarians, and teen volunteers!

The Nobel Prize in Literature 2009

2009-10-12T09:52:00.000-07:00

This year's Nobel Prize winner for Literature is Germany's Herta Müller. You can find out more about this outstanding author and a bibliography her work by visiting our Biography Resource Center located on our database page. The link is:

http://www.mypubliclibrary.com/research/all_databases.html

Joy of Liberace!

2009-10-10T15:40:00.000-07:00

Michael and Karan Feder, local Henderson residents and the authors of Joy of Liberace: Retro Recipes from America's Kitschiest Kitchen, gave a fabulous presentation on Liberace and his love of cooking. Afterwards, we were entertained by a live piano performance by Rebecca Olschewski and enjoyed yummy cookies courtesy of Carluccio's Tivoli Gardens, which was originally owned by Liberace himself! Food, music and feather boas -- what a fun way to spend the afternoon!

One Book Henderson Goes Global!

2009-10-08T08:58:00.000-07:00

I struck up a conversation with a pilot on a recent flight back from New York. During the course of the conversation, I learned that he was an avid runner, hiker, and cyclist. I told him about our latest One Book Henderson project and offered to send him a copy of Ultra Marathon Man. The deal was that he's to send me pictures of where he takes the book. Above is the first picture taken at Anchorage on Sept 29th. Bill's review of the book states:

"What an inspiring story. I have never before read a book that length in one sitting. Thank you so much for sending me the copy. I am setting hiking and biking goals for next year because of this great read. If you see Dean pass my thanks on to him. Photo taken on coastal trail in Anchorage, AK. Always a nice run or walk after a long flight."

So has Ultra Marathon Man inspired anything new in your workout routine? Be sure to read the book and attend Dean Karnazes' talk on October 17 @ 6:30. The talk be held at:

Henderson Pavilion

200 S. Green Valley Parkway

Henderson, NV

(This is a ticketed event. Please pick up your free ticket at any HDPL location.)

Check back here to find out where Pilot Bill takes Ultra Marathon Man next!

Hispanic Heritage Month Book Display

2009-10-07T10:41:00.000-07:00

Stop by our new book display highlighting Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15th - Oct. 15th).

Discover information on the Hispanic culture, art, food, & history. Check out the literature from well-known Hispanic authors too!! And our collection of Spanish publications shouldn't be missed!! There's always lot's to learn at the Green Valley Library!

Have You BYKI'd Yet?

2009-10-06T11:50:00.000-07:00

Have you tried BYKI yet? BYKI (Before You Know It) is our new language database. It offers instruction on over 70 languages. Our databases are available at:

http://www.mypubliclibrary.com/research/all_databases.html

We will be offering two training sessions for the public:

Tuesday, November 10 @ 1PM and Wednesday, November 18 @ 6:30 PM.

New York Times Great Children's Read

2009-10-05T14:56:00.000-07:00

The New York Times held their 3rd Annual "Great Children's Read" event in NY this past weekend. With a little help from librarians from New York, Brooklyn, and Queens Public Libraries, they published a list favorite read-aloud stories for children 3 to 8 years old. The list can be found at:

http://www.nytimes.whsites.net/greatread/stories.html

Stop by the library and pick up one of these books tonight!

Fancy Nancy Party!

2009-10-05T13:21:00.000-07:00

On October 2, Fancy Nancy fans enjoyed stories, spectacular ( a fancy word for great!) treats, and posh activities!!

Overlooked Books

2009-10-05T10:01:00.000-07:00

I came across a blog posting about great books that aren't being read. The reason being that they have been overshadowed by Dan Brown and other authors.

http://www.good.is/post/the-dan-brown-diversion/?gt1=48001

Have you read any of these books?

Arts Alive!

2009-10-02T09:59:00.000-07:00

Keep the Arts Alive! This event will be a night of art, poetry, music and coffee. It will include an art exhibitition by local artists, poetry readings, DJ spinning lounge music, and free coffee.

The Las Vegas Poets Organization http://www.lasvegaspoets.org/ created a banner on their website promoting this program. If you click on the banner, it will take you to the Las Vegas Poets Meetup website http://www.meetup.com/lasvegaspoets/. Here you can RSVP for the Arts Alive! event and sign up for future Las Vegas Poetry readings.

If you would like more information about the Arts Alive! program, please email Rachelle at rrsmith@hdpl.org.

Julie Austin @ the Library!

2009-10-01T12:57:00.000-07:00

She’s lively and lovely, funny and fun, a fountain of knowledge on education, music and more. She’s children’s performer Julie Austin, renowned for her popular kids’ songs and early childhood workshops, who hosted a family concert on Saturday, Sept. 26 for both the Green Valley and Galleria libraries.

