MORRISVILLE LIBRARY NEWS October 4, 2002
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The fall calendar is starting to fill in quickly at the library.
On Wednesday, October 8th, the Chenango Water Exercise Group
will give a presentation and show a short video at 7 p.m. in
the program room. If you think aquatic exercise might be just
the thing for you, come in and see what this successful group
has to offer.
On Monday, October 14th, the library will be closed for Columbus
Day, but at 10:30 on Tuesday morning (the 15th), Grandma B. will
have a Pre-School Story Hour on the topic of "Books and
Libraries". Other story hours in the series will be held
on October 22, 29 and November 12.
In the program room, there is a great exhibit of art work by
local resident, Andrew McPherson; his oil paintings are for sale
to benefit the library. What a good idea for a decoration for
your home or as a holiday gift for someone!
Coming up before long is the beginning of the Adult Book Talk
series for this season. On Friday, November 1st, Professor Roxanna
Pisiak will facilitate a discussion of Susan Vreeland's Girl
in Hyacinth Blue. This novel narrates moments in the lives of
eight people deeply moved and changed by a beautiful Vermeer
painting. Copies are now available for sign-out at the circulation
desk. Do something new this fall; take part in the Book Talk
series and enjoy sharing ideas about some great books with others
who also enjoyed them.
Applications for membership in the Friends of the Library are
available at the circulation desk and on the library's website
as well. Consider joining this group that supports the library
in so many ways (including the new copier and the new roof!).
Also pick up a pre-printed postcard urging Governor Pataki to
support more state aid for New York State public libraries; just
sign it, put on a stamp, and send it out to support your library.
Thanks to some generous donations, we have some new books to
report. Unholy Wars by John Cooley analyzes the recent developments
resulting from the 1980s alliance between the United States and
Islamic nations, focusing on Osama Bin Laden, the emergence of
the Taliban, and the violence resulting from Afghani conflicts.
Arab Nationalism:Between Islam and the Nation-State by Bassam
Tibi gives the history of the Arab Nationalist movement.
Austerlitz by W.G. Sebald is set in various train stations across
Europe and chronicles a series of conversations that take place
over thirty years between the unnamed narrator and (Austerlitz)
whom the narrator first encounters in the main train station
in Belgium. The Darwin Awards by Wendy Northcutt are weird and
sometimes hilarious stories (not urban legends) about just-plain-stupid
folks who are killed (or sometimes just injured) through their
own stupidity. This is based on her premise that these fools
have done the human race a favor by removing themselves from
the gene pool. The Travel Detective by the Today show travel
editor, Peter Greenberg gives many entertaining tales as well
as insider secrets on how to get the lowest fare, make plane
reservations, get the best airplane seat, negotiate the best
hotel room deals, and much more. Views from on High by John Freeman
gives all kinds of information about fire tower trails in the
Adirondacks and Catskills. The Last Real People by Joseph LaPointe
tells the stories of several interesting, if unconventional,
people who live in the Adirondack region, around Newcomb and
Long Lake.
If you can't get to the Adirondacks to enjoy the beautiful fall
colors and crisp breezes, sign out one of these books and read
about the Adirondacks, or take out any of the wonderful books,
videos, CD's magazines and events we have to offer.
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October 4, 2002