If you haven't received your economic stimulus payment yet, you can visit the IRS site to see when you can expect to receive it.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Chapbook
I first heard the term "chapbook" when local poet Melissa Crowe came to the library to read from her recent chapbook, Cirque du Creve-Coeur.
It is defined as "a small book containing ballads, poems, tales, or tracts" by Merriam-Webster online dictionary.
It is defined as "a small book containing ballads, poems, tales, or tracts" by Merriam-Webster online dictionary.
Melissa's work fits the definition just fine. It is a beautiful collection in a small book of her poems. The cover art is by Lara Cannon. The work is published by Dancing Girl Press which is an indie publisher founded in 2004 to publish and promote the work of women poets through chapbooks, journals, and anthologies. We have Melissa's chapbook in the library, so stop in to read some wonderful poetry and to see a chapbook.
University of South Carolina Special Collections
What is a Chapbook?
Lilly Library Indiana University Sample Chapbooks
Elizabeth Nesbitt Room Chapbook Collection
University of Pittsburgh
What is a Chapbook?
Lilly Library Indiana University Sample Chapbooks
Elizabeth Nesbitt Room Chapbook Collection
University of Pittsburgh
Saturday, July 5, 2008
License to Read
If you enjoy either the James Bond films or the original books by Ian Fleming, you may want to read the new James Bond novel by author Sebastian Faulks. Devil May Care was released on May 28, 2008 to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the birth of author Ian Fleming (May 28, 1908 - August 12, 1964). While reviews have been mixed, I enjoyed it and thought it had everything you need for a James Bond story.
In addition to his Bond novels, Ian Fleming also wrote Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Counselor: A Life At the Edge of History
From the new non-fiction shelfTed Sorensen's memoir, Counselor, provides an inside glimpse into the Kennedy years as he recounts his experience as legislative assistant, speechwriter, advisor, and Special Counsel to the President.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Happy 4th of July!
The library is closed today (Friday, 7/4/08) and will reopen on Saturday at 9am.
Happy 4th of July! Enjoy your holiday weekend.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Read the Book and See the Film
Jon Krakauer's book, Into the Wild, was a bestseller back in 1996. I remember reading and enjoying it when it first came out. Now you can read the book and see the movie. We just received the DVD Into the Wild. Sean Penn directed the film and wrote the screenplay. Whether you choose the film, book, or both, you'll enjoy the experience. Best of all, it will be free. Create a great summer weekend by reading outside and then watching the movie inside. Free summer entertainment at its best and you can find it at your library.
Calling all Volunteers
We are looking for people to volunteer on July 19 & 20 for the book/bake sale at the library. If you can donate some time to the library, we could use help putting books out on tables, sorting books, and assisting in many ways to help make the sale a success.
If you love to bake, we would welcome any baked goods for our bake sale table.
Support your community and support your library! We know you love the library and we need your support to help make this event an annual success.
