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"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." Martin Luther King, Jr., Speech at Civil Rights March on Washington, August 28, 1963
"I refuse to accept the idea that the "isness" of man's present nature makes him morally incapable of reaching up for the "oughtness" that forever confronts him." Martin Luther King, Jr., Speech accepting the Nobel Peace Prize, December 11, 1964
Martin Luther King, Jr., an American clergyman, activist and prominent leader in the African-American civil rights movement was born January 15th, 1929. In 1964, he became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Here are some books about him that are available through the Crawford County Library System.
Bearing the Cross: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference by David Garrow
Alma Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction - 323.4 GAR
My Brother Martin: A sister remembers growing up with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Christine King Farris
Alma Public Library - Juvenile Non-Fiction - J 323 FAR
To the Mountaintop: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s sacred mission to save America, 1955-1968. by Stewart Burns
Van Buren Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction - 92 KING
I May Not Get There With You: the true Martin Luther King, Jr. by Michael Dyson
Alma Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction - 323 DYS
There are also many biographies of Martin Luther King, Jr. that can be found in the 92 Biography section in both Adult and Juvenile Non-Fiction at all of our libraries. The titles listed above are just a sampling of what is available. Please call or come by to see what is at your local library!
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As we start the New Year, here are 10 books with Ten (10) in the title to help celebrate 2010! As always you can place a hold on a book online, by phone or by coming in!
The 10 Conversations You Must Have Before Getting Married (And How to Have Them) by Dr.Guy Grenier
Van Buren Public Library: Adult Non-Fiction- 646.7 GRE
10 Little Rubber Ducks by Eric Carle. When a storm strikes a cargo ship, ten rubber ducks are tossed overboard and swept off in ten different directions. Based on a factual incident.
Alma, Cedarville, Mountainburg, Mulberry and Van Buren Public Libraries: Easy Collection - E CARLE
Mama Rock's Rules: Ten Lessons for Raising a Houseful of Successful Children by Rose Rock. Rose Rock has raised 10 children in addition to caring for 17 foster children in her 40-plus years as a mother. As one who does not shy away from hard conversations, Rose isn't afraid to present strong ideas about boundaries, discipline, choices, and consequences. Here, she shares the funny and highly practical lessons she learned both as a parent and an educator, while offering strategies for teaching a child to be self-reliant in this world.
Cedarville Public Library: Adult Non-Fiction- 649 ROC
Ten Days in the Hills by Jane Smiley. This glorious new novel from the Pulitzer Prize winner is a big, smart, bawdy tale of love and war, sex and politics, friendship and betrayal--and the allure of the movies.
Cedarville and Mulberry Public Libraries: Adult Fiction - SMILEY
Ten Stinky Babies by Ellen Olson-Brown. A stinky baby countdown goes from ten to zero as one-by-one, ten toddlers get their diapers changed and settle down for a nap during their stay at daycare.
Mulberry and Van Buren Public Libraries: Easy Collection- E OLSON-BROWN
My Fat Dog: Ten Simple Steps to Help Your Pet Lose Weight for a Long and Happy Life by Martha Garvey. Featuring real-life dog weight loss stories, tests to rule out serious health problems, tips from top veterinarians, and a special section on multi-pet households, "My Fat Dog" offers creative and entertaining ideas to help your pet lose weight and live healthy.
Van Buren Public Library: Adult Non-Fiction- 636.7 GAR
Ten Little New Yorkers: A Novel by Kinky Friedman. Greenwich Village is the setting for Ten Little New Yorkers, a tale of murder and mayhem as only Friedman can warble it and featuring his usual suspects, including Ratso - Dr. Watson to Kinky's singular Sherlock Holmes. As the clues and bodies pile up and the cops strongarm Kinky as their man, he has to jump through hoops to find the real killer, all the while maintaining his outrage and, of course, his innocence.
Alma, Mulberry and Van Buren Public Libraries: Adult Fiction- FRIEDMAN
Spanish in 10 Minutes a Day by Kristine Kershul. This book/CD-ROM combo is a complete, and fun, hands-on language learning experience, teaching you everything you'll need for your travels abroad.
