Library News

The official start of Summer is tomorrow, June 21st and that means more people have time for recreational reading, whether it's on a beach, traveling on an airplane or just relaxing at home. Of course, it goes without saying that the most predicted hottest book of the summer, for adults and kids alike, is J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows which will be released on July 21st. Newspapers, magazines, and websites are listing their top reads for this summer. Here are a few of these  lists to keep you busy before and after Harry Potter. Enjoy!

NPR's Critic's Lists - Summer '07

USA Today's 2007 Summer Books

Publishers Weekly Hot Books for Summer

New York Times Book Critic, Janet Maslin's Hot Summer Books

Teenreads.com Coming Soon!

And remember that you can always place holds online, at the library, or by phone. If you can't find what you're looking for, just ask! We will do our best to find what you want!

The Van Buren Public Library  will be closed on Sunday, June 17th  in observance of Father's Day.  

  Random Word: Mystery

In continuing with our Summer Reading Theme: Get a Clue, here is a list of books with the word "mystery" 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.

Antiques Roadkill: A Trash 'n' Treasures Mystery by Barbara Allan

Van Buren Public Library - Fiction ALLAN

The Chocolate Bridal Bash: A Chocoholic Mystery by Joanna Carl

Mulberry Public Library - Fiction CARL

Kill Me Tender: A Murder Mystery Featuring the Singing Sleuth Elvis Presley by Daniel Klein

Alma Public Library - Paperbacks KLEIN

Sal Mineo: His Life, Murder and Mystery by H. Paul Jeffers

Cedarville Public Library - Large Print Non-Fiction 92 MINEO

Who Left That Body in the Rain? A Thoroughly Southern Mystery by Patricia Sprinkle

Mountainburg Public Library - Large Print Fiction SPRINKLE