Julie’s concerts got kids moving, thinking, singing and signing -- which Julie incorporates through a combination of sign language and gestures called “sign mime.” Her performances always include such educational aspects as different languages and question-and-answer involvement to stimulate the child mind. It makes sense when you learn that Julie not only has an undergraduate degree in Musical Performance but also a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Julie’s special training includes High Scope Training of Teacher’s Training and she’s received numerous awards for her CDs such as the National Parent’s Choice Silver Honor’s Award for “Fandagumbo” -- a collection of self-written song favorites.

Various Julie Austin songs have already been incorporated in Henderson Libraries story times before, such as her “Everybody Says Hello,” at the beginning of the Galleria Library’s Summertime Tales this past June, July and August.

Youth Services staff members from Galleria, Green Valley, Paseo Verde , Gibson and Malcolm libraries in fact had the opportunity to participate in one of Julie’s training workshops the Friday before her concerts to learn more about how to utilize different kinds of music, stories and songs in library programs. Julie got the adults moving, thinking, singing and signing just as much as the kids!

For more information about Julie Austin, visit http://www.julieaustin.com/.

Help Us Help You-Take Our Survey

2009-10-01T10:49:00.000-07:00

Please help us enhance our services by taking our quick patron survey. The survey can be found at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=azIjvzsdRwduJSc9gRUhvQ_3d_3d

Thanks!

Reference USA

2009-09-30T11:41:00.000-07:00

Have you tried Reference USA? It's a database available through the Henderson Libraries at:

http://www.mypubliclibrary.com/research/all_databases.html

Who uses Reference USA?

Small Business Owners and Entreprenuers who want to conduct market research.
Job Seekers who want to locate and research companies they want to work for.
Students who want to find articles for research on businesses.
Movers who want to find schools, places of worship, childcare, doctors, and other services.
Continuing Education Students who need research information directly related to their careers.

Banned Books Week: Sept. 26th - Oct. 3rd

2009-09-26T10:00:00.000-07:00

Take a look at our new book display!

Banned Books is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment.

Banned Books Week highlights the benefits of free and open access to information while also drawing attention to the harms of censorship.

For more information on Banned Books Week visit the American Library Association website at http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/bannedbooksweek/index.cfm

Check Out Our Downloadable Audiobooks and Ebooks from Overdrive!

2009-09-25T13:51:00.000-07:00

Free downloadable books are available from the Henderson Libraries! Our downloadable service allows you to check out and download audiobooks and eBooks anytime, anywhere. To view the collection, visit http://www.mypubliclibrary.com/digitaldownloads/index.html.

What is Digital Media?
We offer two types of digital books: Audiobooks and eBooks. An audiobook is a recorded reading of a book that can be enjoyed on a Windows or Mac computer and transferred to supported devices. You can also burn many titles to CD to enjoy in the car. An eBook is a text-based title that can be read on your Windows or Mac computer, Smartphone, Palm OS device, or PocketPC. Digital music and video can be downloaded to a personal PC and enjoyed at home or transferred to supported devices.

How it Works
Simply install the free software from our “Virtual Branch” website, then browse the collection of bestselling and classic fiction and non-fiction. You can check out titles using your library card and download to a home computer or laptop. At the end of the lending period, titles automatically expire and are returned to the collection. There are no late fees!
Visit our website today: http://www.mypubliclibrary.com/digitaldownloads/index.html.

Please stop in to see us if you have any questions!

60 Days to better Health- Fast Food Alternatives

2009-09-22T15:24:00.000-07:00

Monday September 21st - 7:00 p.m. - Fast Food Alternatives

We are a fast food nation no more!

We had 31 health enthusiast join us at the Green Valley Library in learning new ways to prepare our favorite fast foods at home with a fraction of the calories and fat.

We had Ellen Schwarz from Trader Joe's come in and speak about calories in fast foods and also talked about paying organic made foods.

We called it a night with Burgers and fries, healthy style. We had Turkey and Buffalo Burgers with baked Garlic Fries which have half of the calories of most fast food restaurants.

Thank you to all of you who participated.

Business Book Club

2009-09-17T10:18:00.000-07:00

Come join our Business Book Club. It is a collaborative effort between Green Valley Library and Imagine Marketing of Nevada http://www.imnv.com/. Imagine Marketing is an organization that created the Henderson District Public Libraries logo and is responsible for promoting the district and its programs and activities. The Business Book Club will meet the 1st Tuesday of each month, 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm, in the Green Valley Library Conference Room. Please contact the Green Valley Library to sign up, 207-4261.

The Business Book Club meeting will be on Tuesday, October 6. We will be discussing “E-Myth Revisited” by Michael E. Gerber.

In this first new and totally revised edition of the over two million copy bestseller, The E-Myth, Michael Gerber dispels the myths surrounding starting your own business and shows how commonplace assumptions can get in the way of running a business. Next, he walks you through the steps in the life of a business -- from entrepreneurial infancy through adolescent growing pains to the mature entrepreneurial perspective: the guiding light of all businesses that succeed -- and shows how to apply the lessons of franchising to any business, whether it is a franchise or not. Finally, Gerber draws the vital, often overlooked distinction between working on your business and working in your business. After you have read The E-Myth Revisited, you will truly be able to grow your business in a predictable and productive way. ~ Amazon.com

60 days to Better Health- Kick Off!