Mountainburg Public Library: Adult Non-Fiction- 468.342 KER
Rachel Ray's Book of 10: More than 300 Recipes to Cook Every Day by Rachel Ray
Mulberry Public Library: Adult Non-Fiction- 641.5 RAY
The Ten-Year Nap by Meg Wolitzer. From the bestselling author of "The Wife" and "The Position" comes a feverishly smart novel about female ambition, money, class, motherhood, and marriage--and what happens in one community when a group of educated women chooses not to work.
Alma Public Library: Adult Fiction- WOLITZER
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School starts back up next week for area schools. Whether you are a parent or a child, get back in the swing of things by checking out these books with school in the title. As always, feel free to place a hold on titles online, through email, or by calling or coming into your local library. Van Buren Public Library - Juvenile Non-Fiction - J 577.5 ROS Mulberry Public Library - Juvenile Fiction - J BARSHAW Van Buren Public Library - Easy Collection - E PETTY Alma Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction - 818 WIL Cedarville and Van Buren Public Libraries - Easy Collection - E BUNTING Van Buren Public Library - Juvenile Fiction - J LOOK Alma and Van Buren Public Libraries - Adult Non-Fiction - 371.822 MOR Also Available as a downloadable audio book on Overdrive. Blecch! Icky, Sticky, Gross stuff in Your School by Pam Rosenberg.
Ellie McDoodle: New Kid in School by Ruth Barshaw. Ellie writes and doodles in a journal of her family's move to a new home and her struggle to make friends, which gets a lot easier as she leads a nonviolent protest about long lunch lines at school.
Gus Goes to School by Kate Petty. The week before Gus starts school, he practices with his toys, studying clouds, reading books, and cooking mud pies.
Tales from the Teacher's Lounge: What I Learned in School the Second Time Around--One Man's Irreverent Look at Being a Teacher by Robert Wilder.
Walking to School by Eve Bunting. When the path to eight-year-old Allison's Catholic school goes through hostile Protestant territory in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Allison finds she is not alone in her loathing of the situation.
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things by Lenore Look. A young boy in Concord, Massachusetts, who loves superheroes and comes from a long line of brave Chinese farmer-warriors, wants to make friends, but first he must overcome his fear of everything.
Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace--One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson. Traces how the author, having been rescued and resuscitated by Himalayan villagers after a failed attempt to climb K2, worked to build schools that would benefit the young girls who were forbidden an education by Taliban restrictions.
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Bargains Galore on 64 is coming up, August 13-15th. You can prepare for the miles long yard sale by reading some of the books below. We have antique guides on a variety of subjects so if you collect a certain item call or come by to see if we have a book for you! As always, feel free to place a hold on titles online, through email, or by calling or coming into your local library.
And don't forget to stop by the libraries' book sale during Bargains Galore on 64. We will be in our "usual" spot, under the shade trees in Dyer. We will have tables of donated and discarded library items for sale, including children's books, audio books, fiction, non-fiction and more!
Fishing Lure Collectibles: An Encyclopedia of the Early Years, 1840 to 1940 by Dudley Murphy and Rick Edmisten.
Mulberry and Van Buren Public Libraries - Adult Non-Fiction - 688.7 MUR
Collecting Costume Jewelry 202: The Basics of Dating Jewelry, 1935-1980: Identification and Value Guide by Julia C. Carroll.
Mountainburg Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction - 745.59 CAR
How to Recognize and Refresh Antiques for Pleasure and Profit by Bob Brooke.
Van Buren Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction - 745.102 BRO
Hot Kitchen and Home Collectibles of the 30's, 40's and 50's: Identification and Values by C. Dianne Zweig.
Van Buren Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction - 708 ZWE
Official Hake's Price Guide to Character Toys by Ted Hake.
Cedarville Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction - 688.72 HAK
Garage Sale America by Bruce Littlefield.
Mulberry Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction - 381 LIT
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Poolscaping: Gardening and Landscaping Around Your Swimming Pool and Spa by Catriona Erler. Poolscaping is a one-of-a-kind handbook that overflows with inspiring ideas and practical advice on how to landscape around your swimming pool and create your own private resort.
