Author: Flieger, Verlyn, 1933- author.
Published: 2002
Call Number: 823.912
Format: Books
Summary: "J. R. R. Tolkien is perhaps best known for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, but it is in The Silmarillion that the true depth of Tolkien's Middle-earth can be understood. The Silmarillion was written before, during, and after Tolkien wrote The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. A collection of stories, it provides information alluded to in Tolkien's better known works and, in doing so, turns The Lord of the Rings into much more than a sequel to The Hobbit, making it instead a continuation of the mythology of Middle-earth. Verlyn Flieger's expanded and updated edition of Splintered Light, a classic study of Tolkien's fiction first published in 1983, examines The Silmarillion and The Lord of the Rings in light of Owen Barfield's linguistic theory of the fragmentation of meaning. Flieger demonstrates Tolkien's use of Barfield's concept throughout the fiction, showing how his central image of primary light splintered and refracted acts as a metaphor for the languages, peoples, and history of Middle-earth."
Author: Ernaux, Annie, 1940- author. Leslie, Tanya, translator.
Published: 1999 1998
Call Number: B ERNAUX
Format: Books
Summary: "'My father tried to kill my mother one Sunday in June, in the early afternoon,' begins Shame, the probing story of the twelve-year-old girl who will become the author herself, and the single traumatic memory that will echo and resonate throughout her life. With the emotionally rich voice of great fiction and the diamond-sharp analytical eye of a scientist, Annie Ernaux provides a powerful reflection on experience and the power of violent memory to endure through time, to determine the course of a life"--Back cover.
Author: Murakami, Haruki, 1949-
Published: 1994 1993
Call Number: F MURAKAMI
Format: Books
Summary: In the tales that make up The Elephant Vanishes, the imaginative genius that has made Haruki Murakami an international superstar is on full display. In these stories, a man sees his favorite elephant vanish into thin air; a newlywed couple suffers attacks of hunger that drive them to hold up a McDonald's in the middle of the night; and a young woman discovers that she has become irresistible to a little green monster who burrows up through her backyard. By turns haunting and hilarious, in The Elephant Vanishes Murakami crosses the border between separate realities--and comes back bearing remarkable treasures.
Author: Rice, Anne, 1941-2021, author.
Published: 1985
Call Number: F RICE
Format: Books
Summary: Once an aristocrat in the heady days of pre-revolutionary France, now Lestat is a rockstar in the demonic, shimmering 1980s. He rushes through the centuries in search of others like him, seeking answers to the mystery of his terrifying existence. His story, the second volume in Anne Rice's best-selling Vampire Chronicles, is mesmerizing, passionate, and thrilling -- Amazon.
Open to ages 6-36 months. Registration required. Enjoy stories, rhymes & songs designed to develop early literacy skills with your little one. Guardians must remain present.
Open to all ages. Registration required. Stories, songs, and fun! This storytime will feature stories in English and Spanish and is for the whole family. We ask that guardians remain present during the event. Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
¡Cuentos,
canciones y diversión! Esta hora de cuentos contará con libros y canciones en
inglés y español y es para toda la familia.
Open to adults. Registration required. Contact the library to schedule an appointment. Learn how to search the Internet, navigate email accounts and social media, and how to use programs such as Microsoft Word. Have a special need? Please ask, A mask is recommended for this program as it involves one-on-one instruction with a staff member on the computer. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Open
to all ages. Registration required. It's Game night! Join us in some board game fun
for the evening. Don't miss this exciting event that the whole family can enjoy together.Board games are provided.
Children 9 and younger must be
accompanied by an adult.
Open to adults. Registration required. Join our book club, where good conversation is always enjoyed.
Call the library for more information and to find out each month's book title.
Face masks are optional, however, social distancing guidelines are still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Open to adults. Registration required. Join us as we make a wonderful winter garland from wooden beads. All materials are provided. Face masks are optional, but social distancing remains in effect. All programs are subject to changes or cancellation.
For all ages. Registration required. Feed our feathery friends this Winter with homemade birdfeeders. All materials are provided. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Open to adults. Registration required. Participate in various crafts from jewelry making, to DIY decorations for your house.All supplies provided. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open to adults. Appointment required; please contact the library to schedule. One-on-one computer basics. Learn to use email, navigate the internet, format a resume, use social media, Microsoft Word, and Excel. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Open to adults. Registration required. Each appointment will be one
hour. Mouse & keyboarding skills required. Topics include: set up
an email account, create a resume, basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
Power Point), connect to Social Media (Facebook, Messenger, Zoom). Let
us help you with one-on-one attention. Face masks are optional.
Open to adults. Registration required. Are you a social butterfly who enjoys the arts and crafts?
Each week we'll share theme-inspired coloring pages, puzzles, paintings and simple crafts, great for keeping your brain and motor skills alert.
Supplies provided.
Open to ages 12-36 months. Registration required. Each week will feature a different toddler-friendly theme and exciting stories. We ask that guardians remain present during the activity. Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Open to adults. Appointment required. Learn computer basics checking emails, social media, and other needed computer skills for the digital age. A mask is recommended for this program as it involves one-on-one instruction with a staff member on the computer. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open to all ages. Registration required. Songs, stories, and oh so much fun! We ask that guardians please remain present with children age 9 and under during the event. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Open to ages 1 1/2 - 5 and their caregivers. Registration required.Children
and their grownups will be ready for the day after this late morning
story hour filled with great books, songs, and play.Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect.We ask that guardians please remain present with children
during the event. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Open to children ages 5 - 13, siblings are welcome. Registration required. LEGO club encourages children to learn while having fun!
Creativity, problem solving, and teamwork are some of the skills that
"playing" with LEGOs can teach children. Join us every Thursday to complete a LEGO challenge.
All LEGOs will be provided. Snacks will be provided.Guardians must remain with children age 9 and under.
All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
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