2009-09-15T14:59:00.000-07:00

Monday September 14th - 7:00 p.m. we officially started

"60 days to better health"

Gina Traficant, a nutrition coach at Club Sport Green Valley spoke in front of a crowd of 33 eager health wise listeners.

Trader Joe's provided meats and cheeses on crackers and also celery and carrot sticks with 4 different kinds of healthy yet tasty dips.

Gina touched on several topics from nutrition and eating right to exercising and even demonstrating stretches and easy exercises you can do at home.

All in all the kick-off seemed to be a success!

Thank you to all who participated.

Amish Romance Novels in the Wall Street Journal

2009-09-09T11:39:00.001-07:00

The Wall Street Journal had an article today on romance novels set in the Amish community of Pennsylvania:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125244227154093575.html

Some of the notable authors mentioned in the article include Beveley Lewis and Cindy Woodsmall.

Future of Libraries

2009-09-04T12:16:00.000-07:00

CNN.com ran an interesting article about the future of libraries:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/09/04/future.library.technology/index.html

It addresses such timely issues as the librarian profession, library 2.0, and funding concerns. Don't worry the brick and mortar library is alive and well!

Fall Book Preview in USA Today

2009-09-03T09:05:00.000-07:00

Thursday's edition of USA Today had a great article on upcoming books. The article can be found online at:

http://www.usatoday.com/life/books/news/2009-09-02-fall-books-main_N.htm

The article includes links to critics top choices and interactive calendar so you can track your favorite books. Be sure to go to our catalog at http://hawk.hdpl.org/catalog/default.aspx to reserve the latest book by your favorite authors!

Library Card Signup Month

2009-09-02T11:26:00.000-07:00

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Green Valley Library wants to make sure that all children in Nevada have the smartest card of all – a library card. That's why we have created the biggest Henderson Library Card ever, and have hung it above our Help Desk.

Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school and are more likely to continue to use the library as a source of lifetime learning.

“A library card has always been the most important school supply of all,” say The Staff at the Green Valley Library. “Kids can come to the library to get homework help and check out books, but they can also play games, check out music, books and DVDs and use the Internet to help make after school life fun. There’s a lot happening at Green Valley Library, and the best part for both kids and parents is that it’s all free with a library card.”

Getting a library card is easy. Learn how at: http://www.mypubliclibrary.com/librarycard/cardbasics.html

Observed since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month is a time when the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country remind parents that a library card is the most important school supply of all.

For more information on how to sign up for a library card, visit any Henderson Library located at: http://www.mypubliclibrary.com/contact/locations.html The Green Valley Library is located at 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, call 207-4260 or visit the library online at www.mypubliclibrary.com

Creative Book Displays

2009-09-01T14:14:00.000-07:00

There's always something fun to be found at the library!

Today we have a new Book Display called Creative Crafts. Choose from an assortment of books highlighting the creative arts such as learning how to make a necklace from natural stones or how to remake crafts from reused materials in your house.

This is just one of the many Book Displays that our staff has created for you. We hope that you'll find topics that inspire you!!

Silverado Ranch Community Fair

2009-08-29T12:05:00.000-07:00

Today, Saturday August 29th visit the folks from the Green Valley Library at the Silver Ranch Community Fair. It's taking place until 2pm & it's located on the corner of Eastern & Silverado Ranch at 9771 S. Eastern (across from the Target shopping center).

Stop by for free food & be sure to get information on all of the exciting programs we offer here at the Green Valley Library!!!

Next United Blood Services Drive at Green Valley

2009-08-27T12:35:00.000-07:00

Mark your calendars now and plan to donate at our next blood drive! It will take place on Saturday, September 19 from 10AM to 3PM in our programming room. Walk-ins are welcome, but you can register at www.bloodhero.com (sponsor code: greenvalleylibrary) or call 562-2166. All donors will receive a movie ticket to any Regal Cinema location.

What Obama's reading on the Vineyard

2009-08-24T18:59:00.000-07:00

Full list according to the White House:

"The Way Home" by George Pelecanos
"Hot, Flat, and Crowded" by Thomas Friedman
"Lush Life" by Richard Price
"Plainsong" by Kent Haruf
"John Adams" by David McCullough

What are you reading this summer?

2009-08-24T18:35:00.000-07:00

Each year, CSPAN's Book TV asks the question, "What are you reading this summer?" Find out what several legislators, journalists, and others are reading at http://www.booktv.org/Series/SR09/Summer-Reading-2009.aspx

Pat's Lego Cake

2009-08-22T10:02:00.000-07:00

Check out the cool lego cake Pat made for Family Night at the Library! Great job, Pat!