Van Buren Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction - 712 ERL
The Deep by Tim Winton. Alice overcomes her fear of deep water when playful dolphins visit her family's beach.
Mulberry Public Library - Easy Read - E WINTON
The Girl Who Stopped Swimming by Joshilyn Jackson. Laurel Gray Hawthorne needs to make things pretty, whether she's helping her mother make sure the family skeleton stays in the closet or turning scraps of fabric into nationally acclaimed art quilts. While Laurel's life seems neatly on track, everything she holds dear is suddenly thrown into question.
Mulberry and Van Buren Public Libraries - Adult Fiction - F JACKSON
Mountainburg Public Library - Adult Large Print Fiction - JACKSON
Swimming with the Whales by Ella Ellis. When it is proposed that he attend school in the United States, a fourteen-year-old boy struggles with his parents' dissolving marriage and his desire to remain near the whales that annually migrate to the waters near his Patagonian home.
Alma Public Library - Young Adult Fiction - YA ELLIS
Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer by Lynne Cox. This sports memoir is the acclaimed life story of long-distance swimmer Lynne Cox, a woman whose drive and determination inspire everyone she touches.
Cedarville and Van Buren Public Libraries - Adult Non-Fiction - 92 COX
Learn to Swim: Step-by-Step Water Confidence and Safety Skills for Babies and Young Children by Rob and Kathy McKay. Learn to Swim guides parents of babies and children from ages 6 months to 4 years, through progressive, baby-friendly lessons that not only build confidence and help control sleeping problems and tantrums, but are proven to stimulate intelligence and concentration, increase emotional and physical development and boost immunities.
Van Buren Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction - 797.210
Froggy Learns to Swim by Jonathan London. Froggy is afraid of the water until his mother, along with his flippers, snorkle, and mask, help him learn to swim.
Alma, Cedarville, and Mountainburg Public Libraries - Easy Read - E LONDON
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The Fourth of July will soon be here and with that comes fireworks, grilling out, flags, and other outdoor fun. Celebrate our Independence from Great Britain by reading one of these great books! As always, feel free to place a hold on titles online, through email, or by calling or coming into your local library.
Apple Pie 4th of July by Janet Wong. A Chinese American child fears that the food her parents are preparing to sell on the Fourth of July will not be eaten.
Mulberry and Van Buren Public Libraries - Easy Read - E WONG
Doodle Dandy!: The Complete Book of Independence Day Words by Lynda Graham-Barber. Defines or explains various words commonly associated with Independence Day, such as "barbecue," "fireworks," and "liberty," and gives their origin or historical background.
Alma Public Library - Juvenile Non-Fiction - J 394.2 GRA
Happy Birthday America by Mary Pope Osborne. The whole family joins in a lively small-town celebration of Independence Day, including a parade, a picnic, music, and fireworks
Alma Public Library - Easy Read - E OSBORNE
Cedarville Public Library - Easy Audio Cassette - E OSBORNE
Hats Off for the Fourth of July! by Harriet Ziefert. Spectators wait to see what will come next as the watch the town's Fourth of July parade.
Van Buren Public Library - Easy Read - E Z
Sweet Liberty: Freedom and Love Reign at Four Historical Fourth of July Celebrations by Paige Winship Dooly.
Cedarville Public Library - Fiction - SWEET
Mountainburg Public Library - Fiction - DOOLY
Video Resources on the Constitution.
Alma and Mulberry Public Libraries - DVD - 342.7302 VID
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Cheri by Colette. Set in the luxurious demi-monde of pre-First World War Paris, Chéri is the story of the love affair between the beautiful Léa and Chéri, the son of her old colleague and rival, Mme Oeloux. This movie stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Kathy Bates. Will be a limited release film in theaters June 26th.
Public Enemies: America's Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI 1933-34. by Bryan Burrough. This true crime history appropriately balances violent shootouts and schemes for daring prison breaks with a detailed account of how the slew of robberies and headlines helped an ambitious federal bureaucrat named J. Edgar Hoover transform a small agency into the FBI we know today. This movie stars Johnny Depp and Christian Bale. Will be in theaters July 1st.
