Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Let's Talk About It starts TONIGHT!

join us tonight at 7pm for our adult discussion of
The Bridge to Terabithia
by Katherine Patterson


don't have the books yet?
we have a few sets of the books left. hurry in
to the library and get yours today at the 3rd floor desk!

next discussion is October 7 at 7pm for Charlotte's Web by EB White

Friday, September 19, 2008

Just in case you haven't heard....

Oprah has announced that her
newest book club title is

The Story of
Edgar Sawtelle
This riveting saga of an American family captures the deep and ancient alliance between humans and dogs, and the power of fate through one boy's epic journey into the wild.

we have a waiting list, but have ordered several more copies. give us a call, and let us put it on hold for you--or go on-line and reserve!

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

i'm sure you've all been waiting with bated breath for the prizes to be announced, right?!

first, i want to thank each and everyone of you who read with us this summer...
all 630 of you

the number of you just signed-up amazed me--far exceeded my hopes for the program and by far surpassed the previous years' programs! yea for you!

with that all said... here are the winners:

the Stonefly Prize
ALAN GUNN
The Brethren by John Grisham
good for one day of guided fishing with South Fork Outfitters

the LadyBug Prize
LAURA TOLLE
The Atonement Child by Francine Rivers
a complete day at the Essence of You Day Spa

the Katydid Prizes
CURRIN SESSIONS
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
8gb ipod nano

and

KAITLYN LUCAS
Marley and Me by John Grogan
8gb ipod nano

the Cricket Prizes
CHRISTINE HARRIS
Fablehaven: Grip of the Shadow Plague by Brandon Mull
1gb ipod shuffle

and

KAYLEE WARD
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
1gb ipod shuffle

you can pick up your prizes at the Idaho Falls Public Library--just ask for me (Jenniffer) Monday thru Thursday (and Tuesday evenings) or call me and we can arrange a "pick-up"!

congratulations to all of you!

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Let's Talk About It


Not Only for Children!

Join us this Fall while we revisit some childhood classics and look at them with our adult perspectives. You might discover something you missed or rediscover a beloved book!


September 23 @ 7pm
Bridge to Terabithia
by Katherine Paterson

October 7 @ 7pm
Charlotte's Web
by E.B. White

October 21 @ 7pm
I Am the Cheese
by Robert Cormier

November 4 @ 7pm
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
by Mildred Taylor

November 18 @ 7pm
The Wind in the Willows
by Kenneth Grahame

the books aren't here YET, but as soon as they arrive, they will be available for check out at the 3rd floor desk. please keep checking the blog for the arrival details.


see you in the library!