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AUGUST 27, 2007
Return of a classic
     They were showing The Lord of the Rings trilogy of films on TNT this past weekend and it reminded me of the great experience of reading this classic for the first time. I was so wrapped up in Middle Earth and the adventures of Frodo and his friends that when I had finished the third book, I immediately started with the first book over again!  Haven't read it? Borrow it here at the library and join the ranks of Tolkien fans all over the world.

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Category: Classic Fiction

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AUGUST 20, 2007
Just finished reading...
       The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel by Michael Chabon. Do you like Dashiell Hammett or those hard-nosed P.I.'s of film noir? Then you just might enjoy this book. Chabon introduces us to Meyer Landsman, a tough, hard-drinking Jewish policeman in Sitka, Alaska, who finds himself in the middle of a murder case with international implications. And just how did the Jews get to Alaska anyway?  An inventive plot with lots of fascinating characters make this detective story well worth a look. 

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Category: Current fiction

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AUGUST 14, 2007
New DVD's at the library

     The library has just received some great new children's DVD's to add to our collection. These include classics like Peter Pan, Cinderella, and The Secret Garden, as well as more contemporary favorites like Night at the Museum and Nanny McPhee. DVD's can be taken out for a two day loan period. 

  

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Category: New Materials

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AUGUST 8, 2007
From the Librarian
Check out our September featured author Mary Shelley, who wrote the all time Gothic classic, Frankenstein. Had it not been for a dark and stormy night, this book would not have been written. 

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Category: From the Librarian

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AUGUST 7, 2007
Shop at the Library
          We currently have for sale at the library some lovely beaded bookmarks. They make a great little gift for your favorite reader and the price is just $4! These bookmarks were made by two of our most loyal patrons, a boy named Thomas and his mother  Ann. We also still have a few items of Frackville Centennial Memorabilia-license plates, bumber stickers, and commemorative booklets-all at reasonable prices. These make great stocking stuffers for local history buffs. All proceeds on the items mentioned go to support the daily maintainance of the library. 

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Category: Local history

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AUGUST 2, 2007
Community happenings
       We received some information about a few events happening in Frackville in the near future, and I wanted to share it with our blog readers. On August 8, the town will be participating in the Tidy Town contest sponsored by the Six Towns of the Upper Schuylkill Region.  Judging will be on Lehigh from Spruce to Catawissa Streets and on Oak from Middle to Balliet Streets. Please help by removing any litter and weeds, and help your neighbors too! Also, on Labor Day, Frackville Downtown Revitalization will be holding a Classic Car Show. You can pick up an application at the library, and get info on how you can help with the event. Let's support our town in these efforts!  

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Category: Community events

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