Van Buren and Mountainburg Public Libraries - On Order
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling. Sixth-year Hogwarts student Harry Potter gains valuable insights into the boy Voldemort once was, even as his own world is transformed by maturing friendships, schoolwork assistance from an unexpected source, and devastating losses. This movie stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson. Will be in theaters July 15th.
Cedarville, Mountainburg, Mulberry and Van Buren Public Libraries - Juvenile Fiction - J ROWLING
Alma, and Van Buren Public Libraries - Young Adult Fiction - YA ROWLING
Alma and Mountainburg Public Libraries - Audio Cassette - ROWLING
Mulberry and Van Buren Public Libraries- Compact Disc - ROWLING
Van Buren Public Library - Adult Spanish - ROWLING
Taking Woodstock by Elliott Tiber. A man working at his parents' motel in the Catskills inadvertently sets in motion the generation-defining concert in the summer of 1969. This movie stars Demetri Martin and Kevin Chamberlin. Will be a limited release film in theaters August 14th.
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And the Dying is Easy: All-New Tales of Summertime Suspense. Edited by Joseph Pittman and Annette Riffle. Introduction / Joseph Pittman & Annette Riffle -- Salt on the rim / by Jeff Abbott -- A case of feline psychopathology / by Lydia Adamson -- Let sleeping dogs lie / by Ann Campbell -- The chocolate kidnapping clue / by JoAnna Carl -- Never neck at Niagara / by Edie Claire -- Unreasonable doubt / by Max Allan Collins -- Murder can hurt your ears / by Selma Eichler -- Journey's end / by Hazel Holt -- The body in the bay / by Peter King -- The jungle / by John Lantigua -- The Loch Ness mystery / by Sam McCarver -- Porridge and Bess / by Tamar Myers -- Missing, presumed... / by Dana Stabenow -- Call it dead time / by Andy Straka -- Not a monster of a chance / by Denise Swanson -- Corpse on a holy day / by Peter Tremayne -- Lightning strikes twice / by Judith Van Gieson -- Under the big black sun / by k.j.a. Wishnia -- Serve and volley / by Matt Witten -- Sweet rewards / by Wayne Worcester.
Alma Public Library - Adult Fiction - F AND
The Divine Hours: Prayers for Summertime. Compiled by Phyllis Tickle.
Alma and Van Buren Public Libraries - Adult Non-Fiction -264 TIC (Alma) and 264 DIV (Van Buren)
Summertime Treats: Recipes and Crafts for the Whole Family. by Sara Perry.
Mulberry and Van Buren Public Libraries - Adult Non-Fiction -641.5 PERRY
Summertime: Lets Look at the Seasons by Ann Schweniger.
Van Buren Public Library - Juevenile Fiction - J SCHWENIGER
Summertime in the Big Woods: Adapated from the Little House Books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. A little girl and her pioneer family spend a summer in the Big Woods of Wisconsin.
Alma and Mulberry Public Libraries - Easy Collection - E SUMMERTIME (Alma) and E WILDER (Mulberry)
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In continuing with our Summer Reading Theme: Be Creative, here is a list of books with the word "create" or "make" in the title. As always, feel free to place a hold on titles online, through email, or by calling or coming into your local library.
Animals make us human: creating the best life for animals by Temple Grandin and Ceatherine Johnson. From renowned scientist and animal welfare advocate Temple Grandin, this groundbreaking book is a clarion call to awareness of the inner lives of humankind's far-too-often mistreated and neglected companions. Based on research spanning over 30 years, these stunning insights into the very real emotions and thoughts of animals are sure to be a source of fascination and inspiration.
Van Buren Public Library - Non-Fiction Audio Book - 636.08 GRA
Real women scrap: create the life and layouts you've always wanted by Tasra Dawson.
