Off the Shelf
Add a comment (0 comments) | posted by Laura |
Category: Staff Picks
I love the library, because I have always loved the library! Visiting it today, reminds me of walking to the library when I was growing up. I like it today & I like the warm and happy memories it brings. As a junior high and high school student, I volunteered in the school library. I respect and admire the Dewey Decimal system!
Toni from the Amelia Branch
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Category: Library Lovers
I take my sons to the library, we visit the Batavia branch the most. We love utilizing the library's resources, its a wonderful part of the community. The boys head straight to the children's area to pick out books, dvds, and also to play with the toys and blocks. Thank you for making our library such a wonderful place!
Alisa from the Batavia Branch
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Category: Library Lovers
In my opinion, our local library is one of the friendliest and most fun places around! I visit the Miami Township Branch weekly, and I look forward to each visit with enthusiasm and anticipation. The library has such a nice selection of materials, but if I want something the branch does not carry, the staff will work tirelessly to track down the desired information. When we moved to Milford from out of state several years ago, one of the first friends I met was Marlene the librarian. Knowing very few and having two small children, Marlene was such a lifesaver at the time. She was a welcoming and familiar face in what was otherwise often a lonely week. The library and its staff has so much to offer. From reading materials, movies and documentaries, internet, and friendly faces, the library will definitely give everyone something to love.
Kelli from the Milford Branch
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Category: Library Lovers
The staff of CCPL is very friendly and helpful. The library is not so big that you feel lost and not so small that you feel that there is not a very good selection of books. I love the fact that if your branch does not have a book that you are looking for you can easily order it from another branch or source. When I was a Freshmen in High School I read a book called God Is My Copilot for a book report. I liked the book so much that I wanted to read it again but they did not have it at the library. I inquired about the book and they checked for me and it was not at any of the other branches but they found it for me from another source and ordered it in. I also love the fact that you have the biggest selection of l arge print books. I have trouble reading small print and with the large print I do not have to squint anymore and can still have the enjoyment of reading a good book.
Michael from the Milford Branch
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Category: Library Lovers
The month of February Can be awfully scary
Filled with snow, ice and sleet
Frozen face, hands and feet.
It’s so hard to stay warm
Or even dream of the charm
Of a lush early spring
Chirping birds on the wing.
But the Public Library Is a really good fairy!
She brings life to the room
As she drives off the gloom.
So generous with herself-
Offerings on every shelf.
With one come-hither look
Wow! I'm reading a book!
Soon I’m lost in the heat
Of a southern retreat.
Now the world’s bright and sunny A
nd magically funny.
Sometimes it’s mysterious
Or factually serious
I am transported away
From this cold dreary day.
Yippee yee, yippee yay!
Nancy from Williamsburg
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Category: Library Lovers
I love that the librarians here are so helpful and encourage me to read new authors. Thank you to all the librarians that work so hard to make our experience so rewarding!
Carol from the Bethel Branch
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Category: Library Lovers
The American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books, audiobooks, and video for children and young adults; the winners included:
- When You Reach Me by Rececca Stead won the John Newbery Medal for most outstanding contribution to children’s literature.
- The Lion & the Mouse By Jerry Pinkney Randolph won the Caldecott Medal for most distinguished American picture book for children.
- Going Bovine by Libba Bray won the Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults.
- Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and My People illustrated by Charles R. Smith, Jr. won the Coretta Scott King Book Award recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults.
Check out the entire list of award winners. Also take a look at YALSA's Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults as well as the Library Journal's list of Best Graphic Novels 2009.
Add a comment (0 comments) | posted by Laura |
Categories: Awards, Books
NoveList is your one-stop destination for all things fiction! This versatile tool offers a multitude of resources for readers of all ages, including author biographies, award winner lists, book discussion guides, booktalks, curricular connections, and more.
One favorite use of this resource is finding author read-alikes. For selected authors, typing the name of the author into the search box yields a list of authors who write similar works. This is perfect for folks who are looking for their next read but aren’t sure what to choose. The various feature articles are yet another unique benefit of NoveList. Written by librarians across the country, these feature articles are full of reading recommendations for virtually all tastes, interests, and levels.
NoveList is the perfect resource for teachers, parents, bibliophiles, and reluctant readers alike. It can be found on our Research and Homework database page, along with many of our other databases. As always, if you have questions about this e-resource, consult a librarian.
Add a comment (0 comments) | posted by Katie |
Category: Reference
CCPL now has an Amazon wishlist. When you purchase an item from the list, it's sent directly to the Library and added to our collection.
Your support is important. According to Holly Varley, the Collection Development Manager, "Due to state cuts, our budget for books is less than half of what it was last year. A donation from this list supports local authors and illustrators, while providing our community with local interest titles that we may not be able to purchase otherwise."
Add a comment (0 comments) | posted by Laura |
Category: Library News
Our family is new to the area, and we've been pleasantly surprised by the services and books/movies available to us at our Milford branch! I am eager to start the literacy kits with our 2 year old. We are also learning to use the online features of the library, and they are great too! I love the "2009 book favorites" compiled by library staff members. We LOVE the library!!!
Add a comment (0 comments) | posted by Allison |
Category: Library Lovers