Monthly Archives: February 2020

An Invitation for Collections

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Merriam-Webster defines “Collection” as “something collected – especially: an accumulation of objects gathered for study, comparison, or exhibition or as a hobby.” 

Another definition would be “the act or process of getting things from different places and bringing them together.” 

“A collection of interesting or beautiful objects brought together in order to show or study them as a hobby” would be another definition. 

A collection can be anything – stamps, rocks, seashells, hats, baseball memorabilia, Legos or antiques. 

Do you have a collection that you would like to share with the library and our patrons? We would love to display your items for a month. We have two display cases in the foyer as you walk in the front doors, plus an additional display case by the front desk.

Please contact Jan Ridenour at 330-343-6123 at the library if you are interested and would like to book a month to show off your hobby! Kids’ collections are always welcome.

We have exhibited pottery, 3-D print items, decorated eggs, glass shoes, old photos, vintage purses and gloves, historic fire department items, folk art, cork screws – just to name a few. Let yours be the next! 

lego collection in display case
LEGO Collection

-Jan, Library Assistant

Book Quotes

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Can You Guess Which Books these Quotes Belong to?

“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”

“After all, what’s a life, anyway? We’re born, we live a little while, we die.”

“And Max, the king of all wild things, was lonely and wanted to be where someone loved him best of all.”

“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”

“Daughter of Eve from the far land of Spare Oom where eternal summer reigns around the bright city of War Drobe, how would it be if you came and had tea with me?”

“You is kind. You is smart. You is important.”

“I hope she’ll be a fool — that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool.”

Have your guesses? Scroll down for the answers!


Answers

Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice: A Book-to-Table Classic (Puffin Plated)

“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin

“After all, what’s a life, anyway? We’re born, we live a little while, we die.” Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White

Where the Wild Things Are

“And Max, the king of all wild things, was lonely and wanted to be where someone loved him best of all.” Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” Animal Farm by George Orwell

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 1) by C. S. Lewis (2002-03-05)

“Daughter of Eve from the far land of Spare Oom where eternal summer reigns around the bright city of War Drobe, how would it be if you came and had tea with me?” The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

“You is kind. You is smart. You is important.” The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Great Gatsby

“I hope she’ll be a fool — that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool.” The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

-Mallory Thompson, Librarian

It’s No Mystery!

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When I was a young girl, my favorite books were mysteries. I read Carolyn Keene’s Nancy Drew books. I loved searching for the clues and trying to decide “who dunnit.” It was fun to read the Encyclopedia Brown series and solve the puzzles.

So it’s no mystery that I continue to read mystery and suspense novels, although the characters and plots are a little more challenging.

Some of my favorite authors now are James Patterson, Louise Penny, David Baldacci, and Mary Higgins Clark, to name only a few.

I encourage you to pick up one of these and try it! You might just fall in love! After all, it is Valentine’s Day!

-Roxanne, Library Assistant

Happy Ukulele 2

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In the two years that I’ve been playing the ukulele, there is one thing that I know for certain: the ukulele is just a happy instrument.

Before I even purchased my ukulele, I had read reviews that stated this same thing. When you pick up a ukulele, you just can’t help but get a little happier. And when you play, it’s nearly impossible not to smile.

I was very skeptical. Then I got my ukulele.

From the first time tuning it to playing Christmas songs at the recent Very Merry Ukulele programs at the Library, I have found more joy from playing the ukulele than I could have imagined. Simply strumming, I immediately relax. And when I’m playing a song, I forget that I can’t sing and just sing all the louder for it.

My favorite songs to play include “Stand by Me,” by Ben E. King “Let it Be,” by the Beatles and “I’m Yours,” by Jason Mraz. I also just really love messing around and usually end up playing random chords in the Island Strum (down, down, up, up, down, up).

Liz playing ukulele

Looking to get started with Ukulele? Check out these resources:

-Liz Strauss, Teen/Outreach Services Manager