Alma Public Library - Non-Fiction - 745.593 DAW
Love, magic and mudpies: raising your kids to feel loved, be kind and make a difference. by Bernie Siegel. From Dr. Siegel's experience as a father of five, grandfather of eight, pediatric surgeon, counselor to those with life-threatening illnesses, and as a Chosen Dad for the suicidal and abused children he has met, he knows that childhood has a profound effect on lifelong health. He's seen that what we learn in our earliest years has a direct effect on self-esteem, behavior, and choices. In this audiobook, he shares with the listener the gems he has garnered from his medial practice and family life. Parents are the co-creators of life and their children are the finest raw material they will ever have to work with.
*This is a digital audio book and is available for download through NetLibrary using your library card. Go to our www.crawfordcountylib.org, select "Online Resources", "Online Databases", NetLibrary. Or perform a search on our online catalog for this title and follow the link to NetLibrary in the book's "electronic resource" description.
The digital photography book: the step-by-step secrets for how to make your photos look like the pros! by Scott Kelby.
Mulberry Public Library - Non-Fiction - 775 KEL
How to make money on foreclosures answer book: practical answers to the more than 125 questions on investing in foreclosure property by Denise L. Evans. Foreclosure basics -- Deciding to invest in foreclosures -- Establish your goals -- Finding appropriate properties -- Understanding the parties and their motivations -- Ready, set, buy! -- Financing your purchase -- What you should know about taxes -- Bankruptcy and foreclosure -- The former owner.
Van Buren Public Library - Non-Fiction - 332.63 EVA
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You still have a few days to enjoy a holiday read before the big day. Between batches of cookies, put up your feet, cover up with a blanket and get cozy with a good book. Here are some fairly new ones available for the holidays.
Blue Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews
Alma, Mulberry and Van Buren Public Libraries - Adult Fiction ANDREWS
An Irish Country Christmas by Patrick Taylor
Van Buren Public Library - Adult Fiction - TAYLOR
The Aluminum Christmas Tree: A Novel by Thomas Davis
Van Buren Public Library - Adult Fiction - DAVIS
A Christmas Grace by Anne Perry
Alma, Cedarville, Mountainburg, Mulberry and Van Buren Public Libraries - Adult Fiction - PERRY
The Christmas Pearl by Dorothea Benton Frank
Alma, Mulberry and Van Buren Public Libraries - Adult Fiction - FRANK
Christmas Duty: Four Stories of Love in the Armed Forces
Van Buren Public Library - Adult Fiction - CHRISTMAS
Call or come by the Library to check out these great items. For your convienence, you can place holds online. We can also transfer an item to your "home" library.
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Over the next several weeks, I will blog about different Holiday books we have available. This week is focused on decorating and getting ready for the holidays. Next week, will be seasonal fiction. And the week of Christmas, the list will be on Holiday recipe books. Enjoy!
White Christmas: Decorating and Entertaining for the Holiday Season by Tricia Foley.
Alma Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction 747 FOL
Quick and Easy Christmas Crafts: Volume II: 164 Projects for Gifts, Ornaments, and Holiday Decorating
Van Buren Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction 745.5941 QUI
Decorating for Christmas: 136 Ideas to Make the Holiday Special
Mountainburg Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction 745.594 DECO
Decorating for the Holidays
Alma and Cedarville Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction 745.594 DEC
Christmas Comfort & Joy: 501 Crafts, Decorating, and Food Ideas to Make Your Holiday Unforgettable
Alma Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction 745.594 CHR
Making Origami Christmas Decorations Step by Step by Michael LaFosse
Mulberry Public Library - Juvenile Non-Fiction J 736 LAF
Move Over Santa, Ruby's Doin' Christmas! by Ruby Ann Boxcar
Van Buren Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction 641.568 BOX
The Ultimate Southern Living Christmas Book
Alma and Mulberry Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction 745.594 ULT
Call or come by the Library to check out these great items. For your convienence, you can place holds online. We can also transfer an item to your "home" library.
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Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks. After her husband leaves her for a younger woman, forty-five-year-old Adrienne Willis reconsiders her entire life, until a trip to Rodanthe in North Carolina's outer banks leads to an encounter with successful surgeon Paul Flanner. This movie stars Richard Gere and Diane Lane. Will be in theaters September 26th.
