Fun in January

Christmas is over and in approximatley three days it will be January 1st. The year of 2010. It's weird to say that, 2010, but I need to get used to it because 2009 is almost over. What's not over is all the fun you can have at the library. January is no exception we have a book giveaway, pancake breakfast, Monster's vs. Aliens and so much more.

You can sign up for these program online or you can call the library. To sign up online follow this link: http://host5.evanced.info/lakecounty/evanced/eventcalendar.asp?ag=&et=&dt=mo&df=calendar&cn=0&private=0&ln=ALL

On the left hand side uncheck mark All Locations. Scroll down and check mark Hobart. Click on Find. Now you will see what programs are going on each month. For more information on a program hold the mouse pointer over the program and it will give you more information. If you want to sign up for a program click on it and fill out the form. It's that easy.

For the whole month of January the library will be giving away free books from our booksale room. How can you get a free book? You get a free book by submitting a book review to be published on our Book Nook blog. If interested visit the circulation desk and one of our wonderful clerks will give you the form. You can email the review or attach it to the form. When returned you will receive a free book coupon to use at any time. One entry per person.

Pre-School Story Hour on January 12 and 26 at 1pm or 6pm, children ages 4 and 5.

Mother Goose on the Loose for babies and toddlers, 6 to 23 months, on January 13 and 27 at 10:30am.

Toddler Story Time on January 14 and 28 at 10:30am, children ages 2 and 3.

Chinese New Year Celebration January 14 at 4:30pm for children kindergarten through 3rd grade.

Pancake Breakfast January 16 10am-noon for the whole family.

Evening Movie: Monsters Vs. Aliens January 19 at 6pm for children of all ages.

Tweens Make Origami on January 20 at 4:30pm.

Database of the Month: Value Line Research Center

Last month we learned about Patron Books in Print and this month I'm going to be talking about Value Line Research Center. It's another one of our many databases you can access from the library or from your home computer. To access the databases from home you will need a valid Lake County Public Library card and know your four digit pin number.

This database is actually Novembers. I'm behind but I know you will forgive me. I created a power point presentation to help you navigate Value Line. I focused on how to find the Indexes that we also have in print in the library. So stay home in your pajamas and look up Value Line online. The indexes look just the same as the print. Happy Searching!

Value Line

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Cooking with Julia Child

Have you read Julie Powell's book Julie and Julia: My Year of Cooking Dangerously?

My copy has finally arrived and I can't wait to read about her cooking adventures. I recently found an available copy of the movie sitting on our library shelves and grabbed it greedily. And may I say, the movie was quite enjoyable. Meryl Streep's performance as Julia Child was delightful.

So what I wondered is who else has read the actual book? Was it good? Would you recommend it to others? Care to share your comments? I'd love to hear from others on what you enjoyed or disliked about the book. Has anyone attempted the same task or a similar one? Share that, too!

Six Word Memoirs

Everyone has a story. Can you tell yours in six words? Smith Magazine is asking people just that. They have four books published with peoples six word memoirs. The book I have in front of me is I Can't Keep My Own Secrets Six Word Memoirs by Teens Famous & Obscure. Some are funny and some are heart breaking but all are from real people. If you want to share your own six word memoir go to their website www.smithteens.com or www.smithmag.net to submit it. Mine is Read, Laugh, Love, Eat Good Food. What would yours be?

Candy Land Lane

Once again the Hobart Library is fortunate to have our Christmas tree decorated by members of the Hobart Garden Club. The 2009 theme is based on the Candy Land game.

As an added bonus, the Garden Club donated two Candy Land games to be given away as prizes.

Children, ages 10 and under, may enter to win a game. Entries are available in the library. Deadline to enter is Saturday, December 19. Winners will be notified by phone on Monday, December 21. One boy and one girl will be chosen to win their own Candy Land game.

We hope you will stop by the library to see our tree! Happy Holidays!

Database of the Month: Patron Books in Print

Last month we learned about CollegeSource Online and this month I'm going to be talking about Patron Books in Print. It's another one of our many databases you can access from the library or from your home computer. To access the databases from home you will need a valid Lake County Public Library card and know your four digit pin number.

This database is actually for the month of October. Time just flew by and then it was November. For this database I'm trying something different. I created a power point presentation that will guide you through the Patron Books in Print database.

Patron Books in Print

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Happy Searching and stay tuned for this month's tutorial on Value Line Research Center!

Wings

What would you do if one morning you found a flower blossom in the form of wings on your back?

In the novel Wings by Aprilynne Pike, this phenomenon happens to Laurel, and she realizes that she is not human.

With her new identity, Laurel must defeat the trolls, who could destroy the fairy world. This extraordinary story gives a new meaning to the word 'fairy tale.' It is a refreshing read because the author does not follow the original ideas of fairies. The creatures are life-sized with flower wings instead of the traditional butterfly shape. This story is spiced up with a love triangle which has a surprising ending. Although the completion of the novel does not completely satisfy the reader, it leaves room for a very anticipated sequel.

This review was written by Samantha, a Hobart library volunteer. Do you have books you would like to review? Email them to cdaumer@lakeco.lib.in.us and type Book Review in the subject line.