New Releases for the Week of February 8th - February 15th

 

FICTION 

- A Woman Unknown by Frances Brody
- Twelve Days by Alex Berenson 
- Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard 
- The Damned by Andrew Pyper
- The Glittering World by Robert Levy
- Crazy Love You by Lisa Unger
- Motive by Jonathan Kellerman
-  The Swimmer by Joakim Zander
- Finding the Worm by Michael Goldblatt
- My Sunshine Away by M O Walsh
- A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler
- The First Wife by Erica Spindler 
- Black Dog Summer by Miranda Sherry
- The Last Time We Say Goodbye by Cynthia Hand
- The Shadow Cabinet by Maureen Johnson
-  All's Fair in Love and Cupcakes by Betsy St. Amont 
- The Highlander Next Door by Janet Chapman
- He's So Fine by Jill Shalvis

 

NON-FICTION

- Theives' Road by Terry Mort
- Madison's Gift by David O. Stewart
- Screening Room by Alan Lightman
- Our Only World by Wendell Berry
 
 



 

New York Times Best Sellers for the Week of February 8th

FICTION (print and E-book)

     1.) The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

     2.) All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

     3.) Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn  

     4.) Burned by Karen Marie Moning

     5.) Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

     6.) Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

     7.) Still Alice by Lisa Genova

     8.) Dark Places Gillian Flynn

     9.) The Escape by David Baldacci

   10.) Gray Mountain by John Grisham

NON-FICTION (print and E-book)

     1.) American Sniper by Chris Kyle 

     2.) Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
     3.) Wild by Cheryl Strayed

     4.) The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brownling
     5.) Clapton by Eric Clapton

     6.) Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

     7.) Yes Please by Amy Poehler

     8.) Killing Patton by Bill O’ Reilly

     9.) God, Guns, Grit and Gravy by Mike Huckabee

   10.) Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell

Library Activites in February

Fall in love with the mystery and intrigue of reading all over again by participating in "Blind Date with a Book" starting February 2nd leading up to Valentine's Day.

REOCCURRING MONTHLY PROGRAMS 

- The Britton Library has treats every Monday from 3 - 5 p.m.

- The newly established Addison Book Club meets the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m.  Engage in conversation about monthly books with other avid readers in the area. 

- Family Storytime takes place every Tuesday morning at 10:30.  The program is for children birth - 3 years old with a caregiver.  Children will enjoy engaging stories and participate in fun song-and-dance activities.  Occasionally there may even be an extra special craft project.

- The Onsted Book Club meets every second Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m.

- There is a monthly board meeting held at the Main Branch every third Tuesday of each month.  These meetings are open to the public.  It is a comfortable place where you can voice your opinions / concerns about the library and its operations. 

- The Lenawee Book Club meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m.

- The Onsted and Deerfield Libraries have treats on Wednesday's from 3 - 5 p.m.  The Clayton Library also has treats every Wednesday starting at 4:30 p.m. 

- The Deerfield Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month to discuss the book of that month.  The discussion starts at 6:30 p.m. and is open to new members and those that love to read and partake in interesting discussions.  

- Onsted Library will have a Storytime on Thursday mornings from 11-11:30 a.m.  The program is for children ages 3 - 5 years old with their provider. 

- The Addison Library has snacks on Friday afternoon from 3 - 5 p.m.

- There is a Scrapbooking and Card Making class every first Saturday of each month at 1 p.m.  The program is for ages 10 and up, and there is a $5.00 fee for materials (if needed).

- The Lenawee Weavers meet the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. - noon.  Weavers of all expertise are encouraged to join.  Get feedback and advice on current projects, or assist someone less skilled than yourself. 

- On the third Saturday of each month, the Lenawee Knitters meet.  The group is a combination of skillsets and ideas; it is a great place for those who love knitting to come and be surrounded by like-souled individuals.  Meetings take place at 1 p.m. until approximately 3 p.m.

- The monthly book sale takes place the fourth Saturday of each month from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.  There are hundreds of books, magazines, VHS tapes / DVDs, as well as puzzles to purchase for $1.00 or less.  Donations for the book sale are also always welcome.



SPECIAL FEBRUARY PROGRAMS

- There will be a special job search workshop on Monday the 2nd at 6 p.m.  The program will be presented by Julie Carr who is a career coach.  Registration is required. 

- The main branch of the library will be having Valentine's Day card and gift making on Saturday the 7th starting at 11 a.m.  The program is for crafters of any age. 