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan. High school student Nick O'Leary, member of a rock band, meets college-bound Norah Silverberg and asks her to be his girlfriend for five minutes in order to avoid his ex-sweetheart. This movie stars Kat Dennings and Michael Cera. Will be in theaters October 3rd.
Van Buren Public Library - YA COHN
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Random Word: Bug
In continuing with our Summer Reading Theme: Catch the Reading Bug here is a list of books with the word "bug" in the title. As always, feel free to place a hold on titles online, through email, or by calling or coming into your local library.
101 Bug Jokes by Lisa Eisenberg and Katy Hall
Alma Public Library- Juvenile Non-Fiction- J 818.54 EIS
Because a Little Bug Went Ka-Choo! by Rosetta Stone
Alma, Mulberry and Van Buren Public Libraries - Easy Collection - E STONE
Starting with Nature Bug Book by Pamela Hickman
Alma and Cedarville Public Libraries - Juvenile Non-Fiction - J 595.7 HIC
The Bug in the Martini Olive: And Other True Cases from the Files of Hal Lipset, Private Eye by Patricia Holt
Cedarville Public Library - Non-Fiction - 363.89 HOL
The Fire Bug Connection: An Ecological Mystery by Jean Craighead George
Alma and Mountainburg Public Libraries - Juvenile Fiction - J GEORGE
The Gardner's Bug Book by Cynthia Westcott
Van Buren Public Library - Non-Fiction - 632.7 WES
The Bug in Teacher's Coffee and Other School Poems by Kalli Dakos
Mulberry Public Library - Juvenile Non-Fiction - J 811.54 DAKOS
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With the weather getting warm it makes me think of playing games outside or really just games in general. Listed below is a variety of books on games; old games, new games, games for all ages. Now go outside and play!
You can always place a hold on any item by calling your library, emailing us, or placing a hold online.
Backyard Games by Nikki Schultz
Alma Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction 796 SCH
Sidewalk Games Around the World by Arlene Erlbach
Van Buren Public Library - Juvenile Non-Fiction J796.1 ERL
Games From Long Ago by Bobbie Kalman and David Schimpky
Alma and Mulberry Public Library - Juvenile Non-Fiction J790.1 KAL
Fun and Games for Family Gatherings: With a Focus on Reunions by Adrienne Anderson
Van Buren Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction 790.1 AND
American Indian Games by Jay Miller
Cedarville Public Library - Juvenile Non-Fiction J394 MIL
Great Big Book of Children's Games: Over 450 Indoor and Outdoor Games for Kids by Debra Wise
Van Buren Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction 790.1 WIS
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21 based on the book Bringing Down the House: the Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions by Ben Mezrich . When M.I.T. sutdent Kevin Lewis meets classmates Jason Fisher and Andre Martinez, he is intrigued. Although neither seems to have any real responsibilities, they always have plenty of cash. One evening, they tell Kevin why. Using card-tracking calculations, they have devised a way to beat blackjack. Once he learns the system, Kevin joins Jason and Andre at the casinos. There to the growing dismay of gambling kingpins, they make a fortune--all perfectly legal. This movie stars Jim Sturgess and Kevin Spacey.
Alma Public Library - Audio Cassette - 92 MEZRICH
Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss. A city of Whos on a speck of dust are threatened with destruction until the smallest Who of all helps convince Horton's friends that Whos really exist. This movie stars the voices of Jim Carrey and Steve Carell.
Alma, Cedarville, Mountainburg, Mulberry and Van Buren Public Libraries - E SEUSS
Nim's Island by Wendy Orr. Nim loves her island home and the animals she shares it with even while her scientist father is away doing research, but trouble is on the way and a new e-mail friend could be the only one who can help. This movie stars Abigail Breslin, Jodie Foster and Gerard Butler.
Alma Public Library - Juvenile Fiction - J ORR
The Ruins by Scott Smith. In Cancún, Mexico, for a peaceful vacation, a group of tourists sets off in search of one of their group who disappeared during an excursion to some nearby Mayan ruins, only to come face to face with an insidious evil that threatens their lives. This movie starts Jonathan Tucker and Jena Malone.
