Zero to Three, a national nonprofit organization aimed at improving the lives of children from birth to age three, has an online article about helping young children develop an interest in literacy.  Although the title sounds similar to my last blog post,  the Zero to Three article focuses more on… Readmore…

“Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food” by Paul Greenberg  333.956 GR (also eBook, downloadable audiobook)

In between self-deprecating, humorous personal anecdotes Greenberg portrays a very serious depletion of four types of fish from all the oceans and seas.  They have dominated our mode… Readmore…

“The Memory of Love” by Aminatta Forna, available from Rivershare libraries

I don’t remember where or when I first heard of this book, but I remember thinking that I would love it. As it turns out, I was right.

Shortly after the end of hostilities, psychologist Adrian Lockheart travels from hi… Readmore…

The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett

The Light Fantastic continues the adventures of Rincewind and Twoflowers that began in The Color of Magic. This time Discworld is threatened by a new red star that is growing larger everyday.

Readers may recall that Discworld is a flat world held aloft … Readmore…

“Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” by Amy Chua (306.8743 CH also available as an ebook checkout)

Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase “Tiger Mom” in the past two years when describing a demanding parenting style. If so, it is because of this book. Amy Chua is the the daughter of Chinese Immigrants wh… Readmore…

The Foundation has been working on signage to allow visitors to understand the extraordinary features of this very special place,  known as Faye’s Field.  The first sign will describe the space, give a brief bio of Faye along with a picture and then also include a sketch of the space showing whe… Readmore…

The Fountains has a history of helping the Library and this year has been no exception.  Besides sponsoring the Digital Signs in our lobby and at the circulation desk, they are also sponsoring this years’ Adult Winter Reading Program!  We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with the F… Readmore…