- The Addison Library will be having a Chinese New Year Celebration on Thursday at 3:30 p.m.  There is no age requirement for the activity.  

- Are your mailboxes filled to the brim with magazines that you have no use for?  Do you want a new way to use them and make something beautiful at the same time?  If so, call the library and sign up for our "Recycled Magazine Bowl Craft" night on the 19th.  The class starts at 6:00 p.m.  Registration is required as space and supplies are limited.  

New Releases for the Week of Februray 1st - February 8th

 

FICTION 

- The Language of Hoofbeats by Catherine Ryan Hyde
- The Look of Love by Sarah Jio
- Murder Tightly Knit by Vannetta Chapman
- The Betrayed by Heather Graham 
- Life is Sweet by Elizabeth Bass
- A Place Called Harmony by Jodi Thomas
- There Will be Better Days by Elizabeth Waite
- Hidden Agenda by Lisa Harris
- Letters to my Daughter's Killer by Cath Staincliffe 
- In the Woods by Merry Jones
- Bet Your Life by Jane Casey
- City of Savages by Lee Kelly
- Soulprint by Megan Miranda 
- The Question of Miracles by Elana K Arnold
- Trigger Warning (collection) by Neil Gaiman
- Twisted Innocence by Terri Blackstock and David Lambert

NON-FICTION

- What Days are For by Robert Dessaix
- Barely Composed (poems) by Alice Fulton
- Love and Lies by Clancy Martin
- More than Happy:  The Wisdom of Amish Parenting by Serena B Miller 
- Beyond the Call by Jeremy Dronfield and Lee Trimble
- How to be a Husband by Tim Dowling 
- Where is the White House by Megan Stine


 

New York Times Best Sellers for the Week of February 1st

FICTION (print and E-book)

     1.) The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

     2.) Saint Odd by Dean Koontz

     3.) Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn  

     4.) All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

     5.) Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty 

     6.) Cold Cold Heart by Tami Hoag

     7.) Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

     8.) Still Alice by Lisa Genova

     9.) Fatal Scandal by Marie Force

   10.) Gray Mountain by John Grisham

NON-FICTION (print and E-book)

     1.) American Sniper by Chris Kyle 

     2.) Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
     3.) Wild by Cheryl Strayed

     4.) The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brownling
     5.) Ghost Boy by Martin Pistorius 

     6.) Yes Please by Amy Poehler 

     7.) Killing Patton by Bill O’ Reilly

     8.) Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

     9.) America's Bitter Pill by Stephen Brill

   10.) The Heart of Everything that Is by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin

Black History Month Part 1

THE HISTORY OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

The month of February is dedicated to celebrating the achievements of African-Americans.  Initially what is now referred to as “Black History Month” was celebrated for only a week.  Then, it was known as “Negro History Week” and was created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson.  It was celebrated the second week of the month in conjunction with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln (February 12^th) and Fredrick Douglas (February 14^th); two men who played major and influential parts in the African-American community. 

It wasn’t until 1929 that the week began to be met with greater enthusiasm.  This interest also prompted the creation of black history clubs.  This new wave of African-American celebration garnered interest from school teachers as well as progressive whites.

Students of the Black United group at Kent State University proposed the expansion of African-American History Month in 1969.  The college was the first to celebrate Black History Month the next year; however it wasn’t until the bicentennial of the United States in 1976 that Black History Month became a recognized by the government.  President Gerald Ford gave a speech about this change, saying that American’s need to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”  This is the main focus of Black History Month; to draw awareness to the culture’s endeavors.  

Black History Month continues to be acknowledged in schools, libraries, and communities.  The local library is a great place to visit to learn more about significant dates and important individuals that have shaped the history of Africa-Americans. 

Their influence has left a mark on today’s society.  Throughout the month of February we will take a look at key dates in the history; as well as the men and women whose legacy continues to impact us in 2015. 

information acquired from: 

http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_History_Month 

Get to Know the LDL Staff: Kellie Lee

KELLIE LEE

Library Location:  Clayton Branch

Position at Library: Branch Librarian

Favorite Genre to Read:  Anything by Nicholas Sparks

 What are you Currently Reading?:  Don't Go by Lisa Scottoline

Interesting Facts About Yourself:  I have two sons named Zachary (14) and John Jr (9).  I also volunteer at the After School Program at United Methodist.

3 Books that Have Stuck with You:  
    - Lessons of a Laota by Billy Mills
    - The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks
    - A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks

Favorite Quote:  "You only live once, but if you do it right once is enough."  --Mae West