Alma, Mulberry and Van Buren Public Libraries - Adult Fiction - SMITH
Van Buren Public Library - Paperbacks - SMITH
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Fugitive Pieces by Anne Michaels. A child escapes from Poland during World War II and first heads to Greece before coming of age in Canada. This movie stars Stephen Dillane and Rosamund Pike.
Van Buren Public Library - Adult Fiction - MICHAELS
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Here is a list of Irish books on topics such as history, genealogy, cookbooks, etc. You can always place a hold on any item by calling your library, emailing us, or placing a hold online.
The Book of Irish Families, Great and Small by Michael O'Laughlin
Van Buren Public Library - Arkansas Room - ARK 929.4 OLA
A Gazetteer of British, Scottish and Irish Ghosts by Peter Underwood
Van Buren Public Library - 133.1 UND
How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role From the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe by Thomas Cahill
Alma, Mulberry and Van Buren Public Library - 940.501 CAH
The Irish Brigade by Paul Jones
Van Buren Public Library - 973.74 JON
The Little Irish Baking Book by Ruth Isabel Ross
Mulberry Public Library - 641.7 ROSS
My Father's Gun: One Family, Three Badges, One Hundred Years in the NYPD by Brian McDonald
Van Buren Public Library - 363.2 MCD
American B.C. : Ancient Settlers in the New World by Barry Fell
Mountainburg Public Library - 970.01 FELL
The Book of Blarney - Anthony Butler
Van Buren Public Library - 827 BUT
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Jumper by Steven Gould. A genetic anomaly allows a young man to teleport himself anywhere. He discovers that this fight has existed for centuries and finds himself in a war that has been raging for thousands of years between "Jumpers" and those who have sworn to kill them. This movie will be in theaters starting February 14th and stars Hayden Christensen and Samuel L. Jackson.
Van Buren Public Library – Adult Fiction GOULD
The Spiderwick Chronicles Series by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black
Peculiar things start to happen the moment the Grace family leave New York and move into the secluded old house owned by their great, great uncle. This movie will be in theaters starting February 15th and stars Freddie Highmore and Mary-Louise Parker.
There are various books in the series and they are all at multiple libraries. Look under - Juvenile Fiction - J DITERLIZZI
The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory. When Mary Boleyn comes to court as an innocent girl of fourteen, she catches the eye of Henry VIII. Dazzled by the king, Mary falls in love with both her golden prince and her growing role as unofficial queen. However, she soon realizes just how much she is a pawn in her family's ambitious plots as the king's interest begins to wane and she is forced to step aside for her best friend and rival: her sister, Anne. Then Mary knows that she must defy her family and her king, and take her fate into her own hands.The movie will be in theaters starting February 29th and stars Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson.
Alma, Mulberry, and Van Buren Public Libraries - Adult Fiction - GREGORY
Van Buren Public Library - Adult Large Print Fiction - GREGORY
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Atonement by Ian McEwan . Briony, a fledging writer, is a girl with a vivid imagination. Through a series of catastrophic misunderstandings, she accuses Robbie Turner, the housekeeper's son and lover of her sister Cecilia, of a crime he did not commit. The accusation destroys Robbie and Cecilia's newfound love and dramatically alters the course of all their lives. This movie stars Keira Knightley and James McAvoy.
Alma, Cedarville, Mulberry and Van Buren Public Libraries - Adult Fiction - MCEWAN
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson. Robert Neville is a briliant scientist, but even he could not contain the terrible virus that was unstoppable, incurable and man-made. Somehow immune, Neville is now the last human survivor in what is left of New York City and maybe the world. This movie stars Will Smith.
Alma Public Library - Adult Fiction -MATHESON
Van Buren Public Library - Young Adult Fiction - MATHESON
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Here is a list of holiday fiction to put you in the spirit. As always, feel free to place a hold on titles online, through email, or by calling or coming into your local library.
