This month, the library’s Great Books group will be discussing George Bernard Shaw’s Major Barbara. Bev Jirsa, the coordinator, says, “The wit may remind you of Oscar Wilde or P. G. Wodehouse, but what about the underlying message? Does Shaw really mean that arms manufacturers are morally superior to the Salvation Army?” The meeting is [...]
YABOB stands for Young Adult Battle of the Books and it is in full swing right now! Area middle schools put together Battle teams. The teams are coached by school librarians, teachers, or parent volunteers. These teams come to the library and engage in a game show style Battle of the Books. Each year the [...]
The temperature outside has dropped noticeably and my apartment now has heat. I’ve also noticed that when I come inside I’m depositing little brown and yellow leaves in the hallway and kitchen! I just read the new book by award-winning children’s author, Kevin Henkes. Old Bear is a wonderful book to share with young children right [...]