All Through the Night: A Troubleshooter Christmas by Suzanne Brockmann
Alma, Mulberry and Van Buren Public Library - F BROCKMANN
Kissing Christmas Goodbye: An Agatha Raisin Mystery by M.C. Beaton
Alma, Cedarville, Mountainburg, Mulberry, and Van Buren Public Library -F BEATON
Christmas Lights by Christine Pisera Naman
Alma and Van Buren Public Library - F NAMAN
A Christmas Beginning: A Novel by Anne Perry
Alma, Cedarville, Mountainburg, Mulberry and Van Buren Public Library- F PERRY
Little Ellie Claus by James Manos, Jr.
Alma Public Library - F MANOS
A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg
Alma, Mulberry and Van Buren Public Library - F FLAGG
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"Well, all I know is what I read in the papers" Will Rogers, New York Times, Sept.30, 1923
"I never yet met a man that I didn't like" Will Rogers, Saturday Evening Post, Nov. 6, 1926
Will Rogers, a Cherokee humorist, cowboy and actor was born on November 4th, 1879. Here are some books by and about Will Rogers that are available through the Crawford County Library System.
The Illiterate Digest by Will Rogers.
VAN BUREN - 817 ROG
Never Met a Man I Didn't Like: The Life and Writings of Will Rogers by Joseph Carter.
ALMA - 92 ROGERS and MOUNTAINBURG- 792.7 CARTER
Will Rogers: Oklahoma's Gift to America by C.W. "Dub" West
VAN BUREN - 92 ROGERS
Will Rogers: Reflections and Observations compiled and edited by Bryan B. Sterling and Frances N. Sterling
CEDARVILLE - Large Print 814 ROG
Will Rogers' America by Will Rogers
VAN BUREN - Audio Cassette 791.44 ROG
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The trees are starting to turn, which means autumn has definitely arrived. Here are some books with Fall themes.
Autumn Leaves & Winter Berries in Arkansas by Carl G. Hunter. A pictorial identification guide to autumn leaves, plants and berries.
ALMA and VAN BUREN - 582.1 HUN
Mary Engelbreit's Autumn Craft Book by Mary Engelbreit. Holiday decoration and Cooking.
ALMA, CEDARVILLE, MULBERRY and VAN BUREN - 745.594 ENG
Sketching Outdoors in Autumn by Jim Arnosky.
ALMA - 743.83 ARN
Autumn Leaves by Ken Robbins. Examines the characteristics of different types of leaves and explains how and why they change colors in the autumn.
ALMA, MULBERRY and VAN BUREN - J 581.4 ROB
Celebrate Autumn: Crisp, Apple-Red Days and Cozy Nights. This is a cookbook.
ALMA - 641.5 GOO
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Summer is all about action and adventure, at least that's how it looks when you notice the summer blockbuster movies that abound. Action can be just as exciting in book form. Alexandre Dumas, a French novelist who was born on July 24, 1802, wrote several great adventure novels. Here are his works that are available through the Crawford County Library System.
The Count of Monte Cristo - Based on a true story that deals with the themes of justice, vengeance, mercy, and forgiveness.
Van Buren Public Library - Fiction DUMAS, YA DUMAS
Alma Public Library - J YAMAMOTO (this is an adapated version) and on video cassette - Juvenile Video COUNT
Mountainburg and Mulberry Public Libraries - Video Cassette COUNT
The Man in the Iron Mask - Deals with the transformation of Louis XIV from a weak boy king dominated by his ministers and mother to the Sun King in absolute control of the French state.
Alma and Van Buren Public Libraries - Fiction DUMAS
On Videocassette starring Leonardo DiCaprio - Van Buren Public Library - MAN
The Three Musketeers - Recounts the adventures of a young man named d'Artagnan after he leaves home to become a musketeer. D'Artagnan is not one of the musketeers of the title; those are his friends Athos, Porthos, and Aramis - inseparable men who chant the motto "One for all, and all for one".
Alma and Van Buren Public Libraries- YA DUMAS
Van Buren, Cedarville, and Mulberry Public Libraries - Fiction DUMAS
Mountainburg Public Library - Audio Cassette DUMAS, ALEXANDRE
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